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\n\tThe U.K.\u2019s Association of Independent Music<\/a> (AIM) has announced its Independent Music Awards will return to London this fall (Sept. 23).<\/p>\n \n\tCelebrating its 15th year, the event will take place at the capital\u2019s iconic Roundhouse venue and spotlight a wealth of artists, labels and entrepreneurs in the independent music community \u2014 which makes up a third of the U.K.\u2019s recorded music market.<\/p>\n \n\tCategories include U.K. independent breakthrough, best independent EP\/mixtape and best independent remix, as well as other artist-focused awards such as best live performer. See a full list of categories below.<\/p>\n \n\tAIM Rightsholder members can submit entrants for free. Submissions are now open via the organization\u2019s official website <\/a>and close at 11:59 p.m. GMT on July 9. For non-members, there are submission costs \u2013 albeit discounts are available to organizations connected with AIM, such as those who focus on encouraging further diversity in the industry.<\/p>\n \n\tThe one to watch, EDI (equity, diversity inclusion) champion, independent music champion and music entrepreneur of the year categories, however, are free for anyone to enter. The full list of categories and submission guidance can be found via the AIM website<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n\tThe only categories that are not open for submissions are outstanding contribution to music, the innovator award and PPL award for most played new independent artist, as these are decided in-house by AIM.<\/p>\n