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A2IM’s annual Board of Directors election opens for voting on Wednesday, May 1^st.  A2IM’s board is elected by a vote of the A2IM label membership with every label member’s primary contact for A2IM possessing the right to vote on behalf of her or his company.  Once again our voting members have an exciting (and large) list of member executives who have stepped up or accepted nomination to run for election to the A2IM board of directors. A2IM’s voting members will be voting to fill four (4) seats from the below list of candidates (alphabetical by first name). Voting closes on Friday, May 24.

The nominees are:

-Alan Galbraith (Wind-up Records)

-Cory Robbins (Robbins Entertainment)

-Damon Sgobbo (Allegro Media Group)

-Denny Stilwell (Mack Avenue Records)

-EJ Johantgen (Prosthetic Records)

-Fabio Acosta (Akela Family Music)

-Glen Barros (Concord Music Group)

-Jamar Chess (Sunflower Entertainment)

-Jeff Waye (Ninja Tune Records)

-Jim Selby (Naxos)

-Josh Norek (Nacional Records)

-Jurgen Korduletsch (Radikal Records/Gummybear International)

-Linda Lucchesi (Simply Grand Music)

-Louis Posen (Hopeless Records)

-Matt Lunsford (Polyvinyl Records)

-Portia Sabin (Kill Rock Stars)

-Richard Burgess (Smithsonian Folkways)

-Robert Williams (335 Records)

-Tim Lee (Tummy Touch Records)

-Todd McCarty (Fearless Records)

A2IM expresses our gratitude to the three board members who, due to term limits, must step down at the end of this term:  Eric Brown (Sub Pop), Dave Hansen (Epitaph) and Tom Silverman (Tommy Boy).  We also thank Jim Selby (Naxos) who will appear on this year’s ballot as an incumbent seeking re-election.  Jim is eligible to run without sitting out a year because he didn’t serve a full 3 year term.  We thank each of these board members for their leadership and commitment to this organization and to the A2IM membership. We look forward to ongoing contributions from each.

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As per A2IM’s By-Laws, A2IM will be holding an election in May to fill four (4) board of director seats.  All senior management executives from A2IM label member companies in good standing are eligible to be nominated to run for a board seat.  If you are interested in serving on the A2IM board please contact Jim Mahoney.  You are also invited nominate someone from your senior staff or another A2IM label member executive for nomination for this election.

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS FRIDAY, APRIL 26^th.

Please email jim.mahoney@a2im.org if you would like to run for a board seat or if have a nominee in mind.

ABOUT A2IM’s BOARD

A2IM board of directors’ terms run for three years.  Each board seat is term limited to one full three year term.  Any board member serving a full three year term must sit out one year at the conclusion of her or his term before being eligible to run for election again.  The A2IM board of directors meets in person or by teleconference eleven times a year to review the agenda and progress of the organization, represent the membership at large, and assist in setting the priorities and direction for the organization.  Each board member is encouraged to offer his or her expertise and opinions as well as getting involved in committees and projects supporting the efforts and growth of A2IM.  The A2IM staff keeps the board informed of important developments as they arise and seeks guidance from the board in order to better serve the independent music community.

ABOUT THIS YEAR’S ELECTION

There are four (4) expiring seats up for election this year.  Those seats are currently held by Eric Brown (Sub Pop), Dave Hansen (Epitaph), Jim Selby (Naxos) and Tom Silverman (Tommy Boy).  All four (4) A2IM board seats will be filled by a vote of the full A2IM label membership, 1 voter per label member company, in a secret ballot election (voting to be done on-line) in May.

The newly elected board members will serve terms as per the above to begin on July 4, 2013.

TO APPEAR ON THE A2IM BALLOT

1.     All member companies in good standing are eligible to nominate or field a candidate for nomination.

2.     All nominations must be accompanied by the names of five (5) member companies whose principals support the nomination to be confirmed as candidates for election.  Jim Mahoney can assist you in securing a nominee’s 5 supporting recommendations for nomination.

3.     Forward nominations, including a short description of the nominee, the music label the nominee represents, priority issues the nominee will champion, and five (5) supporting names from five different label members for the nominee to A2IM vice president Jim Mahoney via e-mail at jim.mahoney@a2im.org.  You can submit yourself or nominate another A2IM member.

4.     Deadline for nominations:  Friday, April 26^th (9pm EST).

5.     A2IM staff will certify nominations by Thursday, May 2nd and election voting details & ballots will be circulated to each A2IM label member voter (the primary contact at each label member company).

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The Americana Music Association’s 11th annual Honors and Awards Show was held in Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium last night and once again independents dominated taking home all 6 awards.

