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AIM CEO Gee Davy speaking at AIM Connected in London on 10 September 2026
AIM CEO Gee Davy warned UK independents are under pressure and set out policy asks; here’s how small teams should respond.

AIM: independents are the ‘economic canary’ — what artists should do now

AIM says UK indie music is an early-warning sign for the sector, citing chart falls, customs costs and AI risks; practical steps for indie artists and small teams.

· 11 September 2026
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What it costs to be considered

Paid submission is now the default for blogs, curators and video sites. Here is what each of the main routes charges, what it promises in return, and which promises are actually written down.

Prices checked · 7 September 2026
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The music video awards calendar, and the one deadline still open

The 2026 rounds at the UK Music Video Awards, the Young Director Award and Camerimage have all closed. For a video finished this year, the next entry window opens in November.

· 4 September 2026
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Where to submit a music video, and what each one charges

Four outlets that actually publish their submission rules, with the fees, the runtime limits and the one that closed its doors this year.

· 4 September 2026