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# AIM Independent Music Awards Nominees Announced [The Full List]
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/aim-independent-music-awards-nominees-announced-the-full-list/
- Published: 2016-08-03T08:51:44.000Z
- Updated: 2016-08-03T08:51:44.000Z
- Description: The nominations for the sixth annual Association of Independent Music Awards was revealed at a launch event in London. The winners will be revealed at The Brewery, London, on September 6.. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2016/08/aim-independent-music-awards-nominees-announced-the-
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Conventions & Awards, Indie Music, Music Business, Alternative rock, Apple Inc., Apple Store, ariel hyatt, BBC Radio 6 Music, BBC Radio Manchester, London, New York, New York City, YouTube, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:22

[![AIM Awards](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201b8d20c9a0b970c-150wi "AIM Awards")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201b8d20c9a0b970c-popup?ref=hypebot.com)The nominations for the sixth annual **Association of Independent Music Awards** was revealed at a launch event in London. The winners will be revealed at The Brewery, London, on September 6\. The Independent Music Awards celebrate **achievements by independent artists, labels and live events**.

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