⚡️For the first time, ShowUp is organizing the ShowUp Action Summit: a conference gathering of artists, industry legislators and movement leaders discussing the state of activism in the music industry.

🌟 Learn more at our blog: bit.ly/4cYhXZF

🚨 See our renewed 🔟 Global Independent Values for the independent music sector!
👉winformusic.org/values/

📝 In MBW, our CEO Noemí Planas outlines the core values of the indies & their commitment to a transparent, ethical & sustainable marketplace. In an industry marked by mergers & acquisitions, we stand as guardians of diversity & creativity! 💪
👉musicbusinessworldwide.com/can-the-indepe…

A2IM's General Manager, Lisa Hresko, was in DC this week in support of Rep. Maxwell Frost's CREATE ART Act which would provide federal grants to musicians, artists and other creatives to cover artistic activities, living expenses, and more.

Learn more: bit.ly/4aPlmbk

Official speakers & preliminary panel topics have just been announced! Check it out here: bit.ly/3W0EWgi

🚨LAST CALL: Now that you have a peak at what's in store, secure your badge before prices rise at midnight TONIGHT (EDT). Get badges at bit.ly/3UdWdBm

In the age of AI, protecting creative rights is more important than ever. The Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act by Adam Schiff is a critical step forward, and A2IM proudly supports it.

#AI #ArtificialIntelligence

Meet this week's Featured Executive, Hannan Mumtaz of SunPop ☀️

Hannan explains how she cold-emailed and artist-managed her way into the music industry, leading her to work with some of her favorite artists today!

🔗Read the full interview here: bit.ly/4axkwAk

💿 A2IM Job Board Thursday!

🔗 Apply at a2im.org/jobs

Matador Records
Secretly Group
SmithsonianFolklife
Stones Throw

Badge prices for A2IM Indie Week will rise from Tier 1 to Tier 2 next Thursday, April 11th! Wednesday 4/10 is your last chance to buy badges at the current rate.

Lock-in your trip to the largest gathering of the independent sector in the U.S.!

🔗Badges: a2imindieweek.org/tickets

This Thurs. at 1pm ET join our Indiescussion webinar with DPG Worldwide as they delve into the intricacies of the playlist ecosystem and the dynamic landscape of DSPs.
🌟We invite established/emerging artists + labels and their dedicated teams!

RSVP: bit.ly/3J0vSAD

Meet this week's Featured Executive, Dan Pearson, founder & CEO of Lakeside Entertainment Group. We discussed Dan's early music industry career as a DJ entrepreneur at 12y/o, a rising Lakeside artist who just wrapped tour with the Jo Bro's + more.

Full interview: bit.ly/3J2eCLh

➡️ A2IM | Head of Business Development | FT | NYC

➡️ [PIAS] America | National Publicity Mger | Los Angeles, CA

➡️ Secretly Group | Catalog Project Manager | Brooklyn, NY | Bloomington, IN, Los Angeles, CA

➡️ Stones Throw | Project Manager | FT | Los Angeles, CA

Distribution and Artist Services company @Amuse_io presents Dream Factory campaign, fronted by rising alt-pop star Emei, portraying the stories and dreams of a new generation of independent artists.

🔗Check out the whole spotlight at our blog: a2im.org/ams-amuse-drea…

This Thursday at 1pm ET join Vasja Veber of @Viberate as he explains how labels can identify unsigned potential superstars, which metrics to use for marketing campaigns, how to make yourself as an artist visible on the platform + more.

🔗 Webinar RSVP: bit.ly/49bmHrH

Heads up! 🚨Today is your LAST CHANCE to grab tier 1 tickets for the 2024 Libera Awards! Purchase your tickets by 11:59pm (EDT) tonight to secure the lowest price possible.

Get more information and snag your tickets here: bit.ly/4bFoZl4

The ELVIS Act, protecting music creators against misuse of AI, has passed in Tennessee and will officially go into effect on July 1! 👏
We're honored to have been early supporters of this initiative, and applaud all who were involved in making it happen.
bit.ly/3VpXk24

A2IM is seeking a Head of Business Development in NYC! Get more information, apply, and view more job listings at a2im.org/jobs
Stem
Secretly Group

BIG NEWS! We’re honored to share that The Callous Daoboys have been nominated for the BEST HEAVY RECORD at the 2024 @A2IM Libera Awards happening in NYC on June 10th! ✨
#A2IM #IndependentMusic #StayIndie #LiberaAwards #A2IM LiberaAwards #LiberaNominee

Sir, a second nomination has hit the Topshelf Records offices.

We are officially nominated for “Label of the Year” at 2024 A2IM Libera Awards.

Congratulations to Ratboys on being nominated for “Best Rock Record” at the A2IM Libera Awards. Hell yeah.