AIMA Season IV Submission Window is Closing and Awards Ceremony Update

The Final submission date to enter Season IV of the Artists In Music Awards is November 15, 2014 at Midnight. If you have not become a member and submitted, there is still plenty of time.

For more information and to find your category go to http://www.aimusicawards.com/#!vote/c60z

We have several categories in Music, Film, Poetry, Literature, Photography, and Theatre. If your category is not represented, please let us know. We may add it.

Behind the Scenes

If you have been apart of AIMA at all during the past 3 seasons, you may have noticed that we are doing less live shows during the year. Now that we are under the Siqueiros Foundation of the Arts, the Artists In Music Awards has scaled back on the monthly shows, but we are very much still active. We do plan on continuing the live show tradition in Season V and reintroducing the Summer Showcase and the Breakthrough Series.

As of today, we are behind the scenes hard at work and focusing on the final stages of obtaining our 501c3 charity organizational license. In the meantime, the Executive Board of Directors have been diligently attending Community events, shaking hands with State and City leaders by attending political events, and appearing at various Art & Music shows in and around Los Angeles as part of our awareness campaign.

Awards Ceremony

As of today, we are unable to reveal the official location of the Awards Ceremony, but we will very soon. The Awards Ceremony is still scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2015 and it will be held in Los Angeles. Once we have the “go-ahead” we will send out a Press Release to make the HUGE announcement.

For the main event, we are doing something never done before - show full-length films, have live performances, and exhibit Art during a televised event. At the present moment, we are looking for Full-Length Films, Short films, and Documentary’s. As mentioned previously, we will have an exhibit area to showcase Artwork, so we are looking for Nominees from the Visual Arts arena. Of course, we are also looking for live music performers for the main stage to perform in between the trophy presentations. If you are a member and you have something unique to offer, please email us.

Once we make the location announcement, we will begin selling tickets to attend the main event.

FYI: Anyone can become a member. As a member, you can nominate yourself, a band, or any single artist, actor, etc. You are also welcome to nominate someone for Lifetime Achievement, Educator of the Year, etc. We simply ask that if you nominate someone for an award, your participant is aware they must be present during the awards ceremony as we have a strict attendance policy - We do not award absentees.

To join and submit, go to http://www.aimusicawards.com/#!submit

The final submission date is NOVEMBER 15, 2015.

Stay tuned for more information COMING SOON!

Artists In Music Awards Season IV Opener at Black Rose Tavern with performances by 8-time award winner Glitter Rose and Best Reggae Artist Sono Vero

The Artists In Music Awards hosts its kickoff party celebrating the Season IV opener at Black Rose Tavern in West Los Angeles on July 5. Red Carpet begins at 8pm with live performances by Glitter Rose and Sono Vero at 10pm.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- On July 5th, two of the hottest Artists In Music Awards and most recognized recording artists will take the stage at newly remodeled Black Rose Tavern (formerly The Joint). Glitter Rose is the program's most decorated artist with 8 awards including 6 awards received by the organization (2014 awards include Artist of the Year, Performer of the Year, Best Music Video for "Buda Negra", and Best Southern Rock Artist. 2013 awards include Album of the Year for Dead or Alive and Best Rock Artist).

In 2014, Sono Vero won the award for Best Reggae Artist at the 3rd annual AIMA event held at Universal Citywalk on February 7. This will be the first time these two artists will perform together and this is the first time Sono Vero will perform for AIMA. Glitter Rose originally won a spot to perform at the Awards Ceremony when she unanimously received the highest scores at the Breakthrough Series contest held at House of Blues in 2012. Since 2012, Glitter Rose has performed a total of a dozen shows for AIMA over the course of three years. With 12 endorsements and 6 sponsors behind Glitter, this makes her one the most recognizable and most sought after artist in independent music.

Event Details
Where:
Black Rose Tavern
8771 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035

When:
Saturday, July 5, 2014
Red Carpet/General Entry 8pm to 10pm
Show and Live performances 10pm to 11:30pm

Red Carpet Schedule:
Media Check-in 7pm - 7:30pm
Red Carpet Arrivals 8pm to 9:45pm

Cover charge: $10 donation (FREE entrance to AIMA & SFOTA members)
100% of proceeds will benefit Siqueiros Foundation of the Arts (a non-profit organization)

About the Artists In Music Awards 
Established in 2011, the Artists In Music Awards was originally created to honor and recognize the most talented and gifted artists.

Over the years, this tradition has evolved beyond the recognition of a singular art form with a desire to encompass all areas of Arts & Entertainment.

On April 28, 2014, Artists In Music Awards joined forces with the Siqueiros Foundation of the Arts. SFOTA is a non-profit organization with two goals in mind - the dedication to empowering creative youth by providing scholarship opportunities to underprivileged children and providing an avenue to explore and express the arts through unity and community involvement. SOFTA is also dedicated to creating jobs for out of work artists using Federal aid through the resurrection of the Federal Art Project (FAP), a program with a focus on putting Artists back to work, but disappeared after the end of the Depression Era in 1943.

Now under the Siqueiros Foundation of the Arts, this is not only a new chapter for the Artists In Music Awards, but an exciting opportunity for all artists to be apart of.

As a member of the AIMA and SFOTA comes with special privileges including exclusive access to special events, FREE awards submissions, workshops, discounts on premiere affiliated art exhibits and award events, plus voting privileges on AIMA categories.

