2022 Libera Awards

2022 Libera Awards
DateJune 16, 2022
LocationWebster Hall
Most awardsJapanese Breakfast (4)
Most nominationsJapanese Breakfast (7)
Websiteliberaawards.com
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The 2022 Libera Awards was held on June 16, 2022, to recognize the best in independent music presented by the American Association of Independent Music. The ceremony streamed live on YouTube.

The nominations were announced on March 23, 2022, led by indie pop band Japanese Breakfast with seven.[1] New award categories, Self-Released Record of the Year and Best Pop Record, were added. The Best Dance/Electronic Record category was divided into two categories: Best Dance Record and Best Electronic Record, bringing the total number of categories to 36. The Best Metal Record was renamed Best Heavy Record.[2]

The awards ceremony took place on June 16, 2022, held in New York City at Webster Hall.[3] With four awards, Japanese Breakfast was the most awarded artist.[4]

  1. ^ Aswad, Jem (March 23, 2022). "Japanese Breakfast, Jason Isbell, Arlo Parks Lead Indie-Music Collective A2IM's 2022 Libera Awards Nominees". Variety. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
  2. ^ "A2IM Opens Submissions for 2022 Libera Awards; Highlights Independents with New Categories". Independent Music Insider. September 14, 2021. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  3. ^ "How to Watch the 2022 A2IM Libera Awards - LIVE on YouTube". American Association of Independent Music. June 16, 2022. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
  4. ^ Grein, Paul (June 17, 2022). "Japanese Breakfast, Arlo Parks & More Win Big at 2022 A2IM Libera Awards (Full List)". Billboard. Retrieved June 17, 2022.