AIM Independent Music Awards

Many an awards show hands out gongs to the best-selling or priority artists, but the indies have always measured success a little differently. The AIM Independent Music Awards recognises the real heroes of music; those who do things their own way, make phenomenal music and inspire us all with their creativity, commitment & brilliance.

Now in our third year, the AIM Awards is proud to have honoured a fantastic array of independent artists, labels and industry figures such as: Björk, Adele, Edwyn Collins, 4AD, The Prodigy, Stolen Recordings, Frank Turner, Enter Shikari, Black Butter Records, First Aid Kit, Alt-J, SBTRKT, John Robb, Daniel Miller (Mute), Laurence Bell (Domino), 65daysofstatic & many, many more.

The 2013 AIM Independent Music Awards will take place on 3rd September, at The Brewery in London, hosted by indie champions Steve Lamacq (BBC 6Music) and Huw Stephens (Radio 1).

Tickets are now available!  Visit the Ceremony page for more details and booking forms.

Entries for this years awards will open in May - keep an eye on these pages for further details soon!

This year's categories will include:

Best Live Act
Independent Breakthrough of the Year (sponsored by 7Digital)
Hardest Working Band or Artist
Best Small Label
Special Catalogue Release of the Year
Golden Welly Award for Best Independent Festival (sponsored by UK Music)
Independent Video of the Year
Indie Champion Award
Best 'Difficult' Second Album (sponsored by Xfm)
Independent Track of the Year
PPL Award for Most Played New Artist
Independent Album of the Year
Independent Label of the Year (sponsored by Coutts)
Pioneer Award (sponsored by The Orchard)
Outstanding Contribution to Music (sponsored by eMusic)

For a snapshot of the AIM Awards in 2011 and 2012, check out the videos below!

AIM Independent Music Awards 2012

AIM Independent Music Awards 2011

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