WIN (Worldwide Independent Network) is a new coalition of independent music trade associations, which represents an estimated 7,500 – 10,000 independent record labels globally. Since forming officially at Midem (World Music Market) in January 2006, this collective, (whose members include United Kingdom, USA, Australia, Canada, Japan, the European Union, New Zealand, Brazil, South Africa and Israel), meets regularly to discuss, debate, and pursue those issues most important to increasing visibility and market access for independent music companies around the world.

Among its objectives, WIN will:

• increase the visibility of the independent sector in the global market
• ensure that Indies’ rights are represented fairly and equitably, in blanket licensing, in litigation and other forms of industry engagement
• develop common specific strategies to deal with independents’ commercial, cultural and political issues
• promote key issues such as national, regional, and international policies
• create a global network of Trade Associations and their member companies to work together, to formulate key political and commercial strategies and to unite the sector globally

Alison Wenham (UK) was elected President of WIN , with Vice Presidents David Vodicka (Australia) and Peter Gordon (A2IM)

Member Associations include:

• AIM (UK)
• A2IM (USA)
• CIRPA (Canada)
• IMPALA (Europe)
• ADISQ (Quebec)
• INZIMA (Israel)
• AIRCO (South Africa)
• IMNZ (New Zealand)
• ABMI (Brazil)
• AIR (Australia)

Membership is currently free to any independent Trade Association. To apply, please contact Ellie Mules at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it