Award winners were:

Gillian Welch (Acony Records) – Artist of the Year

Dave Rawlings (Acony Records) – Instrumentalist of the Year

The Civil Wars (sensibility music) – Duo/Group of the Year

Alabama Shakes (ATO Records) – Emerging Artist of the Year

Jason Isbell “Alabama Pines” (Lightning Rod Records) – Song of the Year

This One’s For Him: A Tribute to Guy Clark (Icehouse Records) – Album of the Year

Additionally, Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented to Bonnie Raitt (Performer), Booker T. Jones (Instrumentalist) and Richard Thompson (Songwriter).  The legendary Mr. Jones, of course, is currently readying another album for A2IM member Anti-/Epitaph.

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NARM will again be holding their annual convention in Los Angeles this year at the Los Angeles Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel, 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067. In addition to participating in NARM, A2IM will also be holding two member only events during the convention.  We encourage all A2IM members in L.A. to come as well as encourage A2IM members from outside of L.A. who have business in L.A. to try to come to L.A. during that period.

A2IM Events that require no NARM Registration:

• Monday May 7^th- A2IM L.A. Chapter/NARM Attendee Reception from 6:30-9:30 at Pink Taco at 10250 Santa Monica Blvd, LA, CA (right in the shopping center next to the above NARM hotel), your staff are welcome, please RSVP now! Big thanks to our sponsor, Spotify!!!
• Tuesday May 8^th- A2IM L.A. Label Chapter/NARM Attendees Meeting from 11AM-1PM- A2IM member meeting (limited to 1-2 representatives per label) – update on A2IM initiatives and feedback from members Los Angeles Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel at 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Brentwood Room please RSVP now.

NARM 2011 again has a very full agenda focused on the new music business with something for everyone. A2IM participation includes:

• Monday May 7^th from 3 to 5 and Tuesday May 8^th from 1:30-3:30 we will have the annual one-on-one meetings for labels to meet with retailers and technology companies, sign-ups will start shortly.
• Wednesday May 9th, from 8:30-10:45 the NARM breakfast will include the presentation of the Independent Spirit Award to A2IM founding member and Epitaph founder Brett Gurewitz and Topspin Media’s Ian Rogers will bring his ‘This Week in Music’ web series live to the Music Biz 2012 stage. If you wish to take an ad honoring Brett discounts are available.
• Wednesday, May 9^th from 2:00-3:30 A2IM will host label meet-up panels on the independent label business and the current government regulation controversy over control over the Internet. Member panelists will Beggars Group, Dangerbird Records, eMusic, Hopeless Records, Kill Rock Stars, Nettwerk Records, Side One Dummy and Topspin. More on the panel agenda.

Registration information is HERE, and please call Jim or Rich for more information and we hope to see you soon.

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A2IM Discount:  Music Biz 2012 presented by NARM & Digital.org (Los Angeles, May 7-10)

Monday, May 7, through Thursday, May 10

Los Angeles Hyatt Regency Century Plaza

Music Biz 2012, presented by NARM and digitalmusic.org, is the only event to offer you a chance to participate in the face-to-face meetings and brainstorming sessions that will generate the ideas that will make a difference for everyone’s bottom lines in the future. It’s the one time of the year where labels and distribution, along with the commerce community, artists and managers come out in full force under one roof to confront the critical issues that drive the business forward. If you are committed to innovation and entrepreneurial excellence, make sure your brain power is around the table.

Of course, the Music Biz 2012 program schedule is also loaded with lots of educational and informational programming, networking events, parties, artist appearances, and much more to make your experience worthwhile. In fact, 96% of last year’s attendees said the event was worth the investment of their time and resources!

Be sure to check the Music Biz 2012 schedule regularly as your A2IM staff will be designing sessions that will be added to the schedule in the coming weeks, including Executive One on One Meetings with buyers and senior executives from digital and physical retail and distribution partners.

Visit www.musicbiz2012.com for a complete schedule.

To start planning for Music Biz 2012, here’s what you need to know:

Full Registration for A2IM Label Members With Sales Less Than $1 Million: $299

A savings of over $100 off regular NARM rates. (This offer applies only to those A2IM label members who have never been a member of NARM or who have never attended the NARM Convention.)

Full Registration for A2IM Label Members With Sales Over $1 Million: $679

A savings of over $150 off regular NARM rates. (This offer applies only to those A2IM label members who have never been a member of NARM or who have never attended the NARM Convention.)

Special Discounted Room Rate At The Los Angeles Hyatt Regency Century Plaza: $199 single/double

To register, use the form found at

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At Music Biz 2012, NARM and digitalmusic.org will honor Brett Gurewitz, Epitaph Records founder and Bad Religion guitarist/songwriter, with the Independent Spirit Award for his creative entrepreneurial contributions to the music industry.

The confab’s “Official Guide” programming book is a great way to congratulate award recipients and let them know just how much impact they have had on the industry and particularly what they mean to your business. Over the years, these congratulatory ads have provided award recipients with a great keepsake book to cherish for years to come.

NARM is extending a 50% discount offer to A2IM members to congratulate him on this prestigious award. For advertising rates, deadlines and art specifications, click here.