Form · File upload

Music submission form template

For playlists, venues, labels and events that are tired of links scattered across inboxes. Artists upload the track and describe it the same way every time, released tracks add a streaming link, upcoming ones give a release date, and anyone asking for a live slot describes their setup.

15 questions~4 min to answer2 branches
music submissiondemo submissionartist submissionplaylist submissionband booking
Use this template

Try it live

Try it as a respondent

Every question, and where it leads

The conversation

What a respondent is asked, in order.

Thanks for sending us your music. This takes about five minutes, and every track gets listened to.

1

What's your artist or band name?

Short text · required
2

Who should we contact about this submission?

Contact info · required
3

Where are you based?

Short text · required
4

What are you submitting for?

Single select · requiredsplits the flow
5

Tell us about your live show: how many people on stage, set length and anything you need technically.

Long text · requiredif submitting for is A live booking
6

Which genre fits best?

Dropdown · required
7

What's the track called?

Short text · required
8

Upload the track

File upload · required
9

Has your main track been released?

Single select · requiredsplits the flow
10

Where can we listen to it online?

Website · requiredif release status is Yes, it's out
11

When does it come out?

Date · requiredif release status is It's coming out soon
12

Tell us about yourself and the track in a few sentences.

Long text · requiredif release status is No, it's unreleased
13

A press photo or artwork, if you have one

File upload · optional
14

Your main social or website link

Website · optional
15

Rights to the music

Consent · required

Ends with

Got it, thank you 🎧

The flow

Where each answer leads. Every route here is editable once the form is yours.

A labelled route is taken only by answers matching the label

What this template uses

  • Short text
  • Contact info
  • Single select
  • Long text
  • Dropdown
  • File upload
  • Website
  • Date
  • Consent
  • 7 branches

Questions to consider

  • What are you actually offering: playlist spots, live slots, a release or coverage, and should the options say so?
  • Do you want the audio file itself, or only a streaming link that is easier to open?
  • How many tracks do you realistically have time to listen to per artist?
  • Will you reply to everyone, or only to the artists you take forward?

How to use the responses

Filter the responses by what the artist is submitting for, so booking requests and playlist pitches don't sit in one pile. Listen in batches by genre, and note a yes, maybe or no in your own column after exporting to CSV. For live bookings, check the setup answer against your stage before listening. Say in the ending how long replies take, and stick to it.

How to customize and share it

  1. 1Edit the submission options and genres to match what your playlist, venue or label handles.
  2. 2Change the rights wording so it matches how you will use the music, and have it checked if you plan to broadcast.
  3. 3Share the link on your website or social profiles, or embed it on a submissions page.

Frequently asked questions

What should a music submission form include?

The artist name and contact, the track itself or a streaming link, the genre, whether it's released, a short bio and a confirmation that they own the rights.

Should artists upload files or send streaming links?

Both have a place. Files work for unreleased music, and links are quicker for released tracks. This form asks for the upload and adds a link question only when the track is already out.

How large can uploaded tracks be?

Each file can be up to 50 MB here, which covers a high quality MP3 or a short WAV. You can change the limit and the number of files when you edit the question.

Can I use one form for playlists and live bookings?

Yes. The form asks what the artist is submitting for, and only asks about their live setup when they want a booking.

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