AIM isn't a stranger to hosting events in New York or at Austin's SXSW, but the new AIM and UKTI sponsored mission coincides with a significant ramping up of US indie activities by the American Association of Independent Music.

The mission, which will focus exclusively on digital music, hits the Big Apple on Sunday June 19 for a briefing in the evening. This will be followed on the Monday by a packed programme of case studies, panel discussions, speed meetings, ...