Cosey Fanni Tutti and Shed Seven are confirmed winners at this year's Independent Music Awards as the final nominations are revealled.
The 15th anniversary of the awards organised by AIM will be at London’s Roundhouse on Tuesday, September 23rd.
Ayanna Witter-Johnson, Coach Party, and Moonchild Sanelly will perform on the night and, with all shortlists finalised, Ezra Collective and Fontaines D.C. are frontrunners with three nods each.
Cosey Fanni Tutti will receive the ‘Innovator’ award, Bandcamp will be named ‘Independent Music Champion’, and Shed Seven will be crowned ‘Best Live Performer’ following a public vote.
Nominated acts across the categories include anaiis, Fcukers, Hope Tala, Maverick Sabre, Fat Dog, Bon Iver, Wunderhorse, Wet Leg, Aitch, SOPHIE, and IN PARALLEL.
AIM CEO, Gee Davy, said: "The Awards are about celebrating the entire ecosystem that makes independent music thrive, from boundary-pushing artists, visionary labels and creative teams, to record shops and music businesses that platform music, to the fans and communities that keep it thriving.
"This year’s nominees are a testament to the creativity, passion, and success that defines the independent music community. Among our winners, we’re delighted to honour Cosey Fanni Tutti, whose fearless innovation continues to inspire a generation of artists; Shed Seven, recognised for their fan-favourite live performances; and Bandcamp, recognised for their continued role in creating opportunities for independents to connect directly with fans."
The 15th anniversary of the awards organised by AIM will be at London’s Roundhouse on Tuesday, September 23rd.
Ayanna Witter-Johnson, Coach Party, and Moonchild Sanelly will perform on the night and, with all shortlists finalised, Ezra Collective and Fontaines D.C. are frontrunners with three nods each.
Cosey Fanni Tutti will receive the ‘Innovator’ award, Bandcamp will be named ‘Independent Music Champion’, and Shed Seven will be crowned ‘Best Live Performer’ following a public vote.
Nominated acts across the categories include anaiis, Fcukers, Hope Tala, Maverick Sabre, Fat Dog, Bon Iver, Wunderhorse, Wet Leg, Aitch, SOPHIE, and IN PARALLEL.
AIM CEO, Gee Davy, said: "The Awards are about celebrating the entire ecosystem that makes independent music thrive, from boundary-pushing artists, visionary labels and creative teams, to record shops and music businesses that platform music, to the fans and communities that keep it thriving.
"This year’s nominees are a testament to the creativity, passion, and success that defines the independent music community. Among our winners, we’re delighted to honour Cosey Fanni Tutti, whose fearless innovation continues to inspire a generation of artists; Shed Seven, recognised for their fan-favourite live performances; and Bandcamp, recognised for their continued role in creating opportunities for independents to connect directly with fans."
For more information go to aimawards.co.uk.
