Rise is incredibly excited and proud to share that Henry Cutting, our Head of Business Development, was named one of A2IM (American Association of Independent Music)’z Rising 20 in 2025.

As part of A2IM’s 20th anniversary, they launched their inaugural Rising 20: Indie Music Leaders list as a way to recognizing emerging industry talent making a tangible difference in their companies and across the broader independent music ecosystem.

“Rising 20 is our way of spotlighting the next generation of independent music leaders,” said Dr. Richard James Burgess MBE, President and CEO of A2IM. “These emerging executives, innovators, and changemakers are not just shaping the future — they’re actively transforming our industry today. We’re proud to honor their achievements and amplify their voices within the A2IM community and across the global music ecosystem.”

This year’s class of the Rising 20 was selected from across A2IM’s diverse membership of over 700 independently owned labels and companies, these individuals represent the next generation of executives, future label heads, board members, and C-suite leaders who are innovating behind the scenes and redefining what leadership looks like in independent music.

A2IM believes in promoting and nurturing talent from within the independent music community. The goal of the Rising Young Leaders program is to support talented young executives in their professional growth and to ensure A2IM maintains sector relevance across all age groups. This program is part of A2IM’s professional development initiatives.

Please join us in congratulating Henry, and all of this year’s winners.

Read the full press release here: https://hubs.li/Q03yh4gM0