Indie-Con Lift Off

The Association of Independent Music (AIM) has announced details of its annual Indie-Con event, including a keynote interview with legendary Sire Records’ founder Seymour Stein (pictured) who has launched the careers of acts such as The Ramones, Talking Heads, Madonna and The Smiths. Stein will be interviewed by Transgressive Records’ founders Tim Dellow and Toby L.

Other confirmed speakers include BBC Radio 1 Head of Programmes Rhys Hughes, Robomagic founder Rob Hallett, Rough Trade Records’ founder Geoff Travis, Cooking Vinyl’s Head of International Anette Collins and Radio X Head of Music Mike Walsh.

Topics will include: How are artists making money in 2016? A and R and artist development in 2016 and fan loyalty: creating, maintaining and rewarding superfans. Early bird tickets are on-sale now, find out more here.