The UK’s AIM launches COVID-19 Crisis Fund for independent music contractors

Goal is to distribute £1,000 to 1,000 workers within two months
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BUSINESS OF INDIE: AIM Distro Report • 2 Chainz Goes Indie • Bubba Sparxxx + Symphonic • More

In this new edition of the Business Of Indie, indie trade association AIM issues a major report on the state of independent music distribution, rapper 2 Chainz signs an indie deal, Bubba Sparxxx partners with Symphonic for a new label and much more. Like Hypebot’s More News section, The Business…

Songtrust hires Lara Baker as Director Of Business Development, UK & Ireland

Baker was previously Marketing & Events Director at AIM
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BUSINESS OF INDIE: IMPEL Names CEO • AIM @ Midem • Bandcamp To Press Vinyl • Position Signs Franti • More

In this new edition of the Business Of Indie, IMPEL (Independent Music Publishers’ E-Licensing Collective) names a CEO, AIM shares discount passes and its Hack Midem Academy, Bandcamp takes the risk out of pressing vinyl for indie artists and labels. Michael Franti signs with Position Music and much, much more…

Impala, AIM Express Concerns As Brexit, UMG Sale Loom

As Brexit uncertainty grows and suitors circle Universal Music Group, EU independent music trade groups IMPALA and AIM are calling on both the EU and the UK to ensure that the needs of the cultural and creative sectors are prioritized in negotiations. The IMPALA board held their board meeting in…

AIM’s Gee Davy on the future of generative Artificial Intellegence in music

Gee Davy is Head of Legal & Business Affairs at The Association of Independent Music
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