Hollywood Independent Music Awards

Hollywood Independent Music Awards
Awarded forIndependent music
LocationHollywood, California
CountryUnited States
First awarded2023
Websitewww.himawards.com

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 HMMAs,[1] but they evolved and expanded into a mainstream awards event, with major film music categories, nominees, and winners including Billie Eilish, Rihanna, 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 HIMAs also held its "Everything Blue" portion of the awards ceremony at the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in Owensboro, Kentucky, honoring independent artists in blues and bluegrass music, on August 12, 2023. The event was hosted by the Voice's Season 18 winner, Todd Tilghman.[9][10][11]

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  2. ^ "Up Close: Hollywood Independent Music Awards by Jonathan Widran". Music Connection. February 23, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "Inaugural Hollywood Independent Music Awards Announces Nominees by Jessica Montes". Latin Times. July 7, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  7. ^ "HMMA Winners". HMMA Awards. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  8. ^ "Hollywood Independent Music Awards Red Carpet Interviews". Bionic Buzz. September 3, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  9. ^ "Bluegrass Hall of Fame and Museum hosts HIMA "Everything Blue Portion" by Ben Walls". Tri State. August 12, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  10. ^ "Hollywood Independent Music Awards coming to Owensboro this Saturday, several area artists nominated". Owensboro Times. August 10, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  11. ^ "Owensboro Hosting Everything Blue Portion of Hollywood Independent Music Awards". 14 News. July 18, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2024.