The Association Of Independent Music has announced it will stage another delegation to India. With support from UK Trade & Investment, a number of AIM members will next week visit the Indian cities of Mumbai (that's Bombay to you colonial types) and Chennai to check out the nightlife there - I mean, to meet with the local music industry and explore possible business opportunities for the UK independent sector.
Among the independent music companies participating are Assi Enterprises, BHX Management, Chevstar Records, Concept Music, DDA Consulting, Goodmedia Ltd, Karmasound, Meem Music, Network International, Sheridans, Smekkleysa and Stepen Music.
Confirming the jaunt, AIM chairman Alison Wenham told CMU: "India represents a massive opportunity for the British music industry, and the AIM missions are proving invaluable to build knowledge and understanding in this rapidly developing country. UKTI, AIM and the delegates gain first hand experience of the market, and we hope to build on already impressive successes, demonstrated by TwoPointNine, an AIM member, who has achieved platinum sales with Juggy D".