Now in its third year, the Toronto Independent Music Awards are about to take place in October, and the special wrap show is just a taster of what's to come.
TIMA's Back With A Bang
On Wednesday August 8th, the wonderfully atmospheric Jeff Healey's Roadhouse in Toronto (yes, THAT Jeff Healey!) plays host to the wrap party for this year's Toronto Independent Music Awards, or TIMA for short. And what a night it promises to be...
Organised by the slip of a thing that is Daniela Oliva (she's still in her early 20's!), the TIMA's were originally recognition for all that's great about indie music in Toronto and Ontario, but have become so successful that they have expanded to include worldwide bands. And with sponsorship from the likes of The Indie Bible, Jagermeister and Indie911.com, it's an award show that's set to grow.
Wrap Party Line-Up
With the nominations for the awards due to close at noon this Monday, August 13th, with voting set to run up until the actual awards night itself on Thursday October 4th, it's not only an exciting time for the bands and artists in the running, but for the indie scene in general. Proof of this comes with the fantastic line-up of some of the coolest names in up-and-coming indie music for the official wrap party:
- Clara Lofaro
- blue VENUS
- Fancy Girls Market
- Letters To Elora
- King Clancy
- The Joys
- Westpoint
- Vangel
- Carly and Mark
With all proceeds from the evening going to the performers, and the buzz already building for the awards in October, it promises to be a great night both for music and independent artists in general. More details about the nominees will follow in upcoming Suite101 features on both the awards and artists.