Season IV Sponsors by MusicSUBMIT, IndependentMusicPromotions.com, LA "IN" PR, KGUP 106.5FM, Spirit Airlines, and InDspotlightTV

For more information to go: http://www.aimusicawards.com

For Press inquires and sponsorship opportunities, contact [email protected]

Register today and become a member and submit your materials for Nomination

The Artists In Music Awards Season IV voting polls are NOW open

The Artists In Music Awards Season IV voting polls are NOW open! If you haven't become a member and submitted for your nomination, there is still plenty of time to join and enter in this year's program.

Click HERE to vote

Only members are eligible to submit for Nomination and to perform at one of the AIMA events.

Register today and become a member and submit your materials for Nomination As of June 15, 2014 the voting polls will be open to the public until November 15, 2014. The public will help determine who will become the next AIMA winners! WHO CAN VOTE?

PUBLIC VOTING
The Public voting is open to everyone. Public votes account for 10% of the total votes received. MEMBERSHIP VOTING
We made several changes to the voting system including the addition of the Members Only voting poll, where only Artists In Music Awards and Sequeiros Foundation of the Arts members are eligible to vote. Membership votes count for 20% of the total votes received. BOARD OF JUDGES VOTING
The Board of Judges consisting of industry professionals account for 70% of the votes. Only prescreened and authorized members from the Arts & Entertainment Industry are eligible to become a Board of Judges Member. To become a Board of Judges member, fill out the registration form and fill out the box that says, "Tell us why you are qualified to become a Board of Judges member".

We created this voting system to make it fair for all competitors. No longer can an individual vote for his or herself or their favorite artist dozens or hundreds of times. The public gets to vote once per category.

MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS REWARDS

Receive a personalized named memberedship ID card with your real name or professional name. Use your membership ID card to access special events, educational workshops, receive FREE entry to shows, receive discounts on theatre, participating galleries, and concert venues, plus vote as a member! More benefits coming soon!

Season IV Award Categories include:
Broadcast
Director
Educator
Electronica/Dance
Feature Film
Graphic Artist
Literary Writer
Mural & Urban Arts
Photographer
Poetry
Screen Actor/Actress
Theatre Actor/Actress
Theatre Production

Original Award Categories include:
Adult Contemporary
Alternative
Blues
Christian/Gospel
Country
Jazz
Latin
Music Video
Pop
Record Producer
Reggae
Rock
R&B
Singer Songwriter
Teen

Specialty Awards (voted in by Board of Judges & Voting Members) include:
Artist of the Year
Album of the Year
Performer of the Year
David Siqueiros Lifetime Achievement Award
(For a full description of the categories, go to the Rules page)

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

Individual - $29 per year
Small Corporation - $110 (Ideal for small PR firms and agencies up to 5 members)
Large Corporation - $250 (more than 5 members)
*Large Corporation membership is recommended for large record labels and agencies

Anyone that signs up during Season IV with autopay will NEVER incur an annual membershp rate increase.

Note: Members that cancel autopay are subjected to annual membership rate increases and may be required to pay additional processing fees.

Register today and become a member and submit your materials for Nomination

Don't forget to come to the first event of the year coming July 5 to Black Rose Tavern! (FREE TO Artists In Music Awards and Sequeiros Foundation of the Arts Members)

Artists In Music Awards Voting Starts June 15. Become a Member NOW!!

Season IV of the Artists In Music Awards is currently underway and we are NOW accepting submissions for membership. Only members are eligible to submit for Nomination.

VOTING STARTS SOON!

On June 15, 2014 the voting polls will open and the public will be able to vote for the artist that may become the next AIMA winner!

WHO CAN VOTE?

MEMBERSHIP VOTING
We made several changes to the voting system including the addition of the Members Only voting poll, where only Artists In Music Awards and Sequeiros Foundation of the Arts members are eligible to vote. Membership votes count for 20% of the total votes received.

BOARD OF JUDGES VOTING
The Board of Judges consisting of industry professionals account for 70% of the votes. Only prescreened and authorized members from the Arts & Entertainment Industry are eligible to become a Board of Judges Member. To become a Board of Judges member, fill out the registration form and fill out the box that says, "Tell us why you are qualified to become a Board of Judges member".

PUBLIC VOTING
The Public voting is open to everyone. Public votes account for 10% of the total votes received.

We created this voting system to make it fair for all competitors. No longer can an individual vote for his or herself or their favorite artist dozens or hundreds of times. The public gets to vote once per category.

MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS REWARDS

Receive a personalized named memberedship ID card with your real name or professional name. Use your membership ID card to access special events, educational workshops, receive FREE entry to shows, receive discounts on theatre, participating galleries, and concert venues, plus vote as a member! More benefits coming soon!

Season IV Award Categories include:
Broadcast
Director
Educator
Electronica/Dance
Feature Film
Graphic Artist
Literary Writer
Mural & Urban Arts
Photographer
Poetry
Screen Actor/Actress
Theatre Actor/Actress
Theatre Production

Original Award Categories include:
Adult Contemporary
Alternative
Blues
Christian/Gospel
Country
Jazz
Latin
Music Video
Pop
Record Producer
Reggae
Rock
R&B
Singer Songwriter
Teen

Specialty Awards (voted in by Board of Judges & Voting Members) include:
Artist of the Year
Album of the Year
Performer of the Year
David Siqueiros Lifetime Achievement Award
(For a full description of the categories, go to the Rules page)

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

Individual - $29 per year
Small Corporation - $110 (Ideal for small PR firms and agencies up to 5 members)
Large Corporation - $250 (more than 5 members)
*Large Corporation membership is recommended for large record labels and agencies

Anyone that signs up during Season IV with autopay will NEVER incur an annual membershp rate increase.

