IMD Awards Is Back For Its 6th Edition, Independent Musicians Apply Now!

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IMD Awards Is Back For Its 6th Edition, Independent Musicians Apply Now!

The biggest celebration of Indian Independent music is back! Indian Music Diaries is proud to announce the 6th edition of the TIMD awards sponsored by TuneCore, staying steadfast to our vision and commitment to create an amalgamation to honor the sonically gifted artists from every nook and cranny of this country. Every artist is free to nominate themselves in these categories, which will then be judged by our jury members. Apply HERE.

  1. Album Of The Year
  2. EP Of The Year
  3. Artist Of The Year (Public’s Choice)
  4. Best Pop/Singer Songwriter Of The Year
  5. Best Music Video Of The Year
  6. Best Hip-Hop/Rap Release Of The Year
  7. Best Emerging Hip-Hop Artist Of The Year
  8. Best Project by a Hip-Hop/ Rap Producer
  9. Best Album Artwork Of The Year
  10. Debut Artist Of The Year (Editor’s Choice)
  11. Best Electronic Release Of The Year
  12. Best Rock/Metal Release Of The Year

Artists can nominate themselves by clicking here or filling out the form embedded below. Please note that you need to fill this form to be eligible to be considered by our jury.

Let’s gear up for another edition of the IMD awards! All the best to all the artists!

Some Important Things To Remember:

  • Each artist or release can be nominated in up to two categories only, and any additional entries will not be considered.
  • You can only apply for releases between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024.
  • Nominations close at 11:59 PM on February 10th, 2024.

Meet our sponsor for this edition – TuneCore

TuneCore is the leading independent development partner for self-releasing artists to build audiences and careers – with technology and services across distribution, publishing administration, and a range of promotional services. TuneCore Music Distribution services help artists, labels, and managers sell their music through Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, TikTok, Tencent, and more than 150 download and streaming stores worldwide, while retaining 100 percent of their sales revenue and rights for a low annual flat fee.

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TuneCore Music Publishing Administration assists songwriters by administering their compositions through licensing, registration, worldwide royalty collections, and placement opportunities in film, TV, commercials, video games, and more. The TuneCore Artist Services portal offers a suite of tools and services that enable artists to promote their craft, connect with fans, and get their music heard. TuneCore, part of Believe, is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, with offices in Los Angeles and Nashville, and operates globally through local teams based in the UK, Germany, France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Italy, Brazil, Mexico, Nigeria, South Africa, India, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines and Singapore across 5 continents

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