HOW DO I SUBMIT MUSIC TO FBi.radio?
Please submit your music to music@fbiradio.com
Submitting your music to radio properly is all about removing any barriers that could potentially hinder the right person from hearing your music. With that in mind, here’s a couple of simple, administrative things you can do to give your music the best chance of being heard, whether you’re submitting to fbi.radio or elsewhere.
Emails submitting music should include:
A clear subject heading, i.e. “Artist name – track OR album/EP name”A short bio, press pic and/or any upcoming gig detailsA link to stream your music (Soundcloud, Bandcamp, Spotify, etc.). This can be public or private, but should be a stream rather than a download.A link to a high quality download (320kbps mp3 or WAV). This can be a private link but should be available and free to download. Services such as Dropbox, Google Drive or WeTransfer (without an expiry) are perfect for this. If you are using Soundcloud, remember to enable downloads.
fbi.radio plays a combination of playlisted and unplaylisted shows, meaning that there are two ways you can submit your music for airplay:
GENERAL SERVICING:
To service your music for general playlisting, please submit to music@fbiradio.com with all of the above requirements. Music auditioning occurs each Wednesday, so in order to be considered for the following week’s playlisting please submit before midnight on Tuesday. All music needs to be serviced digitally.
DIRECT SERVICING:
If you are familiar with the fbi.radio program grid and you feel your music is appropriately suited to a particular specialist show, you may feel free to directly service those programs with everything you would also include in an email for general servicing. Presenter’s emails can be found at the bottom of their individual program pages, and you can find the full schedule here.
All music is auditioned on a Wednesday.
DO YOU ACCEPT CD SUBMISSIONS?
We no longer accept CD submissions. Please submit your music digitally via music@fbiradio.com
HOW WILL I KNOW IF YOU’VE RECEIVED MY MUSIC AND IF IT WILL BE PLAYED?
All music sent to the Music Director is listened to within 2-3 weeks. If we like what we hear and add your track to our playlist we will send you an email to let you know. You can search our website to see if you’ve received any spot play from presenters. Due to the number of releases serviced each week we can’t provide individual feedback for all music submitted.
CAN I TALK TO SOMEONE ABOUT MY MUSIC?
fbi.radio invites bands, musicians, labels, promoters and publicists into the offices in Alexandria on the first Monday of every month for the monthly fbi.radio Music Open Day. The Music Open Day is on from 3-6pm and you’re welcome to come in to discuss your latest projects, recordings, releases and gigs.
fbi.radio is at 44-54 Botany Road, Alexandria – on street level.
HOW DO I PREMIERE A TRACK ON FBi.RADIO?
Email music@fbiradio.com
Give plenty of notice – at least 1 week ahead of release
In your email please include:
A clear subject heading ie. premiere request: [ insert artist name]State whether you are requesting an on-air and online premiere or just on-aira short bio, press pic and/or any upcoming gig detailsa link to stream your music (Soundcloud, Bandcamp, Spotify etc.). This can be public or privatea link to a high quality download (320kbps mp3 or WAV). This can be a private link but should be free to download.
HOW DO I TEE UP AN INTERVIEW ON FBi.RADIO?
Email musicinterviews@fbiradio.com
Give plenty of notice – at least 1 week ahead of when you want the interview
In your email please include:
- A clear subject heading i.e. Interview request: [insert artist name]
- Your reason for wanting an interview ie. upcoming gig, ep release etc.
- A link to stream your music (Soundcloud, Bandcamp, Spotify etc.) this can be public or private
- A link to a high quality download (320kbps mp3 or WAV). This can be a private link but should be free to download.
HOW DO I GET A GIG IN THE FBi.RADIO GIG GUIDE (SOUNDCHECK)?
Email music@fbiradio.com AND gigs@fbiradio.com
Give plenty of notice – at least 1 week ahead of the event.
Our gig guide is written up on Mondays so get your info in before then
In your email please include:
A clear subject heading ie. Gig Guide submission: [insert artist/ event name]VenueTicket costOther artists playingFacebook event / ticket linkLink to stream / download your music if you think we don’t already have it
HOW DO I ARRANGE A GIVEAWAY OF TICKETS / MERCHANDISES?
Due to the overwhelming number of requests we receive, giveaways can only be done in two ways:
(1) off the back of an in-studio interview. You must let your fbi.radio contact know in advance if you are interested in doing a giveaway.
(2) As part of a promotional campaign. Under fbi.radio’s licence, we are restricted to broadcasting five minutes of promotional announcements per hour, and on-air giveaways are counted in that time. To book, contact the Partnerships and Sponsorship team on (02) 9030 6940, or email partnerships@fbiradio.com.
WHAT ELSE CAN I DO TO PROMOTE MY MUSIC?
fbi.radio offers bands & artists affordable on-air promotional campaigns. Our standard rates are based on 30-second on-air spots. Contact the Partnerships and Sponsorship team on (02) 9030 6940, or email partnerships@fbiradio.com.
YOU ALREADY PLAY MY TRACKS AND PROMOTE MY GIGS IN LISTINGS – WHY TAKE OUT A PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN?
fbi.radio is a not-for-profit station and we rely on promoters, venues, labels, bands and artists and brands buying on-air promotional campaigns in order to maintain the ongoing viability of the station, and to ensure that we’re here the next time you’d like us to plug your event. Our campaigns are effective and offer excellent value.
CAN I OFFER A DISCOUNT TO FBi.radio SUPPORTERS?
Get some additional promotion for your event by offering a discount for fbi.radio Supporters. We’ll list your dates, times, line-up info and a basic blurb (1-2 sentences) on the Support Us. You need to offer a reasonable discount – ideally at least 20% off. Email your info to partnerships@fbiradio.com.