Björk wins AIM Award as Best Live Performer, final nominations revealed

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Björk has won the award for Best Live Performer at the 2023 Association of Independent Music Awards (AIM). Check out the final nominations below.Announced today (August 24), the Icelandic singer was announced the winner of the publicly-voted award for her ongoing ‘Cornucopia’ tour.She also fought off close competition from Beabadoobee and MUNA, as well as Japanese kawaii-metal girl group Babymetal.The award also comes in light of her 10th and latest studio album, ‘Fossora’, which arrived last September.

The ‘Cornucopia’ tour continues to run through Europe until December, where it closes with a performance at Arkéa Arena in Floirac, France on December 5.The AIM 2023 Awards ceremony will be hosted at London’s iconic Roundhouse on September 26, and will also see Dr.

Charisse Beaumont – CEO of Black Lives in Music (BLiM) – receive the award of Diversity Champion for this year.The awards aim to recognise the achievements of independent labels, artists and entrepreneurs across the UK’s music sector and celebrate the independent music community by incorporating exclusive and intimate live performances into the ceremony.“The AIM Independent Music Awards are a night to celebrate the best of the UK’s independent music community, and to showcase its triumphs and innovations,” explained Silvia Montello, CEO at AIM. “We are proud to be able to honour the diversity and talent across the UK’s independent labels, artists, entrepreneurs and champions and it’s fantastic to see continued public recognition of Björk’s trailblazing live shows!”Among other nominees shortlisted for this year’s ceremony include Wet Leg, who are up for the PPL Award for Most Played New Independent Artist.