
Fiona is currently writing with** Nile Rodgers, Rationale, Troy Miller,** and Mr Hudson, and working with new artists including Joy Crookes, Zak Abel, Ewan Mainwood, Tom King and Tamzene amongst others.Fiona was a judge and mentor for the Rising Star nominee Rachel Chinouriri for this year’s Ivor Novello Awards with Apple Music. Her collaboration with Ed Sheeran, Little Things – became a number 1 hit in 13 countries for One Direction. White and Natalie Prass, Ed Sheeran, Tom Walker, Steps, Aurora, Dan from Bastille and many more. Expect all-round superstardom to follow.FIONA BEVANFiona Bevan is a hit songwriter, achieving a number 1 album with Kylie Minogue and penning hit songs with Lewis Capaldi, Matthew E. The sound that launched a million syncs, Chinouriri’s debut EP, Four Degrees In Winter, already has over 2.5 million streams and showcases a writer with a song for every occasion. Nominated for the Rising Star Award with Apple Music 2021, the singer-songwriter hails from Croydon, is of Zimbabwean heritage and has already seen her emotionally complex anthems find favour with everyone from Michaela Cole to Coldplay’s Chris Martin. RACHEL CHINOURIRIIf versatility is the key to modern musical success, then Rachel Chinouriri is already well on her way.
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Lock into the immersive online experience on 25 August 2021!This year, AIM launches a brand new, free Associate membership tier for anyone going through an AIM Independent Distributor Member, providing the next generation of independent music entrepreneurs with access to key foundational music business knowledge and resources. Previous winners include Arlo Parks, Dave, Jazz re:freshed, Little Simz, Partisan Records, Ninja Tune, Scruff of the Neck and The xx.

And not only do we support our members through the difficult times but also in practical ways that make a real difference to their daily lives and work, helping them take their businesses to the next level.AIM also shines a light on our powerful community with the annual AIM Independent Music Awards. Everyone working at an AIM member business are members themselves. Now in its 22nd year, AIM’s members range from the largest, most respected record labels and associated music businesses in the world to DIY or self-releasing artists and the next generation of entrepreneurs in music - including 4AD, Black Acre, CTRL Music, Dirty Hit, Domino Recording Co, Hospital Records, Killing Moon Group, FAMM, Ninja Tune, Numbers, Transgressive, Secretly Canadian, Supernature, Warp and XL Recordings.AIM exists to level the playing field for UK independent music businesses – the beating heart of music! No matter their genre, their background, how much money they have, how they identify or their age, we think everyone should have access to the knowledge and contacts they need to create, grow and win.

This panel will delve into what an artist should look for when selecting a Manager, Lawyer, booking agent or even the right A&R when signing to a label.Moderator: Moderator – Ben WynterPanellists: is the not-for-profit organisation representing and supporting the UK’s independent music community, which makes up over a quarter of the UK’s recorded music market.

How does an artist know what to look for when building a team? What should that team look like and why are those roles important.
