UK music industry plans new India trade mission

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), in partnership with the Association of Independent Music (AIM) and BPI is planning a new trade mission to India in December.

Jim Ottewill
  • By Jim Ottewill
  • 5 Aug 2015
  • min read
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), in partnership with the Association of Independent Music (AIM) and BPI is planning a new trade mission to India in December.

Taking place 2-8 December in Mumbai, the new mission will aim to open up the Indian music market for new business opportunities for indie record labels.

According to organisers, the week-long mission will include a programme of education, networking, B2B meetings, conferences, showcases, visit to a festival and other music-related activities. Confirmed activities include access to the Exchange, a popular music conference and the NH7 Weekender, a multi-genre music festival.

Artists, managers, promoters, record labels, digital distribution companies, festival bookers/directors/organisers and promoters are being invited to participate.

Chris Tams, BPI director of Independent Membership and International, said: ‘From Hollywood to Bollywood, BPI continues to forge relationships in overseas markets to support the growth of British music around the world.

‘India is a popular destination on the world music map and is becoming a hotspot for UK acts to tour and perform. The mission offers a host of opportunities to the independent sector for understanding the huge potential of the market and for meeting those who can open the right doors to lead to commercial success.’

Looking to attend? - then please contact Chris.Tams@bpi.co.uk to register your interest.

Alternatively you can contact AIM's Judith Govey judith@musicindie.com or UKTI's Phil Patterson Phil.Patterson@uktispecialist.com