Get A&R Ready: What Labels Really Look For - With Leo Nicholas

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Get A&R Ready: What Labels Really Look For

A live webinar with music industry executive Leo Nicholas, Head of UK at Frontiers Label Group and former A&R at Universal Music Group.

Learn what record labels actually look for when signing and developing artists. With over 20 years’ experience and chart-topping campaigns with artists such as Enter Shikari, Megadeth, Ghost, and Rammstein, Leo will break down how artists get noticed, developed, and scaled in today’s global music industry.

Discover what makes an artist signable, how to build real industry momentum, and how to present your project professionally to labels.

Packages include webinar access, an A&R toolkit, and optional 1-to-1 mentoring.

Stop guessing what A&R wants — get A&R ready.

The session will be held live online at 20:00 GMT.

Get A&R Ready: What Labels Really Look For

A live webinar with music industry executive Leo Nicholas, Head of UK at Frontiers Label Group and former A&R at Universal Music Group.

Learn what record labels actually look for when signing and developing artists. With over 20 years’ experience and chart-topping campaigns with artists such as Enter Shikari, Megadeth, Ghost, and Rammstein, Leo will break down how artists get noticed, developed, and scaled in today’s global music industry.

Discover what makes an artist signable, how to build real industry momentum, and how to present your project professionally to labels.

Packages include webinar access, an A&R toolkit, and optional 1-to-1 mentoring.

Stop guessing what A&R wants — get A&R ready.

The session will be held live online at 20:00 GMT.

What You’ll Learn

What A&R actually looks for
Understand the difference between talent and true readiness.

Artist development today
What makes an artist commercially viable in the modern industry.

How to approach labels professionally
How to present your project and avoid common mistakes.

Building real momentum
Why strategy and long-term thinking beat short-term hype.

Who This Is For

• Independent artists ready to grow
• Bands preparing to approach labels
• Self-managed artists and managers
• Producers and writers seeking industry insight

If you’re building a career in rock, alternative, or heavy music, this insight is invaluable.

Standard Premium Deluxe
Live Webinar Access
Live Q&A with Leo Nicholas
A&R Readiness Checklist
Artist Pitch Deck Template
Release Momentum Planner
Private 1-to-1 Mentoring Session

Deluxe Package – 1 to 1 Mentoring Sessions

As part of the Deluxe Package, exclusive 1 to 1 mentoring sessions are available on the following dates:

  • 21/05/26 – 21:00–22:00 GMT

  • 25/05/25 – 21:00–22:00 GMT

Each 1 to 1 session lasts 30 minutes and is designed to give you focused, direct support tailored specifically to your work and current goals.

These sessions provide an opportunity to receive personalised feedback, practical guidance, and professional input on areas such as:

  • Your current project or creative work

  • Artistic direction and long-term development

  • Production choices and technical approach

  • Workflow improvements

  • Creative decision-making and next steps

The aim is to create a dedicated space where you can ask questions, discuss challenges, and gain clear, actionable advice that helps move your project forward with confidence

Availability is limited and sessions are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.