Hollywood Independent Music Awards
| Hollywood Independent Music Awards | |
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| Awarded for | Independent Music |
| Location | Hollywood, California |
| Country | United States |
| First awarded | 2023 |
| Website | www |
The Hollywood Independent Music Awards (HIMA) is an awards organization that honors independent artists, composers, songwriters, record labels, and studio recording professionals for their creative contributions to independent music. The independent music categories were once a part of the HMMA's,[1] but they evolved and expanded into a mainstream awards event, with major film music categories, nominees, and winners including Billie Eilish, Rhianna, Olivia Rodrigo, Ludwig Göransson, Danny Elfman, Hans Zimmer, and Austin Butler.[2][3][4] Hosting a separate awards show for independent artists was decided by founder Brent Harvey after an increased engagement from independent artists internationally.[5][6][7] The first inaugural HIMA ceremony was held on August 17, 2023 at the Avalon Hollywood in Hollywood, California.[8]
The HIMA's also held its, Everything Blue, portion of the awards ceremony at the
Winners and nominees
Categories
| Adult Contemporary | Adult Contemporary Hip Hop |
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| Afrobeats/Afropop | Americana/Roots |
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| Contemporary Classical | Instrumental |
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| Jazz (Jazz fusion/Bebop) | Jazz (Smooth/Cool) |
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| Pop | Rock/Pop |
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| R&B/Soul | Dance |
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| Vocal (Female) | Vocal (Male) |
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| Christian/Gospel | New Age/Ambient |
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| Country (Classic) | Country (Crossover) |
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| Folk/Acoustic | Singer-Songwriter |
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Blues
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Bluegrass |
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Original Song
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Lyrics/Lyricist |
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| World | EDM |
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| Rock | Rock/Heavy Metal |
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| Rap/Hip Hop | Live or Streamed Performance |
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| Alternative | Album |
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| Latin Pop/Rock | Latin Traditional |
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| Latin Tropical | Latin Urban/Hip Hop/Rap |
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| Children's music | Holiday |
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| Message Song/Social Impact | Original Recording |
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Studio Recording Professionals
| Producer/Production | Mixing/Engineering |
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Special recognition
| Reggae | Downbeat/Downtempo |
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References
- ^ "HMMA 2021 Music Genre Nominees". HIMMA. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- ^ "Up Close: Hollywood Independent Music Awards by Jonathan Widran". Music Connection. February 23, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ "Billie Eilish's 'Barbie' Song, Robbie Robertson's Scorsese Score Honored at 2023 Hollywood Music in Media Awards". Billboard. November 16, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ "Rihanna's 'Wakanda Forever' Song, Terence Blanchard Win at 2022 Hollywood Music in Media Awards: Full List by Paul Grein". Billboard. November 17, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ "Hollywood Independent Music Awards coming to Owensboro this Saturday, several area artists nominated by John Kirkpatrick". Bend Source. September 6, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ "Inaugural Hollywood Independent Music Awards Announces Nominees by Jessica Montes". Latin Times. July 7, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ "HMMA Winners". HMMA Awards. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ "Hollywood Independent Music Awards Red Carpet Interviews". Bionic Buzz. September 3, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ "Bluegrass Hall of Fame and Museum hosts HIMA "Everything Blue Portion" by Ben Walls". Tri State. August 12, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ "Hollywood Independent Music Awards coming to Owensboro this Saturday, several area artists nominated". Owensboro Times. August 10, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ "Owensboro Hosting Everything Blue Portion of Hollywood Independent Music Awards". 14 News. July 18, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ "In The News: BenAnthony Lavoz Receives Best Latin Pop/Rock Award at the HIMA". Occhi Magazine. September 2, 2023. Retrieved March 29, 2024.