A2IM: American Association of Independent Music

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A2IM members that have registered for MIDEM 2012 should read the below information to get up to speed on A2IM member services at the world’s biggest music business conference.

A2IM Stand Address: R10.18 (click HERE to see layout of the A2IM pavilion)

A2IM Stand hours: 9am to 7pm Saturday (Jan. 28) through Tuesday (Jan. 31) – This is NEW! In previous years, MIDEM began on Sunday.  Please make note of the new start date for your travel purposes.

Free coffee/tea/water bar for A2IM members (sponsored by SoundExchange)

*Click HERE to get all of the important information about the A2IM pavilion at Midem

*Click HERE to get a list of attending A2IM  members (registered to date)

*Enter the A2IM nightly sunset cocktail parties (5pm-7pm at the A2IM pavilion) into your Midem calendars

*Saturday, 1/28  MIDEM 2012 A2IM Kickoff Party with sponsoring co-host IODA

*Sunday, 1/29  cocktail party with sponsoring co-host Counterpoint Systems

*Monday, 1/30 cocktail party with sponsoring co-host SoundExchange

Additional Indie Label focused events that you may want to attend are:

*WIN Indie Manifesto Meeting: Sunday, 1/29 2pm-5pm (Label Members Only, RSVP to Sheryl@a2im.org)

*Meet the Indies: “Meet The Indies Speed Dating” Tuesday, 1/31 11:30am-12:30pm (Label Members Only, RSVP to jim@a2im.org)

Lastly, we cannot stress more strongly, make certain that you’re using the MidemConnect Registrant Database to make your appointments in advance of departing for Cannes.

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On Sunday January 29^th 2012, come and help create a Global Manifesto for the Independent Music Industry under the auspices of WIN and IMPALA.

This event will address the urgent need for independents to come together in the face of ever-increasing concentration in our industry to produce a Global Manifesto for the future of our sector.

This is an unmissable chance for all independent Trade Associations and their members across the world to debate and agree a 10 point manifesto to promote and protect independent music around the world.

Meeting Agenda: Presentation of a draft 10-point Manifesto by a panel of  WIN and IMPALA members followed by open debate and decisions on the final Manifesto content. Speakers already confirmed include Jonas Sjostrom of Playground, Martin Mills of Beggars Group, Rich Bengloff of A2IM, Helen Smith of IMPALA, and Alison Wenham of AIM/WIN.

Date: Sunday 29 January 2012

Time: 2pm to 5pm

Venue: Auditorium I , Level 4, Palais Des Congres

This is an invitation-only meeting, and seating is strictly limited to one (possibly two) A2IM members per company.  Please note, the organizers of this event have limited it to master owner/label members only.  Please RSVP to Sheryl@a2im.org

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With over 3,000 delegates, showcases by 290 artists and a conference program with 150 panels, keynote speakers, interviews and meetings, Eurosonic Noorderslag (Groningen, the Netherlands) is the key exchange and networking platform for European music, European artists, international music industry professionals and organizations.

Eurosonic Noorderslag presents a conference,the festivals Eurosonic and Noorderslag, and award shows such as the European Border Breakers Awards and the European Festival Awards.

Discounted registration rate for A2IM members
To attend Eurosonic Noorderslag as a conference delegate, you need to register

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At Midem on Sunday January 29th from 2PM to 5PM there will be a meeting hosted by WIN and Impala where we’ll meet with our label creator members from around the world to create “The Independent Manifesto for the Future”.

We know time at Midem is limited but:

*Please RSVP to Sheryl@a2im.org if you want to attend, space will be limited!  Please note, the organizers of this event have limited it to master owner/label members only.

*Please share any topics you wish to be discussed at this meeting by Monday, November 14th to Rich@a2im.org

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A2IM is very pleased to announce that our members will once again be invited to MIDEM in 2012 at the same discounted rate as we’ve been able to offer for the last few years.  We’ll also once again be hosting the A2IM members’ pavilion at our same location overlooking the French Riviera (as well as our nightly member sponsored/co-hosted sunset cocktail parties).

To register for MIDEM using the A2IM discounted rate of 495 euros (+VAT) click

Click HERE for a list of hotels to choose from when filling out your registration forms.  Please note that availability for hotels is very limited.

Some new details for MIDEM 2012 that you may want to make note of now…

*MIDEM will begin on Saturday (Jan. 28th) this year and not on Sunday as has been the case previously.

*MIDEM will conclude on Tuesday (Jan. 31st) this year and not on Wednesday as has been the case recently.

*MIDEMNet is no longer but MIDEM is offering more digital commerce opportunities than ever with the launch of their D2F Camp, expanded Midem Labs, Hackdays, demo spaces, etc.  Digital commerce will continue to expand next to MIDEM’s core business of providing international licensing & distribution meeting opportunities.

*A continued expanding focus on Brands & Artists commerce opportunities.

*More live performance and showcase opportunities!  With showcase opportunities at nearby clubs & bars, Cannes is sure to be buzzing with live music more than ever.

*Music Pitch Sessions on the new Lerins level (3rd floor).  These sessions will allow music supervisors/directors of music from advertising  agencies & brands to take advantage of the thousands of music professionals at MIDEM to track and find new music relevant for their on-going or upcoming projects.

*A re-designed MIDEM layout will include moving the main entrance closer to the A2IM stand just off the beach, all of the pavilions, stands and meeting places moving upstairs to the Riviera level and up to the new Lerins level.

Contact jim.mahoney@a2im.org if you have any questions about attending MIDEM with A2IM.

Lastly, A2IM will be hosting nightly sunset cocktail parties that we encourage you to treat as your own – invite your business connections to enjoy a glass of wine on our terrace overlooking the French Riviera as the perfect way to conclude your days’ meetings. We could not host these cocktail parties without the generous support of our event sponsors. Thank you to IODA, Counterpoint Systems and SoundExchange! If you’re interested in sponsoring one of our cocktail parties or would like to otherwise create a splash at MIDEM with A2IM, please contact Jim Mahoney or Jennifer Masset to discuss details.

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