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.

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EVENTS

Upcoming Events

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

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

A2IM presents Indies Take SF with EMPIRE

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

Bridging Traditional Music Distribution with NFTs

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

Past Events

WEBINAR:
THE FUTURE OF ROYALTY PAYMENTS AND INFRASTRUCTURE REVOLUTION FOR RIGHTS HOLDERS WEBINAR: PRESENTED BY REVELATOR

Online
Postponed – New date TBD

Imagine a future where every asset directly translates to instant, automated royalty distributions for artists, publishers, record labels, and all stakeholders involved. Join Bruno Guez from Revelator as he introduces a transformative solution to solve the challenges related to speed, transparency, and clarity in royalty payments and IP ownership. Discover how our industry can overcome traditional barriers and unlock the full potential of IP revenue streams.

Register here.

MEET THE A2IM BOARD AT SUB POP!

Seattle, WA
Wednesday, Oct 18, 2023
4:00 PM — 6:00 PM PDT

A2IM members are invited to come enjoy food and drinks while you meet the current Board of Directors and Advisory Board at the Sub Pop offices in Seattle on Wednesday, October 18 from 4-6pm. A2IM CEO/President Richard Burgess and General Manager Lisa Hresko will be present.

Not a member? Email [email protected] if you’re interested in attending!

REEPERBAHN FESTIVAL

Hamburg, Germany
September 18-23, 2023

A2IM is organizing a trade delegation to the Reeperbahn Festival in Hamburg, Germany! We have invited A2IM members to participate in this unique experience including “The Berlin Experience” from September 18-19 and a loosely organized itinerary during Reeperbahn Festival from September 20-23!

Join A2IM and Symphonic’s B2Beer Garden Happy Hour on Friday, Sept. 22 from 5-6:30 at Weingarten at Spielbudenplatz 26, 20359 Hamburg, Germany. Open to all RBF badge holders.

A2IM X SYMPHONIC PRESENTS: AMERICANA OPEN-HOUSE: BLOODIES AND MIMOSAS

Nashville, TN
Thursday, Sept 21, 2023

Join members of A2IM and Symphonic in Nashville during AMERICANAFEST on September 21, 2023! More information and RSVP here.

ALL ABOUT MUSIC

Mumbai, India
September 7-9, 2023

A2IM is organizing a trade delegation to All About Music in Mumbai, India! This unique members-only experience is designed to further A2IM member export and international relations – and will be our first-ever entrance into the Indian market!

MUMBAI: A2IM MIXER WITH LYRICFIND & PUNTILLA

Mumbai, India
Friday, Sept 8, 2023
7 PM – 10 PM

Meet this year’s A2IM delegation at All About Music in Mumbai for drinks and appetizers from 7-10 pm this Friday! More details + RSVP here.

https://www.lyricfind.com/

https://puntilla.us/

A2IM MEMBER SOCIAL HOSTED BY DISCO

Los Angeles, CA
Wednesday, Sept 20, 2023
5 PM – 7 PM

Come and mingle with A2IM members and our friends at DISCO while you sip on a selection of cold beverages available on-site. Richard Burgess and Lisa Hresko will be in town and are looking forward to seeing you there!

Log in to the Info Hub for more details and RSVP here.