We will also once again be able to offer A2IM members a discounted registration rate to attend MIDEM.  The A2IM members discounted registration rate of 495 Euros (+ VAT) is a savings of 95 euros through through September 30th (approximately a $125 USD savings per registrant).

To get the A2IM discounted rate fill out this

A2IM members that register through us have full use and access to the A2IM’s independents’ pavilion that is fully staffed and equipped to provide you with an atmosphere sure to enhance your Midem experience (contact Jim Mahoney to find out more details).

Last January, the A2IM pavilion was the place where people came during the day to discuss repertoire, licensing, and distribution deals in addition to networking at our packed cocktail parties on our terrace overlooking sunset on the French Riviera.

Hotel accommodations are always a concern for those attending Midem. There are options available.  Midem’s accommodations office does a great job on behalf of our members.  You can look at the THIS LIST of hotels available and indicate your preferences on your registration form (please note that Midem’s accommodations office will do their best to put you in the hotel of your choice but cannot make guarantees about availability.  If they can’t place you where you’ve requested they will use your preferences to put you in a hotel that meets similar standards or will be in touch with you to help you make your hotel reservations).  If you have not attended Midem previously and/or have any questions about hotels or apartments nearby the Palais, please contact Jim Mahoney.

Read more about MIDEM.

MIDEM says…

HIGHLIGHTS:  What to expect this year

o       MIDEM 2010 will take place in Cannes, France from January 23rd / 27th. We are expecting 8,000 music executives from 90 countries!

o       MIDEM provides the world’s music community with the most valuable global market intelligence, access to CEOs and decision makers to generate business leads, provide answers and finalize deals.

o       Midem World allows access to the largest global music community database. Once registered, you will be able to contact other participants, make connections and set up meetings before the conference.

o       Our renowned Midemnet conference (music 3.0) gives you access to 5 days of keynotes, panels and workshops. It offers key digital business insights at no extra cost.

o       MidemNet Lab 2011:

Hear from the 30 most talented music start-ups & apps in the
music space…

–       Call for Entry (mid-July to October 2010)

–       Pitch at MIDEM in front of a panel of judges – investors , journalists, entrepreneurs & music & tech experts

…Under 3 categories of high potential for the industry

–       Music mobile applications

–       Industry services (B2B)

–       Consumer services (B2C)

Meet with over 80 start-ups & apps developers throughout all MIDEM in the Lab networking lounge

o       Midem Net+

-       Customized advices in one-to-one meetings with investors   and music & tech experts

-       Sharing of best practices with mentors and peers at round tables on digital topics

-       Raising of deal-making opportunities with digital innovators, technology leaders and venture capitalists at exclusive networking event

o       MIDEM Conferences

Hot topics of the moment:

•        Sync & Brands

•        Managers with IMMF & IAMA

•        Indies with IMPALA

•        Publishers with ICMP

•        Lawyers with IAEL

A2IM-CREATED AMERICAN INDEPENDENTS PAVILION CELEBRATES FIFTH YEAR AT MIDEM, PROMISES TO BE FOCAL POINT OF WORLD’S LARGEST MUSIC BUSINESS TRADE EVENT

In a testament both to a robust and thriving American independent music community and the resourcefulness of a sector holding its own on the world stage single-handedly, the American Independents Pavilion at this week’s MIDEM convention promises to be a central draw, showcasing over 100 U.S. based independent music companies under one umbrella.

Created and organized by the American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) and Midem, the pavilion is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year. Says A2IM Vice President Jim Mahoney, “It’s an incredibly diverse group, from labels in every genre to partners and associate members with a wide variety of expertise, and it’s a pleasure to show the world the sense of real identity and kinship that brings the community together.”

A2IM President Rich Bengloff adds, “A2IM is especially proud to be able to make a strong showing, given the competition from foreign government supported efforts. We’re hopeful that U.S. funding for the arts will see a renewed emphasis in the near future, but as of now we’re one of the only countries present that does not receive official government sponsorship and support while we’re promoting one of this country’s largest exports around the world.”

The A2IM American Independents Pavilion is located at R36.18 at the trade show with a large terrace overlooking the French Riviera. Key events include “Meet The USA” international speed dating (Sunday, 1/24), the International Indie Summit (Tuesday, 1/26 and Wednesday, 1/27), and A2IM’s nightly sunset cocktail parties co-hosted by Counterpoint Systems, RightsFlow, and SoundExchange (Sunday-Tuesday, 5p-7p).

