AIRCO, The Association of Independent Record Companies, is a non-profit National Music Industry Association, proactively serving and representing the interests and development of South African Independent Companies across South Africa and the world. AIRCO members are record companies and labels, across the full spectrum of music genres, from all over South Africa, and ranging from small sole traders to some of the biggest independent operators in the South African music industry.

AIRCO’S vision is to grow the Independents’ market share, improve visibility of independent music and artists, and promote key issues such as market access and cultural diversity in all national, regional and international policies.