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American Association of Independent Music (A2IM)
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Representing the voice of the independent music sector since 2005.
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Today I stand with +200 CEOs of independent music companies & associations in calling for further scrutiny into Universal’s acquisition of Downtown. It's time to act to protect choice for fans and support a thriving music ecosystem that delivers benefits for the economy, culture and innovation.
Independents Around the World Call for End to Anti-Competitive Consolidation in Music Industry - WIN
A coalition of leading European and international independent music companies and trade More
winformusic.org
July 7, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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We’re honored to share that 3 Feet High & Rising has received A2IM @a2im-official.bsky.social Star Certification — a landmark recognition that celebrates outstanding sales achievements in independent music. Learn more: certifications.a2im.org
June 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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We’re happy to share that both Jamie XX-In Colour (Young) & Houndmouth-Little Neon Limelight (Rough Trade) are recognized as A2IM Three Star Certified - a new sales recognition spotlighting retail sales achievements in the indie music community.
certifications.a2im.org
@a2im-official.bsky.social
June 16, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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Congrats to all the nominees! 🏆
March 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
“When you get one unduly powerful major, it distorts the playing field...It’s a very barren world that eliminates the niches and the sub genres...I don’t want to see that happen,” says Dr. Richard James Burgess, CEO and President of A2IM.

🔗 Read the full piece via Music Ally: hubs.li/Q03nnhkK0
May 20, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Webinar alert! 🚨 On Thursday, April 3 at 1pm ET – discover how to leverage the power of data as an independent artist with Chartmetric!

🔒Register here: a2im.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
March 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
We're very honored to have been named one of WIM's Best Places to Work by Billboard's Women in Music! 💪

As a team consisting of over 60% women, we're especially proud to be featured alongside other likeminded companies fostering inclusive workplace culture.

www.billboard.com/pro/women-mu...
March 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
We're excited to share that this year's list of Libera Awards Nominees has been shared in Variety! HUGE congrats to all of the phenomenal works and companies in the running this year.
Check it out!💫

variety.com/2025/music/n...

#musicindustrynews #independentmusic #recordlabels
Waxahatchee, MJ Lenderman, Jessica Pratt Lead A2IM Libera Indie Awards Nominees
Waxahatchee, MJ Lenderman and Jessica Pratt lead the nominees for A2IM's 2025 Libera Awards, which recognize the best in independent music.
variety.com
March 21, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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@a2im-official.bsky.social is offering discounts for the staff of WIN trade associations and their members to attend A2IM Indie Week, June 9-12 in New York. 🗽
▸ Contact your national association for more info.
March 20, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Howdy BlueSky friends! See you folks at SXSW this Thursday? 👀

👉 schedule.sxsw.com/2025/events/...

#sxsw #sxsw2025
March 10, 2025 at 6:10 PM