Association Of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP)

Our Los Angeles Chapter Young Professionals Committee is excited to announce the launch of their peer-to-peer networking program, Pub Pals! The new initiative aims to empower young professionals in the independent music publishing industry by helping them build meaningful relationships, collaborate with peers, and grow their careers. You can apply to be a part of the program here: https://lnkd.in/g_eHVwS2 Read more about the program in the announcement below! https://lnkd.in/gPspehFE

The AIMP Miami Music Publishing Summit with Music Publishers Canada is just around the corner on November 2, and we couldn’t have made this event possible without the generous support of our incredible sponsors! 🙌 A big thank you to Music Publishers Canada, Frost School of Music UM, and AIMP National sponsors ASCAP, Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency Ltd. (CMRRA), Exploration, The Mechanical Licensing Collective, SX Works Global Publisher Services, and YouTube. We also want to extend our gratitude to the SESAC Music Group companies: Audiam, Inc., Mint Digital Services, HFA/Rumblefish, and SESAC. The Summit is free to attend and advance registration is required. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ghAaa43t Sponsorships are also still available. Please email michaellau@aimp.org to inquire.

ATTENTION AIMP NASHVILLE MEMBERS: Today is your last chance to vote in the 2025 AIMP Nashville Chapter Board elections! Please check your email for your ballot, and contact nainfo@aimp.org if you have not received one.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Lawry's yesterday for our Music Supervision panel! Moderator Michael Todd spoke with panelists Matt Lilley, Garrett McElver, Frankie Pine, and Tony Von Pervieux about current budget and deal trends in music supervision, the impact of tech disruptors like Splice, Tracklib, and other AI apps, the politics behind placements, and more. Make sure to keep an eye on our website to sign up for our upcoming events! https://lnkd.in/erUm8-dM

On October 23rd and 24th, the International Council of Music Creators (CIAM) General Assembly will take place in Montreal, co-hosted by SOCAN. It’s the key annual gathering of music creators, thought leaders, and industry professionals. It will feature keynotes, industry panels, Fair Trade Music International awards, and a women’s songwriting camp. This year will also see the announcement of CIAM elections, with a strong focus on generative AI licensing.

Coming up next week! We are currently seeking AIMP members from all Chapters to participate in our virtual Constituency Groups. If you are interested in joining for any of these discussion topics, please email nyvp@aimp.org to RSVP.

We're thrilled to announce the schedule for out upcoming AIMP Miami Music Publishing Summit with Music Publishers Canada, coming up on November 2nd at Frost School of Music UM! The event will feature a full day of workshops, panels, info sessions, and networking and is free to attend with registration here - https://lnkd.in/ghAaa43t Click the link below to see the current schedule, announced speakers, and more! https://lnkd.in/g3P8SPY5

Save the date: the 2025 Clio Music Awards will be presented on Thursday, January 30th during Grammy Week in Los Angeles. Top winners will be presented live on stage at the Fonda Theatre in addition to specialty awards, performances, and our Label, Publisher, Agency, and Advertiser of the Year honorees. Make plans to join us as we celebrate creativity in music marketing, artist & brand collaborations, and the use of music in ads and trailers. As a reminder, our final extended deadline is next Friday, October 11. Celebrate your work and your team. Earn your Clio. Enter today. clios.com/music (Program graphics designed by 𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒘 𝑱𝒂𝒄𝒐𝒃𝒔𝒐𝒏.)

The International Confederation of Music Publishers (ICMP) has elected Rell Lafargue, the Chief Operating Officer of NASDAQ-listed independent music company Reservoir Media Management, Inc., to Vice Chair of the organisation’s Global Board. Lafargue was first elected to the ICMP board in 2022. He will now serve as Vice Chair until 2026. In addition, Kobalt Music‘s Chief Digital Officer Bob Bruderman, has been elected to the board for a two-year mandate, as well as Damian Rinaldi, General Manager of the @Australasian Music Publishers Association Ltd. (AMPAL), who steps up to the Global Board on behalf of MPA Australasia. “Our recent board meetings in Singapore tackled national, regional and global issues for the music publishing industry and our songwriter partners,” said ICMP Chair Jackie Alway OBE.  https://lnkd.in/eVFjWQWP

Join us in person this Wednesday for an insightful panel featuring some of New York’s top A&R professionals as they explore the current state of independent music publishing in NYC. Discover what they seek in emerging talent, how they nurture their songwriters and artists, and learn more about the vibrant landscape of the NYC songwriter community. This event includes a $20 registration fee if you are not an AIMP member.  Visit aimp.org for more.