Note: Members that cancel autopay are subjected to annual membership rate increases and may be required to pay additional processing fees.

Register today and become a member and submit your materials for Nomination

Note: It is not required to submit new material. Participants may submit previously submitted materials or new materials.

Artists In Music Awards begins accepting Registrations for Season IV

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Los Angeles, Calif. - Now in its fourth season, on May 1, the Artists In Music Awards and the Siqueiros Foundation of the Arts are now accepting registration for membership and submissions to participate in the awards program with 32 award categories encompassing all areas in Arts & Entertainment.

The Artists In Music Awards have made many improvements with the program, including a merger with the Siqueiros Foundation of the Arts. SFOTA is an organization with two goals in mind - the dedication to empowering creative youth by providing scholarship opportunities to underprivileged children and providing an avenue to explore and express the arts through unity and community involvement. SFOTA is also dedicated to creating jobs for out of work artists using Federal aid through the resurrection of the Federal Art Project (FAP), a program with a focus on putting Artists back to work, but disappeared after the end of the Depression Era in 1943. 

2015 Improvements: 

• A membership driven organization
• Membership voting privileges - membership votes account for 20% of the total votes
• Board of Judges votes account for 70% of the total votes
• Public or fan votes account for 10% of the total votes
• Members have exclusive access to special events including educational workshops led by industry professionals
• Discounts on premiere affiliated art exhibits, theatre venues, and AIMA award events
• Receive an exclusive Membership Card
• Additional membership benefits soon to be announced!

New Award Categories include:

• Director
• Educator
• EDM
• Feature Film
• Graphic Artist
• Literary Writer
• Mural & Urban Arts
• Photographer
• Poetry
• Screen Actor/Actress
• Short Film
• Theatre Actor/Actress
• Theatre Production

Original Award Categories include:

• Adult Contemporary
• Alternative
• Blues
• Christian/Gospel
• Country
• Jazz
• Latin
• Music Video
• Pop
• Radio Show
• Record Producer
• Reggae
• Rock
• R&B
• Singer Songwriter
• Teen

Specialty Awards (voted in by Board of Judges & Voting Members)

• Artist of the Year
• David Siqueiros Lifetime Achievement Award
• Album of the Year
• Performer of the Year

(For a full description of the categories, go to the Rules page)

Register today and become a member and submit materials for Nomination consideration HERE

About the Artists In Music Awards

Established in 2011, the Artists In Music Awards was originally created to honor and recognize the most talented and gifted artists. Over the years, this tradition has evolved beyond the recognition of a singular art form with a desire to encompass all areas of Arts & Entertainment.

On April 28, 2014, Artists In Music Awards joined forces with the Siqueiros Foundation of the Arts. SFOTA is an organization with two goals in mind - the dedication to empowering creative youth by providing scholarship opportunities to underprivileged children and providing an avenue to explore and express the arts through unity and community involvement. SOFTA is also dedicated to creating jobs for out of work artists using Federal aid through the resurrection of the Federal Art Project (FAP), a program with a focus on putting Artists back to work, but disappeared after the end of the Depression Era in 1943.

This new partnership with the Artists In Music Awards and the Siqueiros Foundation of the Arts is not only a new chapter for both organizations, but an exciting opportunity for all artists to be apart of.

The Artists In Music Awards isn't controlled by one person nor is about who has the most money with a million fans on their social media networks. It is about the art.  We recognize and honor the best in Arts & Entertainment.

ABOUT THE FOUNDER
The Founder of the Artists In Music Awards is Award winning Executive Producer, Mikey Jayy. Mikey is also the Vice President of the Siqueiros Foundation of the Arts, a member of National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS), endorsed by the St. Jude Children Research Hospital, Hollywood Arts Council, Los Angeles Music Awards, the Peoples Mayor of Hollywood, L.A.A.C.i. (LOS ANGELES AWARDS SHOW COALITION INCORPORATED), and the Independent Music Coalition (IMC).

In 2012, Mikey received the award for Outstanding Service to the Music Community by the Los Angeles Music Awards. Mikey is also the Program Director at KGUP 106.5FM and Managing Editor at All Indie Magazine.

For Press inquiries, interviews, and booking, contact LA “IN” PR at [email protected]

Interview With 8-time Award Winner Glitter Rose on The Great Unknowns Presents, EP 170

Mikey Jayy of the Great Unknowns Presents interviews Glitter Rose. Glitter Rose is an 8-time overall award winner including 6 Artists In Music Awards titles for 2013 Best Rock Artist, Album of the Year for "Dead or Alive", 2014 Best Southern Rock Artist, 2014 Best Music Video for "Buda Negra", 2014 Performer of the Year, and 2014 Artist of the Year LIVE on KGUP 106.5FM.

