WIN

London, United Kingdom

London
United Kingdom

Press Releases

Business

WIN names new board, Partisan Records' Zena White elected chair

The Worldwide Independent Network (WIN), which represents the global independent music sector, has appointed its board of directors for 2023, with Zena White, chief operating officer of Partisan Records (New York, USA) as its new chair.

14th Feb 2023
Business

WIN launches two new projects to strengthen and connect the independent sector worldwide

The Worldwide Independent Network (WIN) is launching two new projects to develop new associations and foster cross-regional collaboration in key music markets. These will also help members of existing independent music trade associations build and maintain international connections and bridge gaps between markets.

28th Oct 2022
Business

WIN appoints new board, AIR's Maria Amato becomes first female chair

The Worldwide Independent Network (WIN) has appointed its board for 2022, with Maria Amato, CEO of the Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) as chair.

3rd Feb 2022
Business

WIN celebrates 15th anniversary, completes strategic restructure

The Worldwide Independent Network (WIN), the global coordination and support body for the independent music sector, is celebrating its 15th anniversary.

7th Dec 2021

About Us

The Worldwide Independent Network connects and supports independent music trade associations globally.

Founded in 2006 in response to shared issues faced by the music sector everywhere, WIN brings together local independent music trade associations throughout Australasia, Asia, Europe, North and South America, representing thousands of music companies and professionals worldwide.

 

OUR MISSION

WIN acts as a global coordination and support body for the independent sector, focusing on its long-term development and sustainability.

Through transparency, innovation and the cooperation of all the independent music trade associations worldwide, our goal is to foster a diverse and vibrant ecosystem where all independent labels have equal access and opportunities.

WIN is also a focal point for collecting and sharing knowledge about the independent sector and wider music industry at national and international level.

OUR PRIORITIES

ADVANCE, ASSIST AND EDUCATE THE NETWORK OF INDEPENDENT MUSIC ASSOCIATIONS

Helping the associations be more sustainable by providing advice, support and training, creating and sharing resources, and building capacity locally.

FACILITATE COMMUNICATION, KNOWLEDGE SHARING AND COOPERATION BETWEEN THE MEMBERS

Acting as a facilitator to increase contact and collaboration between the associations. Providing market intelligence of the industry as a whole and in individual territories.

DEVELOP ASSOCIATIONS AND REPRESENTATION IN NEW MARKETS AND REGIONS

Liaising with independent labels in countries with no grouped representation and assisting them to build associative structures and regional networks.

PROMOTE CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD FOR THE INDEPENDENTS

Assisting the independent community worldwide with their policy initiatives and advocacy efforts. Promoting equality, and fostering our diversity of languages, genres and cultures.

CHAMPION THE VALUE OF INDEPENDENT RIGHTS AND IMPROVE INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Promoting transparency and best practices. Interfacing with wider industry initiatives to improve metadata, industry standards and systems.

Locations

London
London
United Kingdom

Madrid
Madrid
Spain