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
Member Feature: Collabhouse
Collabhouse pairs distribution with an AI Manager and a growth layer for independent artists and labels, and saw subscriptions rise fourfold in a single month.
In this Member Feature, Andy Berendsen explains how the platform’s Opportunities section works, why artists want to own their fan data, and what AFEM membership means for a company building tools with the artist community.
AFEM Activities at ADE 2026
AFEM is at Amsterdam Dance Event 2026, 21-25 October, with its Annual General Meeting and Mixer, Mindful Connections, the Music Technology Workshop, the AFEM & Sena Mixer and panels across the week.
Find every session, time, venue and RSVP below, plus the guide to AFEM members’ own events across ADE 2026.
AFEM Presents: Amplifying Your Label on Beatport
AFEM and Beatport present Amplifying Your Label on Beatport, an online webinar on best practices for your label on the platform.
DJ & Producer Union: Finding an Agent Podcast
The first DJ & Producer Union podcast features Alex Montoya (Analog Agency) for a conversation on the artist–agent relationship.