Association of Independent Music (AIM)
Ben Wynter is an accomplished professional in the music industry, currently serving as the Co-Chair of the EDI Task Force and a committee member at IMPALA Independent Music Companies Association since January 2023. In June 2024, Ben founded The Be Unstoppable Podcast, where engaging discussions with influential figures in music, business, and culture are led to inspire resilience and leadership among listeners. As the Director of Business Development & Partnerships at the Association of Independent Music since January 2021, Ben drives strategic partnerships to support the independent music sector's growth. Additionally, Ben manages Unstoppable Music Group, a talent management company founded in 2010, and co-founded Power Up! to advocate for black professionals within the UK music industry. Previous roles include overseeing grants at PRS Foundation and co-owning Young Talent Network, alongside other positions that showcase a strong career foundation in music business and production. Ben holds a BA Hons in Commercial Music from the University of Westminster.
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Association of Independent Music (AIM)
AIM is the not-for-profit trade organisation representing and supporting the UK’s independent music community, which makes up over a quarter of the UK’s recorded music market. Now in its 25th year, AIM’s members range from the largest, most respected record labels and associated music businesses in the world to DIY or self-releasing artists and the next generation of entrepreneurs in music. These include 4AD, Black Acre, Beggars Group, Blue Raincoat, CTRL Music, Dirty Hit, Domino Recording Co, FAMM, Finesse Foreva, Hospital Records, Ninja Tune, Numbers, Partisan, Transgressive, Secretly Canadian, Stones Throw, Supernature, Warp, and XL Recordings. AIM exists to level the playing field for UK independent music businesses - the beating heart of music. No matter their genre, their background, how much money they have, how they identify or their age, AIM provides access to the knowledge and contacts creative entrepreneurs need to create, build and win. AIM supports its members, not only through the difficult times, but also on a day-to-day level with practical support that makes a real difference to their lives and work, helping them take their businesses to the next level.