Martin Charles Mills

The Association of Independent Music Ltd. operates as an association which provides a collective voice for the UK’s independent music industry. The firm information and contacts for running a label, legal and business affairs guidance and also offers expert advice on all label business areas. The company was founded by Martin Mills in 1999 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Video Performance Ltd. was founded in 1984 and engages in collecting and distributing license fees for broadcasting and public performance of music videos. The private company is based in London, UK.

PRS for Music Ltd. is a British company that protects the value of music by licensing music usage and collecting royalties for its members. PRS for Music is based in London, UK. The private company provides helpful information regarding registering, amending, and checking the details of works, compositions, and songs. It also offers guidance on copyright and licenses to cover the legal use of music in various businesses, organizations, products, and services. The company pays out royalties to its members through four main distributions each year. The company was founded in 1914 by Oliver Hawkes, William Boosey. Andrea Czapary Martin has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

American Association of Independent Music operates as a not-for-profit trade organization representing diverse group American record labels. It represents musical genres as diverse as their membership, including Bluegrass, Blues, Children’s, Classical, Comedy, Country, Dance/electronic, Gospel, Folk, Hawaiian, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Latin, Metal, New Age, Pop, R&B, Reggae, Roots, Soca/Caribbean, Traditional American, World, and more. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Driift Live Ltd. is a British company that produces, promotes, and provides a platform for high-quality livestream events for renowned artists and performers such as Coldplay, Kylie Minogue, and Nick Cave. The company is based in the UK and has offices in other locations. The company works with famous directors and iconic venues to deliver full campaigns for these shows and partner with various companies in the industry. Driift has sold over 700,000 tickets to audiences in more than 190 countries and has received major awards from BAFTA, the Royal Television Society, and the Webbys. The company was founded by Brian John Message and Richard Anthony Salmon, with Richard Anthony Salmon serving as the CEO since incorporation.

The State51 Music Group Ltd. is a completely independent, British one-stop music company. The State51 Music Group is based in London, UK. The private company believes in the power of being different and have created a uniquely innovative and award-winning range of products. The company, founded in 1991, operates as a label, atelier, factory, and collective.