WHO WE ARE
The Association For Electronic Music was founded in 2013 and now has over 300 member companies across over 40 countries forming a diverse global network.
Our Operational Team works tirelessly to ensure that AFEM operates in a way that reflects, promotes, and preserves the best of electronic music culture. They bring members together as a community to solve issues and develop commercial opportunities.
Our Executive Board, democratically elected by the membership, serves as the key governing body of the Association for Electronic Music. Responsible for operational decision-making and direction, they represent the interests of their respective industry sectors, guiding AFEM towards a prosperous future.
WHY JOIN AFEM…
We are dedicated to enabling a thriving business and cultural environment for our members.
By becoming a part of our community, your business will gain access to a plethora of networking avenues spanning various industry sectors and geographical locations. Furthermore, active participation in our working groups will empower you to drive change within the industry. Additionally, members will benefit from staying up-to-date with the latest developments and enjoying exclusive discounts.
Additionally, we are excited to announce that a member database is currently in development, aimed at fostering networking opportunities among our members.
Membership is open to businesses and independent professionals operating within the electronic music industry.
RECENT NEWS
Members Voices: Frances Shillito – Zero Tolerance Is Not A Safeguarding Strategy
Frances Shillito spent her career in artist management and venue relations. She now trains the music industry in safeguarding, and she argues the appetite for change has finally outpaced the infrastructure available to deliver it.
In this Members Voices she sets out what the research shows, what changed when The Standard ran its first Safer Spaces session, and what good safeguarding practice actually looks like inside a label, an agency or a festival production office.
AFEM LinkedIn Live: Your Back Catalogue Is an Asset. Are You Treating It Like One?
Join AFEM for a practical conversation on how electronic music catalogues are valued, the groundwork required before speaking to investors, and what rights holders can do now to build long-term value.
How LATAM’s Local Scenes Are Reshaping Global Dance Music
In the first part of AFEM’s 20-year celebration series with Symphonic, Randi Zimmerman looks at how LATAM’s local scenes are reshaping global dance music.
Member Feature: TicketSwap
Our latest Member Feature is now live, featuring Aron Farkas, International Growth Manager at TicketSwap: Europe’s leading ethical secondary ticketing marketplace, bringing fans and experiences together in a safe and fair way.