AIM have announced that entries are now open for the Independent Music Awards 2013.
Both members and non-members can submit entries for the categories at the foot of the piece – head here to download a form, which needs to be returned by June 13.
Following that deadline, the nominees will be announced on August 6, with the final winners – decided by a panel of judges including tQ’s Luke Turner – awarded at the ceremony on September 3 at The Brewery in Clerkenwell, London. Tickets available for the awards show; head here to get hold of them.
Categories:
Independent Track of the Year (in association with Spotify) – for the year’s best independently released track
Independent Video of the Year – For the best music video from an act signed to an independent label
Best Live Act (voted for by readers of The Fly) – For the best live act signed to an independent label
Independent Album of the Year – For the year’s best independently released album
Golden Welly Award for Best Independent Festival (in association with UK Music) – Recognising the UK’s best independent festival
Independent Breakthrough of the Year (in association with 7digital) – For an artist that made serious waves in 2012
Best ‘Difficult’ Second Album (in association with Xfm) – The independent album that has built on the success and brilliance of a debut release
Special Catalogue Release of the Year – For a catalogue release that offers something special
Best Small Label (in association with Disc Manufacturing Services) – They’re not big (yet) but they are clever!
Hardest Working Band or Artist – For a band or artist that demonstrates an admirable work ethic
PPL Award for Most Played New Independent Artist – The new independent act most played in public and on radio
Pioneer Award (in association with The Orchard) – Recognising a visionary independent label founder
Outstanding Contribution to Music (in association with eMusic) – For an artist who continues to influence and inspire with their work
Independent Label of the Year (in association with Coutts) – For a label that has had a truly brilliant year
Indie Champion Award (AIM members invited to put forward nominations) – For an individual who demonstrates unwavering support for the independent community
