MIDiA’s 2025 independent label survey
Photo: Miriana Dorobanțu
28 Aug 2025
It’s that time of year again, MIDiA’s independent label and distributor survey is now live and waiting for your contributions!
Click here to take the survey.
The annual survey is an opportunity for the global independent community to have its voice heard – and this year is one of the most important yet for that. Our survey includes questions on many of the burning issues facing independents today: the impact of AI; two tier licensing; major label acquisitions; cutting through the noise; building fandom; forging artist careers; and so much more.
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Find out more…This survey will provide the marketplace with a definitive view of how the independent sector is performing, and how it feels about the increasingly complex web of developments, challenges, and opportunities in today’s market. As with previous surveys, all participants will get a report that provides not just the data, but analysis too. Not only the ‘what’ but the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ as well.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you.
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