INDUSTRY ADVOCACY & NEGOTIATION:

• AIR advocates on behalf of the entire independent recording sector
• AIR negotiates with industry and government to facilitate deals for the benefit of the independent sector and broader industry
• AIR members are eligible for AIR’s collective bargaining arrangements (CMT Country Music channel and Pedestrian TV’s 9Now Pedestrian Music channel)

AWARDS:

• Invitations to the invite only AIR Awards
• Eligible to nominate artists and releases for the AIR Awards
• Eligible to vote for the AIR Awards

GOVERNANCE:

• Voting rights at AIR AGMs
• Eligible to be nominated for position on the AIR Board

DEVELOPMENT:

• Invitations to AIR events (workshops, conferences, networking)
• Eligible to apply for professional development workshops
• Access to international markets (e.g. Worldwide Independent Network’s (WINs WINHUB)
• Trade delegation in collaboration with Sounds Australia (Indie Week, New York)

INFORMATION:

• Access to exclusive AIR Members Resources (including documents from AIR and its partner organisations across the world)
• Exclusive Member News and insights

DISCOUNTS & OFFERS:

• Industry Discounts (e.g. conferences such as BIGSOUND, Music Matters)
• Exclusive offers from Friends of AIR

PROMOTION:

• Promotion of independent music through weekly Charts and Annual Awards
• Regular and ongoing promotion of independent artists and labels via AIR website and social media

OPPORTUNITIES:

• Access to Friends Of AIR presentations
• Connect with the independent music community