The AIM Independent Music Awards, the most anticipated night in independent music, is back on Wednesday 28th September, returning as an in-person event at London’s iconic Roundhouse

The UK’s Association of Independent Music (AIM) has appointed Esta Rae as its new Senior Events Manager to drive vision and strategy across its programme of events, conferences and the AIM Independent Music Awards.

Having sold 44k tickets in seven weeks, Europe’s biggest ever K-pop festival KPOP.FLEX has added a second day at Deutsche Bank Park Stadium.

Arlo Parks triumphant in UK Independent Breakthrough & Best Independent Album. ENNY claims Best Independent Track & One To Watch. Other winners include Fontaines D.C., Jayda G, Working Men’s Club, Wesley Joseph, Elkka, Lauv, Ben Böhmer, Adrian Sherwood, Tricky, Forever Living Originals and Strut Records. Local Heroes Awards in association with BBC Music Introducing are unveiled for first time ever.

Tricky and On-U Sound’s Adrian Sherwood scoop Pioneer and Innovator awards respectively. Tricky, ENNY, Working Men’s Club and Lava La Rue to perform at virtual ceremony. Arlo Parks notches up a record breaking 6 nominations as nominees announced for PPL Award and public voted Best Live [Streamed] Act.

Money raised will support Steve Laviniere as he recovers from rare brain injury after contracting COVID-19. Artists set to play include David Morales, Norman Jay MBE, Trevor Nelson, Barbara Tucker and more.

Anonymous producer Barton Think is set to release mysterious debut ‘My Last Album’ on 18th June via Time Is The Enemy. Little is known of Barton Think.

Alexa Skill introduces new premium stories, including classics like 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' and 'The Three Little Pigs'. Innovative update builds on success of world’s first artist-owned Alexa Skill. Download “Paloma’s Bedtime” Alexa skill here.