The UK’s Flagship Independent Music Conference returns on Tuesday 9th September 2025.
AIM Connected is the UK’s high-level independent music conference and key networking event, focussing on the themes of music business, technology, and people. Hear expert speakers from across the industry and beyond deliver keynotes, interviews, TED-style ‘Strong Opinions’ and Deep Dive sessions, alongside networking opportunities across the day.
Join us at AIM Connected for a day of insight with independent leaders. From powering UK music growth and supporting the next generation, to driving climate action, diversifying your business, and harnessing the power of AI. Expect hands-on digital platform workshops and inspiring interviews with industry leaders shaping the future. Full programming and speaker line will be announced shortly.
This is a must-attend event for business founders, owners, strategists, leaders and execs in music. You’ll come away with the fresh insights, new tools, and new connections you need to stay ahead of the curve, run an effective music business and maximise your income.
ABOUT THE ORGANISER
AIM is a members-owned, not-for-profit music trade body that exists to help and support the UK’s powerful independent music community, which makes up 33% of the recorded music market.
Now in its 25th year, AIM’s members range from the largest, most respected record labels and associated music businesses to self-releasing artists and the next generation of entrepreneurs in music - including 4AD, Because Music Black Acre, Brownswood, Domino Recording Co, Chrysalis, FAMM, Jazz Refreshed, The Leaf Label, Matador, NQ Records, Ninja Tune, Rough Trade Records, Transgressive, Secretly Canadian, Warp, XL Recordings, Young and many more.
