LONDON SUMMER MARKET – Independent Label Market

LONDON SUMMER MARKET

16th July, 2022

The sun is returning and so is our London annual summer bash at Coal Drops Yard!
As usual the finest indie labels in the land will be selling limited editions and vinyl rarities as well as exclusive label and band merchandise. This summer event will be impeccably soundtracked by DJ sets curated by music lovers from Spiritland.
And it wouldn’t be a proper party without our pals from London Brewers’ Market, pouring you pints of locally brewed beers!

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INFINITE CATALOG IS NOW OUR SPONSOR

We are excited to welcome a new sponsor, Infinite Catalog to the community. Infinite Catalog is a royalty accounting software and service company who help labels, publishers, and catalogues. They make royalties easier for catalogue and more transparent for creators, so everyone can be kept in the loop and get paid. Clients include Kill Rock Stars, Polyvinyl, Lucky Number Music, Velocity Press, Don Giovanni, DFA, Father/Daughter, Captured Tracks, and 100+ others.

 

NEW! ARTISTS AND MAKERS!

We are welcoming independent artists and makers Colourbox Studio, Hand Jazz, Kam Creates, Reforme, Beautiful Freak, Fashion Lab, East London Printmakers & Dan Jamieson in a new Craft Makers corner!

 

FUNDRAISE

We are raising funds for Disasters Emergency Committee!
Donate what you can to get your hands on a super limited ‘VINYL NOT VIOLENCE’ merch drop, designed by Dan Wilson and made in partnership with Awesome Merch for our Leeds event. All profits will go to the charity’s Ukraine Appeal.

 

MUSIC DECLARES EMERGENCY & AIM CLIMATE ACTION GROUP

The AIM Climate Action Group will also be at the market to let Independent labels know about how to measure and reduce carbon emissions, how to support artists to speak up on climate issues and how to use their own platform to raise awareness.
+ head to MDE stall, who will be hosting a prize draw for a unique and extremely limited release – the 1st example of a new, bioplastic vinyl alternative developed by Evolution Music! With tracks from Angl Olson Bicep Porridge Radio and Black Country New Road donated by long-time MDE partners and supporters Secretly Group and Ninja Tune

 

DJ SETS With Spiritland

11am – Tru Thoughts
12pm – Be With
1pm – First Word
2pm – BBE
3pm – Fire
4pm – Hospital
5pm – Pye Corner Audio
6pm – Spiritland DJs
6.30pm close

 

KIDS ACTIVITY

Following the success of the last market, there will be an additional Kids Activity at the event – badge, keyring and magnet-making workshops for kids!

 

ILM CURATED TIM’S TWITTER LISTENING PARTY

Following on from the ILM Twitter Takeover from winter 2020, ILM is thrilled to be invited back by Tim to do a two-evening ILM Takeover of his Tim’s Twitter Listening Party!
14th July
8pm – NoSo – Stay Proud Of Me (Partisan Records)
10pm – Warmduscher – At The Hotspot (Bella Union)
15th July
8pm – Working Men’s Club – Fear Fear (Heavenly)
9pm – Orlando Weeks – Hop Up ([PIAS])

 

ILM GUEST DJS at VOICES RADIO

Coal Drops Yard residents Voices Radio will be broadcasting guest mixes and interviews from Partisan, Mute,  Music Declares Emergency, First Word and Neolithic at the market throughout the day.

 

ACOUSTIC LIVE STAGE

Independent Label Market is delighted to announce some very special acoustic performances from the following artists, including a special stripped-back set from Kristin Hersh playing songs from her 30-year playbook including Throwing Muses and 50 Foot Wave as well as her unique solo work. Also on the bill will be Lande Hekt; Broken Bear and artist, author and founder of TheCAMPUS Tot Taylor.

1pm – Broken Bear
1:30pm – Tot Taylor
2pm – Lande Hekt
2:30pm – Kristin Hersh

 

AFTERPARTY AT THE DOUBLE STANDARD

At The Double Standard, The Standard London’s bar and terrace in King’s Cross, DJs Dom Servini from Wah Wah 45s and Pete from BBE Music will be playing some of their favourite selections from the world of independent black music, as well as underground hits and forthcoming releases from their respective labels.
From 8pm to 1am – Free! email doublestandard@standardhotels.com with your names for the free guest list

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