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 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

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.

Indies Take NYC!

New York, NY
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
5:30 – 7:30pm ET

Kick off the fall season with A2IM’s “Indies Take NYC” mixer co-hosted by our friends at Too Lost! Come make connections over some tunes, cocktails and snacks in the heart of NYC! 

A2IM Indiescussion: Music Video Masterclass presented by Vevo

Online
Thursday, October 3, 2024
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

A key success factor in any artist’s campaign revolves around effective music video marketing. In this presentation, the experts at Vevo, the world’s leading music video network, will show you how to optimize your content to the fullest extent and reach a global network of fans. Vevo will discuss best practices, tips and tricks for growth and more. Learn the most effective and efficient processes with their firsthand knowledge and step-by-step walk throughs around editorial support, playlisting and distribution to keep the attention of longtime fans, as well as expose your music to potential audiences.

A2IM & AIM’s B2Beergarden Mixer at Reeperbahn Festival, In Partnership with Rise

Hamburg, Germany
Thursday, September 19, 2024
TBA

This year, A2IM, AIM and Rise have partnered to co-host the exclusive B2Beergarden Mixer at Reeperbahn Festival on Thursday, September 19th. The B2Beergarden is hosted in a charming open-air venue located at Spielbudenplatz right at the heart of St. Pauli.

As part of this year’s U.S. delegation to Reeperbahn Festival, A2IM has provided our members discounted badges for the 2024 conference. Special thanks to our friends at Rise for their support. Rise is a leading digital marketing platform automating campaigns for Spotify, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and more. For years, Rise has been trusted by thousands of artists globally as well as companies like Nettwerk, EMPIRE, AWAL, Symphonic, and many more. Learn more about Rise here.

How to Discover and Grow Your Audience with Chartmetric

Online
Thursday, September 19, 2024
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

With millions of artists across the globe, it may seem impossible for developing artists to break through the noise and establish their fanbase. However, with the power of Chartmetric, you can leverage your artist’s data to find your core audience and develop strategies to maximize your success.

Americana Open-House: Bloodies and Mimosas

Nashville, TN
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
9:30AM EDT

A2IM and Symphonic invite you to join us at our Americana Open-House!

Come and knock off Tuesday night’s dust as you saunter up to our Bloody Mary and Mimosa Bar, where you can craft your own liquid masterpiece.  We’re flinging open the doors to our Nashville office, located in the historic Orbison building just steps off of Music Row, for you to come meet the folks who keep the music playing. We hope you can join us– it’s gonna be an open-house you won’t want to miss!

SET.LIVE PRESENTS: CAPTURE EVERY FAN, EVERYWHERE.

Online
Thursday, July 25, 2024
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST

SET.Live is a completely app-less, web-based tech tool to grab fan contact info from show-to-show on tour. Join this session with Jarred Goldner, Director of SET, to watch a live demo of their touring and digital tech products….along with real-world examples from artists using SET’s tools to engage fans directly and capture contact info for their own marketing strategies.

INDIESCUSSION: DIGITAL STRATEGIES FOR INDEPENDENT ARTISTS: NAVIGATING MUSIC DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING

Online
Thursday, May 30, 2024
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

In this A2IM Indiescussion webinar, the Symphonic team will discuss how independent artists can effectively distribute their music across various digital platforms and implement marketing tactics to build a strong online presence and connect with their target audience.

INDIESCUSSION: OPTIMIZING REVENUE THROUGH VIDEOS PRESENTED BY LYRICFIND

Online
Thursday, May 23, 2024
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

With the sheer volume of music being produced, artists are looking for ways to stand out among the endless waves of content. LyricFind’s SVP of Sales, Roy Hennig, and Rotor Videos’ CEO, Diarmuid Moloney, will discuss how the company is bridging this gap with Videos By LyricFind! Discover how this powerful solution allows artists to promote their music, engage with fans and reach wider audiences through stunning video content. Optimizing revenue through videos has never been easier and looked so good!

A2IM TAKES NASHVILLE, PRESENTED BY SYMPHONIC

Nashville, TN
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDT

Hey A2IM Members in town for Music Biz: Join us for an evening cocktail hour with our friends at Concord, presented by our partners at Symphonic. You’re invited to one of the most popular events happening during the week of Music Biz! Join other A2IM Members and key members of the independent sector for a night of connection. A huge thank you to Symphonic for making this event possible!