AIM Awards 2020 held virtually for the first time in its history on 12th August and revealed the winner’s name which includes Arlo Parks, Little Simz, FKA twigs and more. Puza Snigdha reports.
AIM awards focuses on the independent artists, labels and outstanding individuals. The 21st edition of the Independent Music awards held online because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The virtual event featured the performances of AJ Tracey, Little Simz, Arlo Parks including a surprise performance from Erasure. Damon Albarn and Ezra Collective’s Femi Koleoso paid a special tribute to Tony Allen who gave an outstanding contribution to music award.
Find the winner’s name below:
UK independent breakthrough: Moses Boyd
Best creative packaging: Digga D – Double Tap Diaries
Special recognition award: Vince Clark
Indie champion: Helen Smith, Impala
Best small label: Speedy Wunderground
Best independent remix: Lafawndah – Tourist x NÃdia rework
One to watch: Arlo Parks
Best independent video: The Howl & the Hum – The Only Boy Racer Left on the Island
Innovator award: AJ Tracey
Best (difficult) second abum: FKA twigs – Magdalene
International breakthrough: Yaeji
Pioneer award: Little Simz
Most played new independent artist: Freya Ridings
Best independent album: Sarathy Korwar – More Arriving
Best live act: Five Finger Death Punch
Best independent track: Flying Lotus – More (feat Anderson .Paak)
Best independent label: Jazz re:freshed
Outstanding contribution to music: Tony Allen
