www.rateourband.com
Get yourself heard and rated by people over the web. A good starting point to get some feedback.

www.welshunsigned.com
Check out other unsigned artists from around Wales.

www.alternativeswansea.com
A good guide to the alt/rock/indie scene in Swansea. Up to date events and gig listings, members chat room and forums. An excellent source and point of contact for the local rock scene.

www.teenspiritclub.com
Good site promoting gigs and events fro the under 18s. Submit a demo to the organiser for a chance to play at one of the fortnightly events in Swansea or Cardiff.

www.mxtabs.net
Fed up of playing air guitar? Pick up some tips and improve your skills with some help from this site.

www.communitymusicwales.org.uk
An organisation based in Wales that supports music from various scenes and at all levels. They run a non-profit-making record label, and have contact details of who to send demos to in your area. Check out the sort of acts they're supporting at the moment...

www.tunetown.org.uk
Swansea Songwriters Guild is a local community business created by and aimed at musicians. They run a number of events, workshops and gigs in the Swansea area. An excellent point of contact whether you are a musician, a music lover, a festival goer or interested in the community arts.

www.totalmusicwales.co.uk
A directory of record labels in Wales with a number in southwest area. Whether youre looking for management or a recording studio, get talking to the people who can point you in the right direction.

www.makingmusic.org.uk
A large organisation which provides support and offers awards nationally. A scheme for promoters of new music looks interesting.

www.themusicedge.com/moxie/gear/drums/index.shtml
A quick low-down on what to bang and what not to, in this essential guide to the world of the drum kit. Claw Hooks, batter head or bearing edge? Get familiar with the lingo used in the world of drums.

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