AIM Connected 2026

On Thursday 10th September we will return to East London’s Rich Mix to bring you this must-attend conference for founders, owners, leaders, strategists, executives and managers working in independent music.

Each year, AIM Connected brings together the brightest minds from the most forward-thinking businesses and entrepreneurs in music and adjacent areas to share cutting-edge concepts, deep analytics and truly independent thought. Expect big ideas, fresh insights and some strong opinions.

The event attracts a global audience of high-level figures from UK to international trade bodies and renowned independent music businesses, who come to share knowledge, learn from and connect with the UK’s independent sector. Attendees get ample opportunity to mingle with this eclectic and inspiring bunch and to form those strategic connections that are so crucial for taking your ventures to the next level.

AIM Connected is the UK's flagship independent music conference and networking event aimed at a global audience of founders, leaders, strategists and entrepreneurs across the independent music sector and beyond.

Each year, we focus on the executive, the cutting edge and the forward-thinking, with sessions exploring only the most relevant ideas for today’s fast-moving music industry. You will hear expert speakers from across the industry and beyond deliver keynotes, interviews and TED-style ‘Strong Opinions’ and Deep Dive sessions on key topics - all alongside high-level networking opportunities throughout the day.

Find out more at aimconnected.com

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PROMO CODE FOR AIM MEMBERS - To unlock subsidised member tickets, click 'Tickets,' then enter the email address you use to log into the AIM site as your 'promo code', select the subsidised ticket and then hit 'Checkout'.

Please do not buy a ticket at the standard rate. If you have any queries on this process, please email [email protected].

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Ticket Prices

General Admission: £299+VAT (£358.8 inc. VAT)

Rightsholder/Distributor Member: £149+VAT (£178.8 inc. VAT)

*Subsidised Outside of London Rightsholder/Distributor Member: £129+VAT (£154.8 inc. VAT)

Friend of AIM Tickets: £169+VAT (£202.8 inc. VAT)

WIN / IMPALA / A2IM: £149+VAT (£178.8 inc. VAT)

†Subsidised Tickets: £199+VAT (£238.8 inc. VAT)

*Email [email protected] to redeem the outside of London member discount.

†Special rate available to AIM’s UK sister organisations such as MMF, Ivors Academy, FAC, AFEM, etc. Email your relevant member organisation for the discount code.

PROMO CODES: If you are an AIM, WIN or IMPALA member, please email your representative for a promo code to unlock your subsidised tickets.

Discount Code Information: We are also offering subsidised tickets to members of various UK trade and community organisations. For more information, please contact [email protected]

Based outside of London and South East England?

We are offering cheaper tickets for Rightsholder & Distributor Members outside of London, as part of our ongoing commitment to the regions and nations. We are the only UK music conference offering different rates.