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The Association for Electronic Music (AFEM) is an international non-profit trade association founded in 2013. It represents organisations and individuals involved in the electronic music sector, including labels, artists, event promoters, and digital services.[1][2] [3]
History
[edit]AFEM was launched in 2013 following discussions at the International Music Summit in Ibiza in 2012[4] [5]
Membership
[edit]As of 2025, AFEM reports over 297 member organisations from more than 40 countries.[6] Its membership includes record labels, booking agencies, management firms, festivals, and digital platforms. Notable members include Warner Music Group, Resident Advisor, Defected Records and others.[6] The full list of members is available on the association s official website.[6] [7] In 2021, the French collecting society SACEM joined AFEM, as reported by Music Business Worldwide.[8]
AFEM approved DJ download sites
[edit]As of 2025, AFEM recognises several online platforms as approved partners for electronic music distribution. These include major digital stores such as Beatport and Traxsource, as well as independent platforms like Volumo, Music Worx, House of Tracks, EDM Ghost Production, and SetFreaks.[9]
Initiatives
[edit]AFEM coordinates a number of industry initiatives through its working groups. These include the development of principles for the ethical use of artificial intelligence in music, campaigns on diversity and inclusion, metadata standards, health and wellbeing for music professionals, and environmental sustainability projects under its Green Initiatives programme.[10] [11] In 2023, AFEM published industry principles for the ethical use of AI in music, which were covered by EDM.com.[12] It launched a campaign to ensure that electronic music used on social media receives the credit that is due. [13]
Events
[edit]AFEM organises and supports a variety of industry events, including webinars, panel discussions, and conferences that engage its global membership.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ "AFEM". Association For Electronic Music.
- ^ "Current Members". Association for Electronic Music. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ "Association For Electronic Music Starts, Unites Industry Professionals To Forward The Genre". Crossfadr. 2013-02-21. Retrieved 2025-09-11.
- ^ "WHO WE ARE". Association for Electronic Music.
- ^ "Association for Electronic Music, Worldwide Advocacy Org Announced". Billboard. 2013-01-28. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ^ a b c "Current Members". Association for Electronic Music. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "Association for Electronic Music unveils industry line-up". PRS for Music. 2013-05-23. Retrieved 2025-09-11.
- ^ "SACEM joins the Association for Electronic Music". Music Business Worldwide. 25 October 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ^ "AFEM Approved DJ Download Sites". Association for Electronic Music. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "Initiatives". Association for Electronic Music. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "AFEM launches code of conduct against sexual harassment and gender discrimination". Mixmag. 2020-11-12. Retrieved 2025-09-11.
- ^ "Association For Electronic Music Introduces Principles for the Ethical Use of AI". EDM.com. 12 July 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ^ Sunkel, Cameron (2024-09-14). "New Campaign Launched to Ensure Proper Credit for Electronic Music On Social Media". EDM. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ^ "Events". Association for Electronic Music. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
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