The AIM Awards are thrilled to announce a limited number of balcony seats for industry guests. This more inclusive and affordable option for members of the AIM community to attend the celebrations during the ceremony and does not include seated dining. However, drinks are available to purchase at the bar. If you would like to purchase dining tickets to the event, please email awards@aim.org.uk.

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The AIM Awards 2023 marks the twenty-fourth year of the Association of Independent Music (AIM) and champions industry-leading creativity, innovation, and performance shown by independent artists, labels, and outstanding individuals.

During the ceremony attendees will see the 17 awards presented as well as live music performances.

Finally, we're excited to announce the first exclusive and intimate live performances taking place across the ceremony!

Taking to the iconic stage, the evening will play host to one of the most exciting crossover acts in the underground music scene; P Money, a veteran grime MC and Whiney, a DJ on the rise signed to Best Independent Label' nominee, Hospital Records. With a string of projects behind them, the revered duo have received acclaim for their blend of grime and drum & bass. Fresh off the back of their sixth collaborative single Junkyard' ft Ocean Wisdom, the pair are currently touring the UK.

British-Lebanese rapper/producer and One to Watch in association with BBC Music Introducing' nominee Laughta will also perform, bringing her distinctive fusion of cultural influences to the stage.

More info about the nominees and already announced winners can be found here.

Since 2011, the AIM Independent Music Awards have honoured an extraordinary array of independent artists, music companies and industry figures including: Björk, Stormzy, Adele, The Prodigy, Peggy Gou, Wolf Alice, The Libertines, Jorja Smith, Arlo Parks, Christine and the Queens, AJ Tracey, SOPHIE, 4AD, Ninja Tune, Transgressive, Martin Mills (Beggars), Goldie and Steve Beckett (Warp).

About The Organiser:

AIM is the not-for-profit trade organisation representing and supporting the UK’s independent music community, which makes up over a quarter of the UK’s recorded music market. Now in its 24th year, AIM’s members range from the largest, most respected record labels and associated music businesses in the world to DIY or self-releasing artists and the next generation of entrepreneurs in music. These include 4AD, Black Acre, Beggars Group, Blue Raincoat, CTRL Music, Dirty Hit, Domino Recording Co, FAMM, Finesse Foreva, Hospital Records, Ninja Tune, Numbers, Partisan, Transgressive, Secretly Canadian, Stones Throw, Supernature, Warp, and XL Recordings.

AIM exists to level the playing field for UK independent music businesses - the beating heart of music. No matter their genre, their background, how much money they have, how they identify or their age, AIM provides access to the knowledge and contacts creative entrepreneurs need to create, build and win. AIM supports its members, not only through the difficult times, but also on a day-to-day level with practical support that makes a real difference to their lives and work, helping them take their businesses to the next level.

AIM Independent Music Awards 2023