Listen to the interview here:
 https://archive.org/details/Ep170InterviewWithGlitterRoseOnTheGreatUnknownsPresents

ABOUT GLITTER ROSE:
Glitter Rose’s music is breaking ground as the new sound of Southern Rock meets Country. In 2013, the 28-year-old Texan was recognized with two awards including Best Rock Artist and she received the Album of the Year Award for Dead or Alive at the 2013 Artists In Music Awards at Key Club in Hollywood, CA. In April, Glitter earned the title for Best Music Video for her song “Buda Negra” at the 14th Annual Bare Bones International Film Festival in Muskogee, OK. During the same month, Glitter was honored with the prestigious nomination for Texas State Artist - State Musician by the Texas Commission of the Arts. Glitter was also chosen as one of the three finalists in Hard Rock Rising’s 2013 Global Battle of the Bands. Then in November, Glitter was honored at the 23rd Annual Los Angeles Music Awards when she took home the award for Country Artist of the Year. Glitter took home four additional awards for Artist of the Year, Performer of the Year, Best Southern Rock Artist, and Best Music Video at the 3rd Annual Artists In Music Awards held at Jon Lovitz Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Friday, February 7, 2014.

“2013 has been an incredible year, filled with opportunities. I’m honored to be recognized and respected by the independent music and entertainment community. I’m looking forward to what new adventures 2014 will bring. Whatever they are, I’m so grateful!” - Glitter Rose

She has been involved in several new projects including hosting a successful charity auction for Susan G. Komen held at the Gibson Showroom in Beverly Hills that helped make it possible for 32 women to obtain mammograms at no charge. Glitter also made an appearance in the upcoming film “American Girl” and she wrote the title track for the film with the same name. The song “American Girl” was accompanied with her new track “Tennessee Time”, a song that was also nominated for Country Single of the Year at the 23rd Annual Los Angeles Music Awards.

Discover more about Glitter Rose at http://www.glitterrose.com

Watch Glitter’s latest music video “American Girl” from the Original Movie Soundtrack American Girl http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3MX8B_xSws

Watch the 2-time award winning music video ”Buda Negra” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWjCdfHpoHo

A Successful 3rd Annual Artists In Music Awards is Now on the Books

Glitter Rose performs at AIMA Awards Ceremony

What a most incredible night on February 7 at Jon Lovitz Theatre for the 3rd Annual Artists In Music Awards! There were so many amazing artists that were recognized under the lights. With over 700 people in attendance, there were some of the most incredible performances. The buzz of the night was Glitter Rose and BP Major.

Glitter Rose not only performed her two famous songs, "American Girl" and "Kody Was a Killer," but  she walked away with four awards for Best Southern Rock Artist, Best Music Video for "Buda Negra" directed by Amy Campione, and Performer of the Year, but she also captured AIMA's top honor for Artist of the Year, which makes Glitter the most winningest artist in Artists In Music Awards history. Glitter Rose now holds six AIMA award titles.

BP Major performing at the AIMA Awards Ceremony

BP Major put on a jaw dropping performance. If you were expecting to see half naked men on stage, that's exactly what you got. No one was expecting five men in revealing green tights to be dancing on stage. BP Major also walked away with the award for Best Dance Artist.

What is most surprising is this year was the largest attendance of Nominees. Almost every nominee in each of the 30 categories were there at the awards ceremony on Friday. It was so great to see so many familiar faces and so many new faces as well.

There are so many artists to mention about the night. Cheating Daylight opened the show in high gear with a stellar performance. Congratulations to this young band of brothers for winning Best Rock Artist. They are definitely an artist to keep an eye on. One of the performers for the evening was Walla. Walla came away big with two awards for Best Alternative Artist and Best Indie Artist. A big congratulations to Walla. They are now a 3-time AIMA award winners. Another artist that walked away with multiple awards was 2013 Best Folk/Acoustic Artist winner, Soren Bryce. Soren swept both her categories to win Best Singer Songwriter and she defended her title to win Best Folk/Acoustic Artist for a second year in a row. Other repeat winners included Trevor Sewell for Best Blues Artist. Melanie Taylor put on a sensational performance and took home the Best Pop Artist trophy. Melanie is now a two-time AIMA winner.

Cheating Daylight shows off Best Rock Artist trophy
with Executive Producer Mikey Jayy

The Como Brothers band came all the way from Long Island, New York and took home two of the highest honors including Composer of the Year and Album of the Year for "Baby Steps". Torrey Mercer also came away big with two awards including Best Teen Artist and Inspirational Artist of the Year for her work in Anti-bullying with kids.

One notable winner is Mark Lamdanski of Twitter Tuesday LIVE. He flew out to Los Angeles from Hollywood, Florida to broadcast the Awards Ceremony live on simulcast to seven radio stations across the country. Mark went on stage to introduce Host Nic Creznic, instead he was awarded the Best Independent Radio Show for Twitter Tuesday LIVE on World Wide Indie Radio. We also rebroadcasted the "Alan Freed Award" for Lifetime Achievement that was given to 1998 Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, career actress, and last surviving member of The Mamas and the Papas, Michelle Phillips.

Matt Como of The Como Brothers band showing off
their awards

A special thanks goes out to Host - Nic Creznic, Award Presenter and Super Model - Dustin Quick,  Red Carpet Interviewer - HR Cole of InDSpotlight.  A special thanks goes to our staff including Red Carpet Host and Actress - Ali Haigh, Hostess - Anna Siqueiros, Video/Sound Engineer - Jennifer Traber, Red Carpet Organizer - Tracy Eckland, and our intern Stephanie Villalobos.

