Association of Independent Promoters

27/04/2026

Join us at The Blue Man in Brighton for the annual TGE social.

AIP brings together a growing network of independent live music promoters, from grassroots freelancers to in-house programmers—all working to champion positive change in the UK music industry
Open to all AIP members and friends
Refreshments will be provided. ☕️. 📍The Blue Man, 95 Gloucester Rd, Brighton BN1 4AP
⏰10- 12pm Friday 15th May
🎉Free event, no official The Great Escape pass required for entry. Please RSVP via the link in bio and here: https://forms.gle/c7cpCpzvuumGx1hg6. Sponsored by SEEtickets

08/03/2026

For all those women live music promoters out there in live that bring sometimes a different way of approaching live, we salute you for working like a woman, as women in the industry, we have barriers that, on top of the challenges the industry already brings (that we all face) means we have to work hard to remain in the industry.

It is through our own determination to have a voice in the industry, to help break down barriers through other people already in the industry (you know who you are), to keep it in check, and to never forget that equality and women’s voices have a seat at the table.

The theme for this year’s IWD is “Give to Gain.”
Give To Gain emphasises the power of reciprocity and support. When people, organisations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase. Giving is not a subtraction; it’s intentional multiplication. When women thrive, we all rise.

Whether through donations, knowledge, resources, infrastructure, visibility, advocacy, education, training, mentoring, or time, contributing to women’s advancement helps create a more supportive and interconnected world.

What will you Give to Gain gender equality?

24/12/2025

Season’s Greetings from AIP!

As we wrap up the year, we want to say a huge thank you to our members, partners and supporters for being part of AIP in 2025.

This year we’ve seen:
✨ 70% membership growth
✨ A new expanded AIP board
✨ The launch of the AIP Report and Diversity Database
✨ Training, mentoring and wellbeing support for independent promoters across the UK.

None of this would have been possible without your support, collaboration and belief in the vital role of independent promoters.

We’re excited for what’s ahead in 2026, with new resources, continued training and more opportunities to connect, share skills and grow together.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a succesful start to the New Year.

19/12/2025

Parliamentary Inquiry: UK Live Music Industry

The UK Parliament has launched an inquiry into competition and market functioning in the live music industry, inviting written evidence until 23 January.

The inquiry will examine market characteristics and trends that may be harming fair competition, an especially important opportunity for promoters whose work or businesses have been affected by larger companies or multi-nationals taking shows off them.

Find out more/submit your written evidence here: https://committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evidence/3799/

17/12/2025

HI ALL,

Here’s a short video round-up of LIVE (Live music Industry Venues & Entertainment) and later in the video the new LIVE Trust (more news on that soon!!!) from the last 12 months.
Narrated by Steve Lamacq.

As the Association of Independent Promoters, we’ve contributed, lobbied, negotiated and brought your views to the table, as one of the 14 key member associations.

Many of the government 'live music' policies are now considered & driven more than ever, by our collective voice...
Which includes your input!

Just thought we'd share this short video to update on some of the things, via LIVE, we've been involved with in 2025.

Looking forward to sharing more,
hopefully positive news with you very soon in early 2026.

Cheers and hope everyone has a great festive break too!

Everything you need to know about the UK live music industry in 2025, narrated by LIVE’s chair, Steve Lamacq, in just 4 minutes…Wishing everyone a happy holi...

11/12/2025

Huge congrats to two AIP members recognised at this year’s LIVE Awards!

The Folklore Rooms (run by Jacko Hooper) was shortlisted for Grassroots Music Champion, and Juicebox Live made the finals for Regional Promoter of the Year.

Proud to see independent promoters getting the recognition they deserve.

02/12/2025

A huge thank you to Un-Convention for an inspiring few days in Manchester!

The 114th edition once again proved why it’s such an essential gathering for the grassroots and independent live community, bringing early-career and established promoters together from across the UK to share ideas, build networks and spark practical solutions.
AIP had an incredibly positive conference:

40+ promoters joined our AIP Social, brilliantly supported by Chris from Hey! Manchester on the door. We welcomed promoters from Manchester, Chester, Lancaster, Bradford, York and beyond—opening up valuable conversations and strengthening regional connections.

15+ new sign-ups from promoters keen to join AIP and become part of our growing national network.

Our panel discussions highlighted a crucial takeaway:
For grassroots live music to thrive, we need clearer data that separates the grassroots ecosystem from the wider large-scale live industry. This will help better represent regional realities and support underrepresented areas that are regularly missed off touring maps.

The conference was also a chance to further strengthen AIP’s relationships with sector partners including and others working to improve conditions for independent promoters.

Thanks again to the team and event partners PRS Foundation and , plus venue hosts , as well as everyone who joined us throughout. Let’s keep creating energising spaces for the grassroots to connect, collaborate and push the live sector forward.

14/11/2025

AIP Events at the Un-Convention Conference and Showcase in Manchester later this month.


Un-Convention 2025 takes place in Manchester on Thursday 20 – Friday 21 November, bringing together hundreds of pioneering artists, promoters, managers, labels and festivals to explore the future of the music industry.

Join us for the events below:

👉 AIP Social
📆 Thursday 20 November, 12–1pm
📍 Rose and Monkey Hotel - 31 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JZ Supported by

Association of Independent Promoters Meet-up at The Rose and Monkey. Open to AIP members and promoters considering joining. refreshments provided RSVP here. (RSVP in bio to help us understand the numbers, but it’s fine to drop in if space allows.)
👉 Building Better Support for Promoters Workshop with PRS Foundation, AIP and Skiddle
📆 Thursday 20 November, 1-2pm
📍 Rose and Monkey Hotel

Hosted in partnership with Skiddle, the PRS Foundation and the Association of Independent Promoters (AIP), this session will spark conversations on everything from key skills, building resilience, collaboration and community, funding, training and resources available, working towards providing practical solutions with promoters at the heart.

The event will also include an exclusive preview of the PRS Foundation’s new Early Career Promoter Guide (with many of the chapter written by our own members)

RSVP only, in bio

The password for tickets to the roundtable workshop is: Un-Convention2025.
Note: Limited spaces

07/11/2025

Big news!

We are proud to announce the launch of the AIP Diversity Database, the first national resource of its kind celebrating and spotlighting the full spectrum of live music promoters across the UK.

From promoters who identify as women and non-binary to those who are LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, d/Deaf or disabled, and/or from ethnically diverse backgrounds, this database showcases the breadth of talent driving live music events forward.

Developed by the AIP in partnership with leading industry organisations, it’s designed to help venues, agents, artists, and bookers connect with a wider range of promoters and build a further inclusive live music scene.

💡 This is a live, evolving resource that will continue to grow and improve over time. We recognise that identity is personal and complex, so we’ve chosen not to categorise individuals, respecting how people wish to self-identify and the many ways diversity is expressed.

👉 Explore the database, discover new voices shaping the future of live music. Link in bio / AIP website 🔗 Live at 12 noon 7-11-26

👉 Promoters: If you’re UK-based and identify as diverse/from the groups listed above, sign up now to join this pioneering community. Link in bio on Instagram 🔗. Partners:












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