Gilles Peterson, Cosey Fanni Tutti, Fontaines D.C., Ezra Collective, BINA., corto.alto, MRCY, Bon Iver, Bricknasty, and Shed Seven were among the winners at the 15th Independent Music Awards.
This year's awards were handed out at London's Roundhouse on Wednesday, September 24th.
Gilles Peterson landed ‘Outstanding Contribution to Music’, Cosey Fanni Tutti received the ‘Innovator’ award’, ‘Best Independent Album’ went to Fontaines D.C. for Romance, and Ezra Collective picked up ‘Best Independent Track’ for 'God Gave Me Feet For Dancing' featuring Yazmin Lacey.
The 'One To Watch’ award went to BINA. with other awards for corto.alto ('UK Independent Breakthrough'), MRCY ('Best Independent EP/Mixtape'), Bon Iver ('Best Creative Campaign'), Bricknasty ('Best Independent Video'), and Shed Seven ('Best Live Performer').
XL Recordings won ‘Best Independent Label’ and Key Production’s Karen Emanuel was named ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’.
AIM CEO Gee Davy said: “Tonight’s 15th anniversary edition of The Independent Music Awards has been an unforgettable celebration of the creative freedom, resilience, and innovative spirit that has always defined the independent music community.
“This fearless innovation is seen in everything from Cosey Fanni Tutti’s pioneering art and enterprise, Fontaines D.C.’s uncompromising music, Ezra Collective’s unfolding excellence, XL Recordings’ unwavering support for artists, ESEA's inspiring advocacy, Karen Emanuel's ethical and inclusive entrepreneurship, Gilles Peterson's boundary-pushing passion, and the unending dedication to platforming talent of Wax & Beans and Bandcamp.
“The night highlighted the breadth of talent across the sector, and the passion that keeps it thriving. It was a joyous occasion and a reminder of the continued importance of the independent music sector as the epicentre of creative freedom.”
This year's awards were handed out at London's Roundhouse on Wednesday, September 24th.
Gilles Peterson landed ‘Outstanding Contribution to Music’, Cosey Fanni Tutti received the ‘Innovator’ award’, ‘Best Independent Album’ went to Fontaines D.C. for Romance, and Ezra Collective picked up ‘Best Independent Track’ for 'God Gave Me Feet For Dancing' featuring Yazmin Lacey.
The 'One To Watch’ award went to BINA. with other awards for corto.alto ('UK Independent Breakthrough'), MRCY ('Best Independent EP/Mixtape'), Bon Iver ('Best Creative Campaign'), Bricknasty ('Best Independent Video'), and Shed Seven ('Best Live Performer').
XL Recordings won ‘Best Independent Label’ and Key Production’s Karen Emanuel was named ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’.
AIM CEO Gee Davy said: “Tonight’s 15th anniversary edition of The Independent Music Awards has been an unforgettable celebration of the creative freedom, resilience, and innovative spirit that has always defined the independent music community.
“This fearless innovation is seen in everything from Cosey Fanni Tutti’s pioneering art and enterprise, Fontaines D.C.’s uncompromising music, Ezra Collective’s unfolding excellence, XL Recordings’ unwavering support for artists, ESEA's inspiring advocacy, Karen Emanuel's ethical and inclusive entrepreneurship, Gilles Peterson's boundary-pushing passion, and the unending dedication to platforming talent of Wax & Beans and Bandcamp.
“The night highlighted the breadth of talent across the sector, and the passion that keeps it thriving. It was a joyous occasion and a reminder of the continued importance of the independent music sector as the epicentre of creative freedom.”