We'd also like to thank this year's sponsors - Arts Seen and Heard PR, Indie Music Bus, MusicSUBMIT, Katharine James Fine Jewelry, Independent Music Promotions, Spirit Airlines, KGUP 106.5FM, and St Jude Children's Research Hospital.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2014 ARTISTS IN MUSIC AWARDS RECIPIENTS

2-time 2014 AIMA winner - Walla 

Artist of the Year
· Glitter Rose (WINNER)
· Cheating Daylight
· The Como Brothers Band

Album of the Year
· "Baby Steps" by The Como Brothers Band - (WINNER)
· Walla - Nature EP
· Calico - Calico the Band EP

 Performer of the Year
· Max and the Moon
· Walla
· Y Luv

Soren Bryce shows off her two awards

· Melanie Taylor
· Glitter Rose (WINNER)

Best Alternative Artist
· In Air
· Y Luv
· Max and the Moon
· Walla (WINNER)
· MK Ultra

 Best Teen Pop Artist
· Torrey Mercer
· Tyler Lane
· Tyler Matl (WINNER)
· Above Seclusion
· Anne Jane Bishop

KedaSings poses with
Best R&B/Soul Artist Award

 Best Music Video
· “Buda Negra” - Glitter Rose (WINNER)
· “Looking Glass” - Torrey Mercer
· “Wolf In Sheep Skin” - Lora McHugh
· “Run” - Marina V
· “One More Day” - Ben Davis

Best Singer Songwriter
· Aoede
· Marga Lane
· Justin Dorsey
· The Como Brothers Band
· Soren Bryce (WINNER)

Best Folk/Acoustic Artist
· Granicy Square
· Michael Annotti
· Soren Bryce (WINNER)
· Alex Cartwright
· Nothing North of Alaska

Best Pop Artist winner - Melanie Taylor

Best R&B
· KedaSings (WINNER)
· Shae
· Justice Boateng
· Dezmond Meeks
· Marga Lane

 Best Indie Artist
· Walla (WINNER)
· Max and the Moon
· Cheating Daylight
· Golden Bear

 Best Jazz Artist
· Lynn Cardona
· David Longoria (WINNER)
· Jacnique Harris-Love
· Level 10
                                                                                                         
 Composer of the Year
· Alex Carwright

Best Jazz Artist winner - David Longoria

· Nicki Kris
· The Como Brothers Band (WINNER)
· Aoede
· London Thor

 Best Blues Artist
· BigBang Zoom
· Paul Blissett
· Douye’
· Trevor Sewell (WINNER)
· Anne McClain

 Producer of the Year
· Daniel “Dagger” Kain
· Dran Michael (WINNER)
· David Gielan
· Josh Igloo Monroy
· Gregory Hutchison

 Best Rock Artist
· G William Boyd

Inspirational Artist of the Year &
Best Teen Artist winner - Torrey Mercer

 · The Como Brothers Band
· Cheating Daylight (WINNER)
· Pullman Standard
· Mustard

 Best Urban/Hip Hop Artist
· AVI Most ILL (WINNER)
· YaBoi Eljay
· Cali Barnes
· Antwon King

 Best Electronica Artist
· EMPiRELIVE
· Travis Royce (WINNER)
· Ex-Plosion
· Shadow System
· Drop Kick Pop

 Best Adult Contemporary Artist
· Nicki Kris
· Tom Slack
· Melissa VanFleet

Best Teen Pop Artist winner - Tyler Matl

· David Gielan
· Bruce Lev (WINNER)

 Best Country Artist
· Kaela Kinney
· The C.R. Ecker Band
· Leigh Cara
· Calico the Band
· McKenna Loren (WINNER)

 Best Pop Song
· “Shine Your Light” - Diverse Pop Group
· Party Glitter RockStar” - Lexi ·
 “All I Ever Wanted” - Tyler Matl
· “Forbidden Fruit” - Chelsa Perkins (WINNER)
· “Not the Same” - Shae

Bruce Lev shows off his
Best Adult Contemporary Artist award

 Best Christian/Gospel Artist
· Megan Tibbits
· Anya Alexandria
· Anne McClain (WINNER)
· In the Midst 777

 Best Latin Artist
· Samy Gana
· Juan Francisco Zerpa
· Henya Tejeda
· Ennio Emmannuel (WINNER)

 Best Southern Rock Artist
· Big Bang Zoom
· Glitter Rose (WINNER)
· Kaela Kinney
· Jarvis Brown

 Best Teen Artist
· Torrey Mercer (WINNER)
· Diamante

Best Electronica Artist winner - Travis Royce

· Brooke Rose
· Anne Jane Bishop
· Lovey James

 Best Reggae Artist
· KedaSings
· Sono Vero (WINNER)
· HEARTAFIYA

 Best Pop Artist
· FevaMode
· Tyler Matl
· Melanie Taylor (WINNER)
· Chelsea Perkins
· Torrey Mercer

 Best Dance Artist

Artist In Cinema winner - Christina DeRosa

· BP Major (WINNER)
· Natalie Jean
· Mina Koo
· Melanie Taylor
· Desmond Meeks

 CRITIC'S CHOICE AWARDS
Inspirational Artist of the Year
· Torrey Mercer for her work in Anti-bullying with kids

 Best Independent Radio Show
· Twitter Tuesday LIVE

 Best New Artist

Best Country Artist winner - McKenna Loren

· MK Ultra

Artist In Cinema Award
· Christina DeRosa

Young Artist Award
· Mehkenna

 Lifetime Achievement
· Michelle Philips

Announcing the New Awards Ceremony Location, plus Get Featured in the AIMA Event Program!

