BGS readers who are independent artists and / or are released on independent labels can get a free bonus song entry into the Independent Music Awards with a paid submission. Enter in any Album, EP, Song, Producer, Video and Design category & receive a Free Song coupon with your receipt. Use it to submit another track at no additional charge
BGS co-founder and executive director Amy Reitnouer Jacobs, along with Tom Waits, Lee Ann Womack, Ben Lovett, Nicole Atkins, Todd Rundgren and other industry influencers, will be judging the year’s best self-released and indie label music projects for the 17th annual IMAs.
Whether it’s a debut or veteran project, the Independent Music Awards honor the year’s best self-released and indie label work from around the globe–in all styles of music.
Previous winners and nominees include Tony Trischka, Valerie June, The Seldom Scene, Paper Lions, John McEuen, Jake LaBotz, Pokey LaFarge, Melissa Ferrick, Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike and many more established and emerging artists.
Submission deadline is Friday, February 1. Winners will be announced at the annual IMA Ceremony on June 22nd in New York City, which will feature performances from IMA nominees.