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Members Only Website

The Members-Only section of the AIM website offers a vast range of resources and information to assist with all areas of members' business, including market research reports, contacts directories, fact sheets, how-to guides and e-books.

In addition there are videos of all previous AIM events for members to watch, allowing you to learn about key business areas from expert speakers.

You can also contact other AIM members through our internal contact system, and make contact with key industry suppliers including merchandise companies, CD manufacturers, promo services, studios, printing companies and more, many of whom offer preferential deals for AIM members.

Free E-Guides

All members can freely download the 'AIM Guide to Survival and Success in the Music Business' - a detailed guide to setting up and running a label, usually costing £10.  They can also freely download the 'AIM E-Guide to Synchronisation Licensing', a detailed guide to licensing to TV, film, adverts and games, with a contacts directory of over 150 music supervisors (usual price £40).

E-Bulletins

All members receive a weekly e-bulletin from AIM, packed with AIM news and industry information.  Read this every week to get information including: industry diary dates, special offers on events and services, deadlines for event registrations, marketing opportunities, AIM news and announcements, industry news affecting independents, and much more.

Everyone at your company can register to eceive this e-bulletin, ensuring you don't miss out on any important industry news, deadlines and events.




Starting a Record Label ?

Buy the 'AIM Guide to Survival and Success in the Music Business' - for everything you need to know to setup and run your label.

Members Directory

Search record companies and distributors.