MEDIA RELEASE***MEDIA RELEASE***MEDIA RELEASE HAPPY NEW YEAR! In case you haven’t heard, the Artists In Music Awards has a new home!  On Friday, February 7, 2014, the 2014 Artists In Music Awards will be held at the Jon Lovitz Theatre (formerly B.B. Kings) located in Universal City, CA. The venue is simply amazing. It has available standing room and lots of seating throughout the massive 3-level theatre. More event details, view on our official event page We are very excited to take our 3rd annual prestigious awards ceremony to this legendary venue. The stage is bigger, the sound is better, and the total experience is…well, just better.  INTRODUCING THE PERFORMERS We are proud to announce that we have filled the line up for the main event featuring live performances by 2013 Album of the Year and Best Rock Artist winner - Glitter Rose, Best Indie Rock Artist winner - Walla, Best Folk/Acoustic Artist winner - Soren Bryce, Best Dance Artist winner - Melanie Taylor, 6-time AIMA Nominee - Cheating Daylight, and introducing Torrey Mercer and Max and the Moon.  TICKETS If you haven’t purchased tickets yet, they are now on sale on through the website at www.aimusicawards.com and available throughhttp://aimusicawards.ticketleap.com/2014-awards-ceremony/ Prices range from $15 for general admission to $55 for VIP seats (meal included). Purchase your VIP dinner seats before January 15th and save $10!   Additional: Due to the venue’s policy, there will be no guest list (No free attendance). Everyone must have a performer stamp, wristband, or media badge to enter the facility. If you purchase your tickets in advance, make sure to bring your receipt with you for proof of purchase, otherwise you will not be allowed entrance. At the box office, your ticket receipt will be exchanged for a wristband. RED CARPET  Unlike years prior, we will be hosting the Red Carpet Event INSIDE on the 3rd floor. We anticipate over 50 members of the media in attendance, so make sure you put on your best digs.  If you are a member of the media and you’d like to cover the Red Carpet and photo shoot the award ceremony, please send an email to[email protected] to request coverage.   EVENT PROGRAM FEATURE This year, we are printing a special Event Program for the Awards Ceremony. Each program will list all of the Sponsors, Award Ceremony performers, and Final Nominees. 8 full-page feature pages will be made available for artists and/or business advertisements. If you’d like to be featured in the program, please send an email to [email protected] and we will let you know how you can be a part of this opportunity at a limited time low rate.   If you own a business and you are interested in placing your company’s logo or service in the event program, please email for rates. We are printing 1,000 copies to make sure everyone has the opportunity to get a copy.   Note: ALL event programs will be handed out FREE of charge to every paid ticket holder. 100 programs will be reserved exclusively for members of the press and media.  This feature event program is a full color illustration-magazine style layout. Artists and businesses will have a chance to publish a 250 to 300-word biography or professional ad, plus include up to 3 professional high-resolution photos for the magazine spread. We accept photos in Photoshop format (.psd), or in Adobe format (.pdf).  VOTING   Voting ends on January 20, 2014 at Midnight PST, so make sure you are promoting your categories until the very end.  I cannot stress this enough:   YOU CANNOT WIN IF YOU DO NOT PROMOTE Direct your fans to http://www.aimusicawards.com/#!vote/c60z Thanks so much for being apart of the 3rd Annual Artists In Music Awards! We’re looking forward to a great New Year and will continue to keep you posted on the 2014 Artists In Music Awards finale!! Yours truly, Mikey Jayy Executive Producer Artists In Music Awards Email: [email protected] Official Website: www.aimusicawards.com the 2014 Artists In Music Awards coming this February! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Za3fCGk_X_4

2014 Artists In Music Awards Nomination, Red Carpet, and Media Event is Coming 12/15!

Mikey Jayy here!

Wow, I can’t believe it, but after hosting 7 amazing shows this year, the Breakthrough Series is finally over. Thank you to all the performers and everyone in the audience that came to support each of our events. Now, it’s time to look forward to the final 2 events: Nomination Event and the Awards Ceremony.

On Sunday, December 15, 2013, we’re going to be hosting the Nomination, Red Carpet, & Media Event and ALL nominees are encouraged to attend this prestigious event. Each Top 5 Final Nominee will be handed an Official 2014 Artists In Music Awards Nomination certificate on stage at Los Angeles’ historic venue, The Joint. During the show, each Top 5 artist from all 30 categories will be called to the stage to collect his or her certificate, so you do not want to miss this event!

To join this historic event, get your tickets today CLICK HERE

RSVP to the Facebook Event CLICK HERE

Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/aimusicawards

Details of the Event:
Where:
The Joint
8771 West Pico Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90035
Cover $10
Proceeds will benefit St jude Children's Research Hospital
When:
Red Carpet/General Entry 5:30pm 7:20pm
Awards Ceremony 7:30pm to 11pm

Red Carpet Schedule:
Media Check-in 5pm - 5:30pm
Red Carpet Arrivals 6pm to 7:20pm

The Artists In Music Awards is brings you the most exciting Nomination Event, Red Carpet, & Press Event taking place at The Joint.

