uk gospel music industry
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UK Gospel Music
Industry BY RACHAEL EJIMOFOR
• Gospel music industry alliance (GMIA) have been made an
affiliate member of the Association of independent music
(AIM).
• This is the First time Gospel music has been recognised in this
way. It represents a landmark move for the many professionals
and organizations popular but unrecognised genre
Association of
Independent Music (AIM)
• AIM is a non-profit-making trade company established by a small group of independent music companies in 1999, providing a collective voice for the UK’s independent music industry.
• It represents over 800 member companies from the most respected labels in the world to small start ups and individual artists releasing their own music for the first time.
• AIM strives to create a level playing field and fair commercial environment in which independent music companies can grow and achieve success.
Artists signed to AIM
member labels
• JAY SEAN
• EVA CASSIDY
• RADIOHEAD
• ADELE
• THE PRODIGY
• ARCTIC MONKEYS
..And many more.
Gospel Music Industry
Alliance (GMIA)
• Launched last year with the vision to inform, resource,
promote and unite those who are actively involved with
the sector.
• Over the past decade the genre has expanded in its fusion
wit other music forms like RnB, hip hop and reggae,
which has helped it gain a new respect within a youth
market.
• Muyiwa became the first UK Gospel artists to sell out at
the Hammersmith Apollo. Tagged as ‘Urban Gospel.’
Gospel Music Industry
Alliance (GMIA) continued..
• Artists such as Jahaziel, Guvna B and Victizzle have
become the new face of Gospel with recognition through
UMA (Urban Music Awards) and MOBO (Music of
Black Origin) wins.
• In 2011 (independent record label) Zoe Gospel’s artist
Lola Godheld won UK Gospel’s first major music awards
at the US Dove’s (the Christian/Gospel equivalent of the
Grammy’s).