About A2IM:

Launched on July 4th, 2005 to represent the needs of the independent music label community, this year A2IM will celebrate its fifth anniversary as the sector’s pre-eminent advocacy group and trade organization. Currently, the organization counts over 225 music label members and 100 associate members (companies who don’t own masters but rely upon, provide services for, or otherwise support independent music labels).

A2IM is a not-for-profit trade organization serving the Independent music community as a unified voice representing a sector that comprises over 30% of the music industry’s market share in the United States (and almost 40% of SoundScan digital sales). The organization represents the Independents’ interests in the marketplace, in the media, on Capitol Hill, and as part of the global music community. A2IM is headquartered in New York City.

The organization’s board of directors is comprised of the following: Concord Music Group President Glen Barros; The Beggars Group CEO Lesley Bleakley; Wind-Up Records COO Jim Cooperman; Razor Tie Executive Vice President Dan Hoffman; Alligator Records Founder President Bruce Iglauer; Roadrunner Records Executive Vice President Douglas Keogh; Bar/None owner Glenn Morrow; Lookout Records co-owner Molly Neuman: Kill Rock Stars President Portia Sabin.

For more information, or to become a member, please visit www.A2IM.org or contact Jennifer Masset (Director Membership Services, jen@a2im.org), Jim Mahoney (Vice President, jim@a2im.org), or Rich Bengloff (President, rich@a2im.org) at 212 999 6113.

For press information on A2IM, please contact Nick Baily [nbaily@shorefire.com] at Shore Fire Media, 718.522.7171.

A2IM’s staff will be hosting your high profile, must visit, destination location members’ pavilion (stand address R36.18).  It’s a new decade and it’s time to look to the future with new excitement and we’ve got a lot happening to insure that your Midem experience is a successful one.

Important info to help maximize the value of your Midem trip:

1) NEW – Midem has arranged a “Meet With The USA” speed dating event for Sunday, January 24^th from 11a – 12p (details here:  Meet The USA Info).  If you’d like to participate contact jim.mahoney@a2im.org.   We apologize for the late notice about “Meet With The USA” but if you do have time in your schedule this could be an excellent way to make new connections.

To read ALL the most recent news about Midem 2010 please read MIDEM 2010 Highlights.

2) Mark your calendars for the A2IM sunset cocktail parties at the A2IM pavilion and all of the networking opportunities these parties offer as everyone turns out to see our members (special thanks to our sponsors!).

• Sunday, 1/24 (5p-7p) – sponsored by Counterpoint Systems
• Monday, 1/25 (5p-7p) – sponsored by RightsFlow
• Tuesday, 1/26 (5p-7p) – sponsored by SoundExchange

3) Meet with your fellow members! A list of A2IM members attending Midem can be seen here – A2IM Members at MIDEM – or if you’re searching the Midem.net website database you’ll note that A2IM members are most often listed with stand address R36.18 (the A2IM members pavilion).

4) Get all of the information about the A2IM pavilion at Midem and other important info about Midem 2010 with A2IM (click here:  Info Sheet).  One note, while we have no space for signage for attending members we do encourage you to create and bring a small sign that you can place on your table during your meetings so that your easily found by our staff and hostess (when escorting your appointments to you).

5) And, of course, make sure that you are using the Midem World database at http://midem.net/ to schedule your appointments!

We thank our friends at ReedMidem for their support of the American Independent Music Community.  This is our 5^th consecutive year partnering with Midem and all of us should be proud of what we’ve built together.  See you in Cannes!

Please disregard this email if you have already registered.

A2IM members are eligible to register for Midem at the lowest available rate of 495 euros (+ VAT).

To register & receive this discounted rate:

YOU MUST REGISTER USING OUR SPECIAL REGISTRATION FORM TO RECEIVE OUR RATE.  DO NOT REGISTER ONLINE!

For the 5th consecutive year, A2IM members will once again have full use and access to the A2IM American Independents Pavilion at no additional cost after registration.  Our member pavilion is equipped with WiFi, electrical outlets (although you must supply your own U.S to E.U. current converter), personal mailboxes for messages, professional hosting, and the A2IM staff making introductions between members adding value to your Midem experience.

In addition, A2IM will be hosting nightly networking sunset cocktail parties at our pavilion with our sponsoring A2IM associate member co-hosts:  Counterpoint Systems, RightsFlow, and SoundExchange.  Beer, wine, and making connections while the sun is setting on the French Riviera thanks to the generous support of these associate member companies.  Our sincere thanks.