See live performances by
Y LUV
Tyler Matl
Cheating Daylight
Melanie Taylor
Soren Bryce 
Torrey Mercer

Please reserve your tickets today for only $10 each CLICK HERE

Note: There is no guest list. All guests must purchase a ticket in advance or at the door. Each ticket holder will be presented with a wrist band. Only people with a wristband may walk the Red Carpet. No exceptions will be allowed.

Thank you to our supporters and our sponsors: Arts Seen And Heard PR, KGUP 106.5FM "The Emerge Radio Networks", Independent Music Promotions, MusicSUBMIT.com, 101 Distribution, and Indie Music Bus

COMING SOON! Tickets will be available for the Awards Ceremony scheduled for Friday, February 7, 2014, so SAVE THE DATE!

The FINAL Breakthrough Series Event of the Year and a Special Presentation to a Legend

First of all, thank you to everyone that made it to our Halloween Costume & Red Carpet Event. This was the best turn out we had all year and probably the most fun, because we got to dress up. Congratulations to the mystery couple that took home the prize for Best Costume. We still have no idea who they were, but I’m happy the couple showed up in the spirit of Halloween and stayed for the entire show.

A BIG THANK YOU goes out to Melanie Taylor, Cheating Daylight, Y LUV, Torrey Mercer, Chelsea Perkins, and Lora McHugh. I was very proud of this line up as they put on an incredible performance!

If you missed our Halloween Costume Event on October 20th, here's a great review of our event: http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1051303

For our final Breakthrough Series event of the year, make sure you RSVP for the November 10th event at https://www.facebook.com/events/445500098904708

Here is a full schedule for November 10th:
Red Carpet Event: 6pm to 7:50pm
7:55pm - introductions
8pm to 8:05pm - Music Video by McKenna Loren
8:05pm to 8:20pm - McKenna Loren
8:20 to 8:30pm - Show videos by Glitter Rose
8:30pm to 8:50pm - Glitter Rose
8:50pm to 9pm - (show Max and the Moon video)
9pm to 9:20pm- Max and the Moon
9:20pm to 9:30pm (Random Best Music Video Nominee)
9:30pm to 9:50pm - Kaela Gardner
9:50pm to 10pm (Music Video by Juan Francisco Zerpa)
10:00pm to 10:20pm - Juan Francisco Zerpa
10:20pm to 10:30pm - Closing

You will also want to put these important dates on your calendar:

A special Lifetime Achievement Award Presentation to Michelle Phillips & Humanitarian of the Year Award to David Harrison Levi will be presented by Mikey Jayy himself.
When: October 28 at 6:30pm
Where: Gibson Showroom, Beverly Hills
Event Status: Private Event
CLICK HERE TO GET TICKETS 

November 1 at Midnight PST is the final day to enter the 2014 Artists In Music Awards! 
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT 

St. Jude Charity & Artists In Music Awards Red Carpet Event
When: November 10, 2013 at 6pm
Where: The Joint, Hollywood, CA
Event Status: Public Event
CLICK HERE TO GET TICKETS 

The Nomination & Media Event:
When: Sunday, December 15, 2013 at 6pm
Where: The Joint in Hollywood, CA
Event Status: Public Event

AIMA Awards Ceremony & Red Carpet Event:
When: Friday, February 7, 2014
Where: The Joint in Hollywood, CA at 6pm.
Event Status: Public Event

If you can, please attend our private event on October 28th Charity event at the Gibson Showroom in Beverly
 Hills benefiting Susan G Komen for Breast Cancer Awareness Month hosted by Glitter Rose . This is an exclusive place, so no one can just walk in the Gibson showroom without an appointment. I will be making a rare appearance on stage and handing the Lifetime Achievement Award to Rock N Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, Michelle Phillips and I will be giving the Humanitarian of the Year award to David Harrison Levi for his dedication to Breast Cancer Awareness. This is only open to the first 100 people!

CLICK HERE TO GET TICKETS 100% of proceeds goes to Susan G Komen.

FREE FOOD & DRINKS are provided, plus you'll get a live show by Gibson Artist and 2-time AIMA winner Glitter Rose!

9/22 - MK Ultra Giving Away Prize, Music Award Winner Walla set to Perform, and Filmmaker Romane Simone Birthday Celebration

Hey! Mikey Jayy here!

Hollywood, CA - So much is happening and we’re excited to make a few announcements that are coming up at our next event. As you may or may not be aware, in a little more than a week is our next St Jude Children Research Hospital Charity and Red Carpet Event to be held at The Joint at 5pm on Sunday, September 22, 2013.

We’re happy to announce that 2014 Best Alternative Artist Nominee, MK Ultra will be hosting his official CD Release party for his upcoming album release of Documentation. AIMA has also teamed up with MK Ultra for a special drawing and CD giveaway.

Travis Szendrei of MK Ultra will be holding a special drawing during the show. With your donation, you will not only receive MK Ultra's brand new CD Documentation, you will also receive a raffle ticket with a unique number that will be entered into a drawing with a chance to win Dinner for two and Limo ride with Travis Szendrei of MK Ultra. During MK Ultra’s performance, we will announce one lucky winner during his set.

