 USEFUL REPORTSAIM 10 - 10TH ANNIVERSARY MAGAZINE 2009 marks AIM's 10th anniversary, and what a lot has happened in those 10 years. To mark the occasion we produced a 10th anniversary magazine, detailing everything we have achieved, all the significant industry happenings of the last 10 years, tips on running a label and interviews with some of our most successful label managers. Download this magazine here - enjoy! Download AIM's 10 Anniversary Magazine (PDF 2.8MB) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AIM JOURNAL - BUSINESS AFFAIRS NEWSLETTER The AIM Journal is a fantastic new business affairs newsletter containing lots of interesting articles, opinions and business information dealing with day-to-day label matters written by Friends of AIM, industry organisations and AIM committee members. Download issue 8 (June 2010) here - AIM Journal Issue 8 (PDF 1.2MB) Download issue 7 (January 2010) - special 10th anniversary edition here - AIM Journal Issue 7 (PDF 4.3MB) Download Issue 6 (January 2009) here - AIM Journal Issue 6 (PDF 1.3MB) Download Issue 5 (November 08) here - AIM Journal Issue 5 (PDF 1.5MB) Download Issue 4 (August 08) here - AIM Journal Issue 4 (PDF 1.1MB) Download Issue 3 here - AIM Journal Issue 3 (PDF 1MB) Download Issue 2 here - AIM Journal Issue 2 - (PDF 1.4MB) Download Issue 1 here - AIM Journal Issue 1 (PDF 1.2MB) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UK Music - Liberating Creativity Report Find out about the important work being undertaken by UK Music, the umbrella organisation that represents the collective interests of the UK's commercial music industry. Liberating Creativity Report (PDF 2.2MB) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Death to CD Promo! - Discussion Paper by Gavin O'Shea, Lo Recordings At AIM's AGM in July 2009, members voted in favour of AIM supporting an industry-wide move away from CD promos, as proposed by Gavin O'Shea of Lo Recordings. This idea made a lot of sense to attending labels, as it is better for the environment and could save labels a lot of money. To read up on Gavin O'Shea's proposal and his thoughts on how it might work, download his 'Death to CD Promo!' report below: Death to CD Promos Discussion Paper (PDF 40KB) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UK MEPs - 2009 The following list details the 72 MEPS elected for the United Kingdom. The list also mentions which political group they belong to and in which parliamentary committee they will be active. UK MEPS document (PDF 68KB) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A2IM NEWSLETTER FEB 09 - NEWS FROM AMERICAN INDEPENDENT LABELS Read the latest news and success stories from American Independent Labels, in a summary from AIM's USA equivalent - A2IM. A2IM News, Notes and Noise February 2009 (PDF 428KB) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AIM AGMS - ANNUAL REPORTS AIM Annual Report 2008 (PDF 2.5MB) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPYRIGHT IN THE DIGITAL AGE Copyright in the Digital Age paper has been sent to the UK Intellectual Property Office in support of our input to the first stage of consultation on the recommendations of the Gowers Review of Intellectual Property. We believe it is a worthwhile and significant contribution to the current essential debate on the future of intellectual property, and the future of the music sector of the creative industries. Click on the link below to view the paper - Copyright in the Digital Age (1.1 MB) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AIM MEMBERSHIP SURVEY 2007 RESULTS The UK's independent sector is diverse, creative and entrepreneurial, the largest and most innovative in the world. Last month AIM conducted its first Annual Membership Survey, canvassing members about their companies and where they require support. The results revealed some key trends and interesting facts about the UK independent music sector, which employs thousands of people and - as the figures demonstrate - makes a significant contribution to the UK economy. Download a summary of the results (PDF 588KB) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Green Music Guide The Green Music Guide, produced by Julie's Bicycle, is a ‘how-to’ for music companies and individuals interested in greening their activities – from touring to offices, recording studios to festivals. The Guide shows how the industry can meet London’s ambitious emission reductions targets of cutting its co2e by 60% by 2025. Visit the Julie's Bicycle website to download, click here. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIVE MUSIC FORUM REPORT 2007 The Live Music Forum, Chaired by Feargal Sharkey, recently published its findings and recommendations. Click the link below to view the report. www.culture.gov.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UK MUSIC OFFICE IN THE USA REPORT (2004) - 'MAKE OR BREAK - SUPPORTING UK MUSIC IN THE USA' The UK Music Office report commissioned by AIM and co-authored by Doug D'Arcy (Songlines, AIM Board member and former president of Chrysalis and Dedicated Records) and Paul Brindley (consultant and musician), it investigates reasons for the UK's plummeting market share in the US and combines a mix of interviews with industry experts and practitioners, and industry surveys. To download the executive summary or the full report, please click on the relevant link below. Be patient, these are big documents and they do take a long time to download! UK Music Office Report Executive Summary (PDF 1.3 MB) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONSUMERS CALL THE TUNE (THE IMPACT OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES ON THE MUSIC INDUSTRY), DCMS (2002) Consumers Call The Tune (The Impact of New Technologies on the Music Industry), DCMS, 2002 Consumers Call The Tune Report (PDF 1.3MB) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIVE MUSIC IN ENGLAND & WALES - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (OCTOBER 2004) This is a report on a survey carried out by MORI, looking at the extent to which small venues across England & Wales are staging live music. Link to the DCMS reseach ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMPALA ACTIVITY REPORT 2006-7 Impala Activity Report 2006-7 (PDF 208KB) IMPALA ACTIVITY REPORT 2005-2006 IMPALA Activity Report 2005-6(PDF 204KB) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Impala Online Newsletter July 2010 (PDF 268KB) Impala Online Newsletter February 2010 (PDF 272KB) Impala Online Newsletter December 2009 (PDF 238KB) Impala Online Newsletter August 2009 (PDF 222KB) Impala Online Newsletter - April 2009 (PDF 240KB) Impala Online Newsletter - February 2009 (PDF 212KB) |
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