Polaris Hub, the alliance of Nordic collection societies KODA (Denmark), TEOSTO (Finland) and TONO (Norway), has released the results of its 2024 Polaris Nordic Digital Music Survey.

‘AIM Presents: Future Independents’ is the annual music industry knowledge and networking conference for independent artists, labels, music entrepreneurs and anyone involved in, or looking to get into, releasing music professionally. Organiser, The Association of Independent Music (AIM), has revealed the first wave of speakers for its 2024 instalment on Wednesday 10th July, 10:00 – 19:00 BST.

Community orchestra and choir, The Fantasy Orchestra, with 80+ members spanning the UK and Paris, will come together on 20th July to present a colourful repertoire of vibrant Brazilian Tropicalia, spotlighting the controversial ‘60s movement.

The UK’s leading physical distributor, Proper Distribution, part of Proper Group AG, has signed a deal with US-based Firebird Music Holdings to service its partner labels, artist management agencies and other creative businesses.

Mahogany, the global multi-platform music brand best known for the Mahogany Sessions video channel, has launched Mahogany Songs, a new distribution service for independent artists.

The AIM Independent Music Awards returns on 17th October for its fourth edition at London’s iconic Roundhouse, the ceremony’s natural home. In 14 brief years, the event has established itself as the UK’s leading music tastemaker awards – recognising the best, brightest, most unique and diverse artists, labels, and entrepreneurs.

RoEx, the tech startup driving cutting-edge intelligent audio production tools has been awarded a £250,000 grant by national innovation agency Innovate UK, as part of its “Creative Catalyst: AI in the Music Industry” funding competition.

AIM (The Association of Independent Music) and the BPI (British Phonographic Industry) have appointed Roxy Erickson, co-founder of sustainability consultancy Creative Zero, as Project Manager to lead on the next phase of the Music Climate Pact.

Simi Agbaje has today been awarded ‘Music Entrepreneur of the Year’ – the Young Music Boss Awards’ (YMBA) flagship title – presented in partnership with The Association of Independent Music (AIM).