AIM is the not-for-profit organisation representing and supporting the UK’s independent music sector and community, which makes up more than a third of the UK’s recorded music market alone. Now in its 26th year, AIM’s 1000+ members range from the largest, most respected independent record labels and associated music businesses in the world to self-releasing artists and the next generation of entrepreneurs in music. These include 4AD, Black Acre, Because Music, Beggars Group, Chrysalis / Blue Raincoat, CTRL Music, Domino Recording Co, Finesse Foreva, Hospital Records, HQ Familia, The Leaf Label, London Recordings, Ninja Tune,  Numbers, Partisan, Transgressive, Scruff of the Neck, Secretly Canadian, Stones Throw, Supernature, Warp, and XL Recordings.

AIM’s regular ‘Ahead of the Curve’ sessions were the first of their kind in the sector, bringing together music and technology professionals, businesses and projects for meaningful engagement.  AIM provides continuing professional development and insight sessions on a range of subjects throughout the year through the AIM Academy brand - with webinars, in-person training and networking - and through AIM’s conference programme: AIM Connected, AIM Sync and AIM’s Future Independents.  AIM supports the wider music community through its new AI-driven platform, the Knowledge Space, currently in rollout across the industry.

AIM champions the talent and innovation in the independent music community at its annual Independent Music Awards, which will be back at the Roundhouse in London for 2024 on October 17th, recognising global success and the best emerging talent in the industry, with the help of key media partners including the BBC.

AIM exists to level the playing field for the UK’s independent music businesses and entrepreneurs - the beating heart of music. No matter their genre, their background, how much money they have, how they identify or their location, AIM provides access to the knowledge and contacts creative entrepreneurs need to create, build and win. AIM supports its members, not only through the difficult times, but also on a day-to-day level with practical support that makes a real difference to their lives and work, helping them take their business to the next level.