Posted in Independent, News by Generator on Tuesday 30th of October 2012
The AIM Award winners were announced last night at a glittering ceremony south of Scotch Corner.
In a no-surprise packed evening Adele was crowned PPL Most Played Independent Act and The Prodigy picked up Best Live Act while the Independent Breakthrough accolade adorned Alt - J
The other recipients were:
Hardest Working Band Or Artist: 65daysofstatic
Best Difficult Second Album: First Aid Kit – The Lion's Roar
Independent Album Of The Year: Enter Shikari – A Flash Flood Of Colour
Best Small Label: Black Butter Records
Genre Spotlight Award: Wiley – Evolve Or Be Extinct
Independent Entrepreneur Of The Year: Simon Raymonde - Bella Union
Special Catalogue Release Of The Year: The 13th Floor Elevators – Music Of The Spheres
Independent Label Of The Year: 4AD
Indie Champion Award: Ian Evans - IME Music
Best Independent Festival: LeeFest
Outstanding Contribution to Music: Edwyn Collins
Pioneer Award: Daniel Miller, Mute