The Association of Independent Music (AIM) has confirmed further details of its AGM on Wednesday, September 27 at Glaziers Hall, London.
The AGM discussion this year will see AIM CEO Paul Pacifico (pictured) discuss the future of the artist-label relationship along with the place of labels in the fast-changing music landscape with Joe Mount, founder of Metronomy; pioneering British independent artist Roots Manuva; and Shingai Shoniwa, vocalist and bass player in the Noisettes.
“This is my first AGM as CEO of AIM and I am looking forward to the opportunity to speak directly with so many of our members who attend,” said Pacifico. “The AGM is a real chance to talk about this year that has seen a lot of change both within AIM and across the music industry in general. It is also a chance to set out our renewed strategy for AIM, our achievements so far and our goals for the year ahead.”
The nominees for AIM board membership have also been announced. There are currently 18 AIM board members and in accordance with the rotation provisions, one-fifth (four directors) of the members of the board shall be required to retire from office. They are:
- Hannah Overton - Secretly Group
- Lesley Bleakley Beggars Group
- Peter Quicke - Ninja Tune
- Peter Thompson - Play It Again Sam Recordings
The AIM members will elect new board representatives from this year’s candidates. The nominees are:
Alex Bean – 37 Adventures
Charlie Andrew – Square Leg Records
Danny Kier – Caps on Cats Records
Emily Moxon – Brownswood Recordings
Jeff Bell – Partisan Records
Mark Lee – Nub Music
Martin Mills – Beggars Group
Michael Harkit – Harkit Records
Nadia Khan – Dench Records
Nigel Adams – Full Time Hobby
Sarah Monument – Sonic Efficiency
Thomas Quaye – Planet Mu Records
Will Saul - !K7
“I am very grateful for the support and advice from our board and would like to take this opportunity to thank our directors who are stepping down this year and those who have put themselves forward for election,” added Pacifico. “The strength and experience of the candidates speaks volumes about the health and diversty of the independent music sector – it is very much alive and kicking.”
