About This Event

The Independent Music Awards returns to the Roundhouse, London on 22nd September 2026 celebrating the artists, labels and releases shaping the future of independent music, the awards recognise the creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit that continue to define the UK's world-leading independent music sector. This year's nominees span globally renowned artists and the next generation of breakthrough talent, reinforcing the Independent Music Awards' reputation as the industry's definitive tastemaker awards. Important Ticket Information: If you would like to be sat with other attendees, please order your tickets as a group. If multiple individual purchases are made we cannot guarantee you will be sat together without group purchases. PROMO CODE FOR AIM MEMBERS - To unlock subsidised member tickets, click 'Tickets,' then enter your 'promo code', select your preferred ticket and then hit 'Checkout'. Please use your email address as the promo code to unlock subsidised tickets. Refunds are not available for tickets purchased at the standard rate. You will need to use your promo code to unlock the member discount. If you haven't received your promo code or have any queries on this process, please email awards@aim.org.uk . Associate Seat An Associate seat is a full dining seat in the main venue space and also includes access to the full ceremony including the pre-ceremony drinks reception, dining, the ceremony with performances, post-ceremony networking and the official afterparty - access to the afterparty is given on a first-come-first-served basis. A maximum of up to five Associate seats can be purchased per order. If you would like to purchase additional tickets, please raise a ticket in the help section of the Knowledge Space platform here . Balcony Seats Treat your teams and wider contacts by buying them balcony seats. Balcony seats are non-dining and doors will open at 7.30pm after the dining section of the evening has concluded. Balcony tickets include access to full venue post-ceremony to network with other attendees. A further ticket is required for the official afterparty (held outside of the venue) - more details on this will be emailed to attendees shortly. There is also a discounted balcony bundle available to AIM Rightsholder, Distributor and Associate members. Guest Names and Dietary Requirements Following the purchase of your tickets, we'll be in touch directly to confirm your final guest names and any dietary requirements ahead of the event. About AIM AIM is the not-for-profit organisation representing and supporting the UK’s independent music sector and community, which makes up close to a third of the UK’s recorded music market. Now in its 28th year, AIM’s 1000+ members range from the largest, most respected independent record labels and associated music businesses in the world to self-releasing artists and the next generation of entrepreneurs in music. They include Black Acre, Because Music, Beggars Group (4AD, Matador, Rough Trade Records, XL Recordings and Young), Chrysalis / Blue Raincoat, Domino, Finesse Foreva, Hospital Records, HQ Familia, The Leaf Label, London Records, Ninja Tune, Numbers, Partisan, Transgressive, Scruff of the Neck, Secretly Canadian, Stones Throw, and Warp. AIM exists to level the playing field for independent music businesses and entrepreneurs – the beating heart of UK music. Regardless of genre, background, income, identity, or location, AIM provides access to the knowledge and contacts creative entrepreneurs need to create, build, and succeed. AIM champions talent and innovation in the independent music community at its annual Independent Music Awards, which recognise global success and the best emerging talent in the sector. It also provides professional development and insight sessions throughout the year as part of the AIM Academy, and through its regular conference programme, comprising AIM Connected, AIM Sync and AIM’s Future Independents.

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