WIN ANNUAL REPORT CELEBRATES YEAR OF COLLABORATION
Worldwide Independent Network (WIN), the organization that connects and develops the global independent music community, has published its 2023-24 Annual Report, providing a comprehensive overview of its work and projects.
With new member associations in Bulgaria, India, and Paraguay, WIN now operates in 43 territories across Australasia, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America, representing over 8,000 music businesses through 37 national and regional associations.
To better reflect its diverse global membership, WIN has introduced a new governance structure with five geographic blocs. New directors from Croatia, Chile, South Korea, Argentina, and India have joined the board.
The report highlights the new SupportersProgram, aimed at companies that want to champion the global independent music sector.
Alongside the national and regional affiliate and ‘friends of’ schemes, it allows them to benefit from meaningful engagement with independent music businesses while helping WIN in its essential work of connecting and developing independent trade associations around the world.
Along with its members, WIN has continued to address global industry challenges. The sector’s position has been strengthened with the renewed Global Independent Values.
WIN’s Principles for Generative AI offer guidance in the complex emerging area of artificial intelligence and advocate for high global standards and a joined-up international approach.
Key events of the year include cross-regional collaboration and association-building activities in Latin America and Asia, WINHUBin-person and online sessions, and the annual WINCON conference.
These spaces brought together hundreds of professionals from around the world to network, build capacity, and make meaningful connections.