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There’s still time to get your submissions in for the eleventh #AimAwards2022 before the extended deadline of midnight, Tuesday 17 May.

What do Arlo Parks, Five Finger Death Punch and Jorja Smith and their teams have in common? They’ve all been recognised as breakthrough artists today’s two category highlights:

UK Independent Breakthrough:

Honouring an artist [and the people working with them] who has caused a UK buzz, whether they are home-grown or have caused a frenzy in the UK from overseas.

The artist must be signed to a UK/ROI based independent label OR be a self-releasing artist based in the UK/ROI.

Previous winners:
Arlo Parks (Transgressive)
Moses Boyd (Exodus Records)
Jorja Smith (FAMM)

International Breakthrough:

Recognising a stellar artist [and team] who has made a significant impact over the last year in territories other than where they are based.

The artist must be signed to a UK/ROI based independent label OR be a self-releasing artist based in the UK/ROI.

Some previous winners:
Jayda G (Ninja Tune)
Jade Bird (AWAL)
Phoebe Bridgers (Dead Oceans)

Submissions fees are kept low or free and the 18 categories include:

– Best Independent Track
– Best Boutique Label (FKA Best Small Label)
– Best Creative Campaign (FKA Best Creative Packaging)
– Best Independent EP / Mixtape

AIM’s Rightsholder and Distributor members submit for free.

Save The Date: Wednesday, 28th September 2022.

Details of how to attend the ceremony at Roundhouse, London will be announced closer to the event.

Submit here by midnight, Tuesday 17th May 2022.

Further information for category criteria is available here and frequently asked questions are available here.