“I want to really be part of this event. It's not a show where I just show up and play. It's for a great cause. Mikey Jayy the leader of “Artists in Music Awards” is what music and the people of Los Angeles and beyond need. Plus I love hanging out with music lovers and just getting to know them and laughing in a limo is pretty cool. Dinner is not bad either.” - Travis Szendrei (MK Ultra)

It doesn’t end there!

We also have the 2013 AIMA Best Indie Rock Artist winner Walla performing! In addition we have 2012 Best Pop Artist and Best Singer/Songwriter, Natalie Major and 2014 Best Folk/Acoustic Artist Nominee Byron Gore is also be performing.

Wait! There’s more!

We’re proud to also announce that LA LIVE the Show will not only be filiming and interviewing Romane Simone, will be celebrating his birthday at our event, so Romane will be our honored guest of the evening.
celebrities and nominees on the Red Carpet Event, but Filmmaker, CEO, and Founder,

RSVP on Facebook and share this event with your friends https://www.facebook.com/events/553581684689988

For press and media inquires, contact [email protected]

Artists In Music Awards Returns to The Joint for St Jude Charity And Red Carpet Event

We are very pleased to announce our next St Jude Children Research Hospital Charity & Red Carpet Event featuring live performances by The Devious Means and 2012/2013 Best Alternative Artist - In Air, plus performances by Trevor Page, Marga Lane, and Kamal Khan at The Joint on August 22.

RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/323144671165543
5:30pm - Media Check-in
6pm - Red Carpet Arrivals
7:30pm - Live performances scheduled
$5 - Cover charge (recommended donation) at the door. We will also accept higher donations at the door, which will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, but it is not required. 

If you're a 2012/2013 AIMA trophy winner and you didn't bring your trophy with you to our 8/8 event at Bugatta, bring it with you on August 22 and get photos with your trophy on the Red Carpet. This is your chance to gain some publicity. If you're a 2014 AIMA Nominee, please come and get photographed with our Official 2014 Artists In Music Awards Nomination plaque. Also, if you're an LA Music Awards recipient, you are very welcome to bring your award plaque with you to the red carpet event.

Media Coverage from August 8 at Bugatta:
If you missed it, CNN covered our event. You can read the article here: http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1018408

Watch LA LIVE the SHOW video footage on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nM2EUNz6ncU

Indie News At Noon Coverage Of Bugatta: http://www.indienewsatnoon.com/2013/08/trevor-page-ben-davis-torrey-mercer-soren-bryce-diamonte-among-performers-at-artists-in-music-awards-and-carvalho-birthday-bash-in-hollywood/

Photos by Mickey's Maximum Exposure:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.622010041164712.1073741858.252835224748864&type=1

Photos taken by Lucky Dog Photos:
http://www.luckyfrogphotos.com/johncarvalho

2014 Artists In Music Awards Voting Polls are Now Open

Alrighty Kids!

Summer is upon us and in case you aren’t aware, the voting polls for the 3rd Annual Artists In Music Awards are NOW open (see below), so if you’re an artist and your name is not listed, we are still accepting award nomination applications.

NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS AT:
www.aimusicawards.com
 and
Music Xray

JUDGES

Voting for the professional judges panel will commence beginning November 1, 2013. The list of Final Nominees will be announced during a special Red Carpet Nomination Event in December 2013 (date and location TBA). The voting polls will reopen to the public to help determine who will win each of the 30 categories in February 2014 (date and location TBA).

The sooner you enter, the greater are your chances of winning an award in one of our 30 categories. 

FAN VOTES MATTER

During the past two years, we have witnessed several artists that were not happy with the results. Some didn't win because they waited too long to submit. Some artists submitted early, but they saw no need to promote themselves to get those all important fan votes and it dramatically affected the results. While we do have an experienced panel of judges, only 50% of the results are weighed in by their decision. The other 50% is weighed on the number of fan votes. This was a fair way to measure not only an artist’s technical and vocal talent, but it was necessary to include the artist’s popularity.

NEW CATEGORIES! 

Yes, we are announcing the addition of three new categories including Composer/Songwriter of the Year, Best Teen Artist, Best Teen Pop Artist, and Best Teen Single

CLICK ON THE CATEGORY TO VOTE NOW
Best Adult Contemporary Arist 
Best Alternative Artist
Best Blues Artist 
Best Christian/Gospel Artist
Composer/Songwriter of the Year
Best Country Artist
Best Dance Artist
Best Radio Disc Jockey
Best Electronica Artist
Best Folk/Acoustic Artist
Best Hip Hop Artist
Best Indie Artist
Best Jazz Artist
Best Latin Artist 
LGBT Person of the Year
Best Pop Artist
Producer of the Year
Best Music Video
Best Reggae Artist
Best R&B/Soul Artist
Best Rock Artist
Best Singer/Songwriter 
Best Southern Rock Artist
Best Teen Artist
Best Teen Pop Artist
Best Teen Single

Judge's Categories (voting will commence November 1, 2013)
Alan Freed Award (Lifetime Achievement Award)
Artist of the Year
Album of the Year
Performer of the Year
Humanitarian of the Year

 *If your category is not represented, please let us know

THE BREAKTHROUGH SERIES 

Come out to Hard Rock Cafe on June 27, 2013 for the St Jude Children's Research Hospital Charity event and concert featuring 2013 AIMA Best Folk/Acoustic Artist winner Soren Bryce and Best Rock Artist and Album of the Year Winner Glitter Rose

RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/687646307918785