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Music industry experts discuss the options for independent music businesses and artists to raise finance. Featuring Martin Goldschmidt (Cooking Vinyl), Alison Wenham (AIM), Paul Barton (Pledge Music) & Karim Fanous (Music Ally).

The Association of Independent Music (AIM) is in a position to assess the overall recorded music market. Here, CEO Alison Wenham discusses the comeback of 'recording companies', the impact of established artists ignoring labels once they've had success, and how independent labels have the expertise and experience needed to best support artists. Is it time for artists to go back to creating music and leave the business end to music companies?