Musiques actuelles  :: The Association of Independent Music

Monday, September 01, 2008 - 12:00 AM

   The Association of Independent Music is a non-profi t-making trade organisation for independent record companies and distributors in the UK. · AIM represents 25% of the UK market, with over 850 members of all sizes and musical genres. · As the voice of UK independent music companies, AIM represents your issues to UK government, the EU and throughout the music industry. · AIM offers the support, advice, information and resources

AIM MEMBERS RECEIVE LOTS OF BENEFITS, INCLUDING:



· Access to the exclusive members-only website: packed with information.

· Free E-Book: with comprehensive advice on running an independent label: The `AIM guide to Survival

and Success in the Music Business'

· Free online email advice: Dr John's legal surgery.

· Regular email updates: on essential issues and diary dates.

· Access to private E-mail rings: ask questions on international and marketing issues - other record

companies will reply and AIM will share the responses.

· Introductory meeting: when you join: to help you make the most of AIM.

· Free monthly seminars: "Big Wednesdays" in London on topics including licensing, new media,

contracts, design, studios, distribution fair, radio - and events around the UK.

· Networking events: Meet other record companies informally to discuss business and

exchange advice.

· Introductions to key service providers: CD pressing, legal, fi nancial, travel, pensions and more.



Discounts and advice on UK and international trade fairs: including Midem, Popkomm, In The City,

Musicworks & SXSW.



· AIM Digital is our new media company which negotiates online deals on behalf of our collective of

member labels. AIM Digital gives you access to: the latest information and advice on new media

developments, digital distribution fairs, the best new media business opportunities for independents,

access to European deals via our affi liate organisations.

· Representation of your company's issues: to PPL, MCPS, MU, Equity, Radio and TV music users,

and the UK and EU governments to ensure a level playing fi eld and fair deals for your company.

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Mentoring scheme to help support your development, and a work experience scheme that brings

music business students into independent labels.

· International market access: through trade fairs, sales trips, market research and international

collaboration - target territories include USA and the Far East.



WANT TO ACCESS THE UK INDEPENDENT RECORD SECTOR BUT NOT A LABEL OR DISTRIBUTOR?



Our `Friends of AIM' scheme enables manufacturers, printers, e-commerce companies and other music

business services to access the independent sector and expand their business.

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