AIM announces final speakers for AIM Sync Conference

11 March 2020 - Press release

The Association of Independent Music (AIM) has announced the final wave of speakers joining its global sync licensing conference AIM Sync, as well as the full details of panels, listening sessions and one-on-one networking taking place on the 30^th of March at The Barbican Centre.

AIM Sync is the only truly global sync conference in London. The newly announced speakers comprise an international group of experts from the worlds of music supervision, film, TV, gaming, advertising and composition. They join the conference from companies including Walt Disney, BT Sport, Xbox Game Studios (Microsoft/Xbox), Beggars Group and Domino Publishing.

The newly announced speakers join an esteemed list of international experts from companies including Air Edel, BBC, Beggars Group, Create Advertising, Hospital Records, Level Two Music & Disco, My Hart Canyon Music and Too Young among others.

A number of panel discussions will take place throughout the day, covering a range of topics including:

• Independent Music & Luxury Brands
• Music Sync in Australia
• 'Sex Education' Case Study
• 'The Crown' Trailer Case Study
• 'Forza Horizon' x Hospital Records Case Study
• Advance Deal Masterclass
• 2WEI Music – How to Place Your Music in Ads, Trailers and Feature Films
• BBC Sync & Soundtrack Workshop

 

For the first time at AIM Sync this year, the evening reception will include the presentation of two awards, 'Independent Sync of the Year' and 'Music Supervisor of the Year'. Judged by a panel of experts from the sync community, the awards will shine a spotlight on the use of independent music and artists in the sync and brand landscape. Submissions, which close on 16 March, are free for ticketholders and £50 for non-delegates.

International buyers will take part in listening sessions, workshops, and one-on-one networking sessions, creating invaluable opportunities for sync professionals and business leaders to make high-quality connections and practical guidance and advice to help them achieve their goals. 

Listening sessions also give attendees a chance to hear direct feedback from supervisors on what they need to get their music synced.

Limited tickets for the event are available from the AIM Sync website as well as full list of panel descriptions, details and timings www.aimsync.co.uk  

Tickets start from £125+VAT for AIM members. Lunch, refreshments and networking drinks in the iconic Barbican Garden Room & Conservatory are included in the ticket price. Discounts are available for members of affiliate organisations.

 

 

The newly confirmed speakers include:

Ben Taylor, Director

Brian Vickers, Walt Disney Studios

Emma Griffiths, Synchtank

Emma Lomas, Beggars Group

Hazel Savage, Musiio

Jaron Lum, Trailer Park

Jumi Akinfenwa, Pitch and Sync

Kyle Hopkins, Xbox Game Studios (Microsoft/Xbox)

Lucy James, Warp Records

Pam Lewis-Rudden, Plutonic Group

Pete Kelly, BT Sport

Rupert Hollier, RedFive/Atlantic Screen Music

Scott Fair, Woodwork Music

Simon Heegar, 2WEI MUSIC

Sophie Urquhart, Tin Drum Music

Will Freeman, Freelance Video Game Journalist