Ezra Collective, Gilles Peterson, and more, win at AIM Awards 2025

Ezra Collective, Gilles Peterson, Cosey Fanni Tutti and more were honoured at the Independent Music Awards (AIM) yesterday (September 23) as it returned for its 15th edition.

The annual ceremony – which celebrates independent artists, labels, and music organisations – took place at London’s Roundhouse, where dozens of nominees gathered.

Among those awarded, DJ, broadcaster, label head and festival organiser Gilles Peterson was honoured with the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award for his efforts in nurturing music communities over his 40-year career.

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Elsewhere, Fontaines D.C. picked up the Best Independent Album Award for their fourth studio record ‘Romance’, released by XL Recordings last year.

Founding Throbbing Gristle member and industrial music trailblazer Cosey Fanni Tutti bagged the Innovator Award for her contributions to music as one of the first female independent label founders.

“Everything I’ve done has been totally independent. This is really special because innovation and independence really are sisters with me,” she said as she picked up the award.

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Meanwhile, XL Recordings was named Best Independent Label, while AD 93 won the Best Boutique Label Award. Bury’s Wax & Beans also won in a new category, Best Independent Record Store.

Ezra Collective, who received three nominations this year, took home the Best Independent Track Award for their recent hit ‘God Gave Me Feet For Dancing’ featuring Yazmin Lacey.

“Songs represent moments and this moment means a lot to us,” said drummer Femi Koleoso. “A lot of these moments exist because of people providing them, like The Roundhouse does for young people.” 

Check out the full list of AIM Awards 2025 winners here.

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