The Association of Independent Music (AIM) announced its AIM Connected conference today (Feb. 13). Their biggest ever conference combines AIM's Indie-Con, Music Connected and Women in Music events.
The flagship confab will take places from April 1-3 at Studio Spaces, London and will feature roundtables, one-on-ones, three keynotes and over 30 panels.
“AIM Connected launches in this, AIM’s 20th year, as our new flagship conference, said AIM CEO Paul Pacifico in a statement. "The level and range of speakers and delegates expected from all over the world promises to make AIM Connected a must-attend event for anyone looking to take their knowledge and networking to the next level. Taking place over three days in London and incorporating the first ever event to celebrate the Shesaid.so Alternative Power list, AIM Connected showcases the excitement, innovation and entrepreneurship at the heart of the independent community.”
Confirmed panel discussions include how to break the top five as an underdog, IDLES; alternative strategies for breaking an artist; empowering communities through musical movements; and scaling up, business development for independent labels. Amy Lamé (London Night Czar), Chris Goss (Hospital Records), Huw Stephens (BBC Introducing & BBC Radio 6 Music), Jeff Bell (Partisan Records), Matt Black (Coldcut / Ninja Tune), Kate Hutchinson (freelance journalist), Stuart Braithwaite (Mogwai) and Tim Dellow (Transgressive) are amoung the panelists.
