Annual Events

A2IM Indie Week is a four-day international conference and networking event aimed at maximizing the global impact of Independent music. Featuring keynotes, panels, exclusive networking sessions, and more, Indie Week has historically drawn an attendance of over 1200 participants from over 30 countries.

The Libera Awards is the largest Independent music award show globally. It celebrates the successes of the independent music community, from the artists that create the music to the labels that release and promote it.

EVENTS

Upcoming Events

A2IM Holiday Party 2024

Brooklyn, NY
Thursday, December 12, 2024
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
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Happy Holidays from all of us at A2IM! For this year’s party, the fine folks at Partisan Records are graciously hosting our member community at their new Brooklyn space Mews on Thursday, December 12 from 5-8pm, and we hope you’ll join us.

Come celebrate with us and our network as we bring the calendar year in independent music to a close. This party is for A2IM members only; if you have an active membership, check your email for the promo code to RSVP.

A2IM Sync Up 2025

Los Angeles, CA
Monday, February 3, 2025
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST
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We’re proud to announce the return of A2IM Sync Up to Los Angeles, happening at the luxurious SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills on February 3, 2025 with Sync SummitJoin us for an afternoon lunch and networking with the U.S.’s top music supervisors, exclusively for A2IM members! Independent labels, publishers, sync houses, managers, and more from our community will be onsite throughout the day.

A2IM will also be honoring one music supervisor with a new award, Independent Sync Champion. More details to be released soon. A2IM Sync Up isn’t just about networking—it’s about empowering the future of independent sync success.

Past Events

A2IM & MMF-US Nashville Holiday Party

Nashville, Tennessee
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM CST

A2IM and Music Managers Forum-US invite members to join us at the Compass Records Group HQ in Nashville for a festive evening of mingling, music, and merriment! This is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow indie heads, unwind, and ring in the holiday season together. 

Limited Open Bar.
Please note that this is an exclusive A2IM and MMF-US member event and RSVP is required.

AI in Music Production: Ethical Frameworks

Online
Thursday, December 5, 2024
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST

Explore the evolving relationship between AI and music production in this webinar, featuring MatchTune’s Virginie Berger (CBDO) and Ben Porter (Marketing Associate). Trace AI’s journey through the history of music, examine its current applications, and evaluate essential ethical considerations—including bias, transparency, intellectual property rights, and fair compensation. Investigate real-world examples of AI’s polarizing impact on music, and help conceptualize the regulatory and technological frameworks needed to guide AI’s future role as a collaborator with human creators. In an AI-integrated industry, join us as we engage in vital discussions to ensure music’s integrity of music for all stakeholders.

NVG x A2IM Advocacy Webinar Series: Advocacy & Elections Outcome 101

Online
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
2:00 PM ET

Meet the team behind A2IM’s lobbying efforts! Learn about what advocacy initiatives A2IM is currently involved in, and discover how the recent election may impact ongoing policy efforts related to the recorded music industry and copyright reform.

A2IM & MMF: Holiday Party (LA) presented by Tone

Los Angeles, CA
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST

A2IM and Music Managers Forum-US invite members to join us at the Gold Line Bar for a festive evening of mingling, music, and merriment, presented by our friends at Tone! This is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow indie heads, unwind, and ring in the holiday season together. Special thanks to Stones Throw Records for hosting us! 

Please note that this is an exclusive A2IM and MMF-US member event and RSVP is required.

Curve Royalty Systems Workshop

Online
Thursday, November 21, 2024
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST

Curve presents its industry leading software and services for processing music royalties. Learn about transparency in your royalty accounting, providing your artists with data access and analytics, and how the right approach can help you strengthen your relationships with your clients.

A2IM Indiescussion: Soundcloud School

Online
Thursday, November 14, 2024
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST

The goal of “SoundCloud School” is to redefine SoundCloud’s image beyond just a Digital Streaming Partner (DSP) by providing an educational program designed to help music creators and industry stakeholders understand and utilize the full potential of SoundCloud. This program aims to educate at scale, covering basic to advanced topics, ensuring users can effectively engage with SoundCloud’s tools and community, whether or not they are releasing music.

Bridging Traditional Music Distribution with NFTs

Online
Thursday, November 7, 2024
1:00 – 2:00 PM EST

Join us for an engaging and informative session as we explore the groundbreaking Simple Music NFT DDEX standard and its transformative impact on the music industry. This webinar will highlight how the new standard seamlessly connects traditional music distribution with NFTs and Web3 projects, opening up new opportunities for creators, labels, and distributors. 

Niels Rump, who has been instrumental in developing DDEX’s technical standards since 2006, will share his expertise on the creation and implementation of these standards and how they are shaping the future of the digital music value chain. 

Bruno Guez, CEO of Revelator and a key player in the evolution of Web2 and Web3 technologies, will dive into the practical applications of the standard, offering insights into how artists and the broader industry can benefit from these innovations. 

A2IM Indiescussion: How to Cut Your Music Contract Work by 50% & Save on Legal Fees

Online
Thursday, October 31, 2024
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Record labels and publishers are getting sued for inadequate contract management. Most companies can’t afford traditional legal solutions. In this webinar, you’ll learn how other indie labels and publishers have successfully cut their music contract work and saved thousands on legal fees. Specifically, we’ll share case studies on:

  1. How to create your music contracts effectively without legal support. 
  2. How to manage your music contracts without losing your metadata. 
  3. How to streamline your music contracts without technical support. 

A2IM presents Indies Take SF with EMPIRE

San Francisco, CA
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT

The American Association of Independent Music is excited to join forces with EMPIRE in bringing together the Bay Area’s independent music community for an evening of connection, conversation, music and drinks!

Rise: Get more people to discover & listen to your music, Guaranteed

Online
Thursday, October 24, 2024
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Learn how Rise campaigns produce guaranteed, repeatable results to market your music and content on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and more! Rise serves thousands of independent artists globally, as well as labels and distributors. Rise CEO Tim Jack will walk through how it works, what to expect, and Q&A with members of the team.