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Earning an Independent Music Award is more than just a badge of distinction.
The IMAs can connect you to new revenue opportunities and millions of passionate music fans. That’s why career artists from around the world submit their best work to The Independent Music Awards.

Known for supporting artists that follow their own muse, The IMAs are for artists who are dedicated to making their living by making music. Submissions are judged for their unique artistry and originality, not press clippings or record sales.

There are more than 70 ways to earn 11th IMA honors. The program supports all styles of music – specialty categories include Love Song, Holiday Song, Social Action Song, Concept Album, Eclectic Album & Eclectic Song, Re-Issues and EPs.

*Nominees and Winners are featured nationwide on 20,000 AMI digital jukeboxes reaching 1 Billion “active” listeners. More than just incredible promotional reach, artists receive public performance revenues each time their music is played.

*Nominees and Winners are included in the annual Vox Pop Poll, the fan-determined portion of The IMAs. Each year, tens of thousands of fans from around the world discover and support IMA Vox Pop artists.

*Active promotions target thousands of Press contacts, Club & Festival Talent Buyers, Music Supervisors, Broadcasters and Radio Programmers in yearlong marketing campaigns

*Collateral sales materials spotlighting your IMA achievements to use on your artist and label websites, and new product helps artists stand out from the pack

Additional Winners Circle Benefits Include:

• 12-Week Radio Promotion Campaign – Winning tracks are promoted to 650 public and college stations in the US and Canada during a 12- week radio promotion campaign. The IMA compilation routinely places on CMJ’s Top 1-25 charts
• Featured eMusic Promotion – The Winners Compilation is promoted to millions of eMusic subscribers, resulting in fan reviews, more exposure and sales
• Distribution on Digital Download Cards – Winning tracks are featured on 20,000 digital download cards.-distributed to music consumers & key industry decision makers, getting your music in front of the people who count

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There are No additional fees for promotion, marketing and performance opportunities including jukebox placement, eMusic placement, inclusion on download cards, 12- week radio promotion campaign, etc.

You Win Just By Joining The Independent Music Awards:

• Performance, Broadcast and Licensing Opportunities:
  *All submitting artists are eligible for film, TV and gaming licensing outreach managed by IMA Publishing Group, the licensing arm of The IMAs

  *Possible featured placement on IMAtv.

  *Eligible for IMA fan and industry showcases

  *Receive Pro Marketing Tools & Discounts including FREE subscription to The Musician’s Atlas

The program receives submissions from artists previously on major labels as well as self-released and indie label talent from more than 70 countries on 6 continents.