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22 May 2013 AIM Awards Warm Up Shows Announced! Scritti Politti and Little Comets To Headline Shows
Esteemed members of the AIM Awards judging panel will curate a series of gigs taking place in London throughout the summer, showcasing the exceptional talent the independent sector has to offer. Xfm Head of Music Mike Walsh and renowned music journalist Pete Paphides are to curate the first two 'Warm-Up' shows for this year's AIM Independent Music Awards, with more announcements to follow. Tickets are available now!
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16 May 2013 Entries Open for the 2013 AIM Independent Music Awards - Enter Now!
AIM is now accepting entries for this year's AIM Independent Music Awards! Fancy yourselves as Best Small Label? Got a band that could be the Best Live Act? Have you put out the UK's Best 'Difficult' Second Album? Enter the 2013 AIM Awards and you might just be taking home an iconic robot trophy on 3rd September.
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ISM Logo29 Apr 2013 ISM become AIM affiliate members
AIM has announced that the ISM (Incorporated Society of Musician's) have become Affiliate Members of AIM, offering a discount for AIM members wishing to join the society.
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23 Apr 2013 Guestlist opens for the next AIM Social: Distiller Records Meets One Little Indian (22nd May, London)
The guestlist is now open for the next AIM Social event - which will be hosted by two of the UK's favourite independent labels, Distiller Records and One Little Indian. The AIM Social will take place at London's East Village venue, on 22nd May, with sets on the decks from from Distiller Records' Ben Cherill and LOWB (Andy Barlow from Lamb) as well as One Little Indian's Kevin O'Donnell and artist Luca Santucci (Stubborn Heart).
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AIM awards logo12 Apr 2013 AIM Announces Third AIM Independent Music Awards - September 2013 - Tickets Available Now!
AIM are pleased to announce the return of the AIM Independent Music Awards for 2013. Held at The Brewery in Clerkenwell on September 3rd, tickets are on sale now! This year will see new awards for Independent Track and Independent Video Of The Year, plus the very first AIM Awards Warm Up shows curated by the great and good from the judging panel, taking place throughout the summer.
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25 Mar 2013 Guestlist opens for the next AIM Social: The Leaf Label meets fabric records/Houndstooth
The guestlist is now open for the next AIM Social event - which will be hosted by The Leaf Label and new fabric records imprint Houndstooth. The AIM Social will take place at London's East Village venue, on 17th April, with sets on the decks from The Leaf Label’s Tony Morley plus musician Pete Wareham, and Houndstooth’s Leo Belchetz plus artist Throwing Snow. Come along!
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12 Mar 2013 AIM JOURNAL - Music Video Strategies for Promotion and Monetisation (Caroline Bottomley)
Caroline from Radar recently chaired a panel at the legendary music industry conference Midem. Top industry professionals discussed strategies for promoting and making money from your videos and here are some of the top tips they shared.
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07 Mar 2013 Spotify, YouTube, iTunes, Rdio and Music Glue Join Growing List of Digital Music Companies at Music Connected 2013!
A host of senior music business figures have been confirmed for AIM’s Music Connected event – the UK’s largest digital music conference taking place on Wednesday 17th April at London’s Glaziers Hall. Tickets are selling out fast!
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26 Feb 2013 Guestlist opens for the next AIM Social: Lucky Number Meets Sunday Best (20th Mar, London)
The guestlist is now open for the next AIM Social event - which will be hosted by two of the UK's favourite independent labels, Lucky Number and Sunday Best. The AIM Social will take place at London's East Village venue, on 16th January, with sets on the decks from from Lucky Number's Michael 'Miggs' Morley and Jake Bullitt, and Sunday Best's Rob da Bank and Tythe. Come along!
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21 Feb 2013 UK's Leading Digital Music Conference Returns - Book Now for AIM's Music Connected 2013
Now in its eleventh year, Music Connected 2013 - the UK's leading digital music trade fair - returns on Wednesday 17th April in association with Consolidated Independent, as leading labels and music companies descend on historic Glaziers Hall to meet the key players in UK digital music. This year it will be followed by the AIM Social, allowing delegates to network into the evening.
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