Simon Webbe set up an independent record label - watch this video to find out his five steps to making his idea happen.
Kaz James has made his mark in the music business with his band Bodyrockers - watch this video to find out how.
Inspiring Story: G Money
G Money's grand idea was to set up a radio station, which he did when he was 21. He's now a DJ at the BBC's black music radio station 1Xtra
Leaving school at 16, MC Lady Sovereign (aka Louise Harman), has risen through the rapping ranks. From starting out by playing local gigs, to working with global music stars like Jay-Z, Pharrell Williams & Basement Jaxx. It's all because of her ambition.
Inspiring Story: Koopa
Koopa made chart history by becoming the first unsigned act to enter the UK top 40.
In summer 2007 Coventry-based band The Enemy hit the number one spot in the album charts with their debut album, We'll Live and Die in These Towns.
Rob and Jason launched Dolphin Enterprises whilst still at university and went on to huge success. Dolphin Music is one of the leading providers of musical equipment on the internet and have also opened a flagship Guitar Shop in Liverpool city centre.
Musician, songwriter and performer Shane Beales recently graduated from the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts. He's now launched a revolutionary new way of getting his music to his audience – Project 52.
Inspiring Story: Urbeatz
Urbeatz was co-founded by Yaw Owusu and Kofi Owusu in 2004. The Liverpool based urban music company aims to produce, promote, develop and manage urban music and culture, whilst at the same time providing quality and integrity.
While at university Simon developed the business side of his love for music, organising gigs and managing bands. While doing this he discovered a gap in the market which led to him set up Sentric Music.
Jordan Kensington is CEO of the Invincible Media Group as well as founder of the Urban Music Awards and promoter of British Music Week. He explains why a strong sense of self belief is the key to turning dreams into reality.
Su's company Vocal Power offers workshops for women to develop their singing talents through solo and group performances.
Meghan Barber is 19 and the lead vocalist of unsigned band Fawn who describe their sound as 'a cocktail of pop, folk and jazz, with soothing vocals, and emotive lyrics'.
Wakefield-based singer and performer Stacey Barnes is working hard to fulfil her dream of becoming a successful recording artist.
Liverpool singer-songwriter Lindsey Cleary has been making and performing music her whole life. She's currently working on an album, with the aim of securing a record contract.
Kombat Breakers are a crew of seven breakers/dancers and overall entertainers, who achieved national recognition when they appeared on ITV's Britain's Got Talent programme.
Here's what Coventry band The Ripps have to say about making their mark in the music industry.
Akala made his mark in the music world with the release of his debut album It's Not a Rumour.
Melody is storming the music scene with her unique sound of “sophisticated pop”.
Bernard is founder of LoMax Records, one of the UK’s smallest but most respected record labels. With a hand in every aspect of the business he is the ideal person to impart some wisdom.
