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5th TORONTO INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS CEREMONY
DATE: Fri. July 23rd @ The Phoenix Concert Theater
NOMINEE/MEDIA/PERFORMER CHECK IN: 6:00pm, * You MUST check-in at 6:00PM to receive your VIP/Media badge, media who cannot check-in at this time must inform us ASAP. There will be a green room set up for the purpose of interviews and photo-ops with nominees and performers (previous year’s winners).
DOORS: 6:30PM
SHOWTIME: 7:00PM
SHOW TYPE: 19+
HOSTS: D’Anise and Sean Ward
TICKETS: $10.00 in advance, $15.00 at the door, available for sale on: http://www.torontoima.com/tickets

PERFORMERS (*all previous year’s winners unless otherwise noted):
Ripple Rhythm– special introductory performance
Marinda
Mike Celia
Lori Nuic
JD ERA
Shobha
Jumple
The Brilliancy formerly known as Corporate Saturday
All The Trendy Kids formerly known as The Stiff Wires
2010 Winner of BEST LIVE – Electric, TBA
2010 Winner of BEST LIVE – Acoustic, TBA
2010 Winner of BEST LIVE – Urban, TBA
*The Ruby Spirit formerly known as Sadie May Crash * Closing the show with a 30 minute set.

SPECIAL GUESTS (TBA). Currently Confirmed: Kim Davis.

For Media Accreditation and Press Inquiries Contact: press @ torontoima.com

*NOMINEE INSTRUCTIONS: All NOMINEES will receive a COMPLIMENTARY WRISTBAND for EACH BAND MEMBER which will allow you FREE ENTRY to the award ceremony. WE WILL CONTACT YOU regarding the wristband information. Only BAND MEMBERS will receive wristbands, other attendees such as fans must purchase tickets. If you have MEDIA or PRESS that would like to attend the event, have them contact press @ torontoima.com for media accreditation.

TIMA 2009-2010 NOMINEES

Best Female-Fronted:
Amber Long
Amy Towers
Shawnee Lynn Talbot
Prita Chhabra

Best Adult Contemporary:
Lucas Hunter
Michael Hughes
Elyssa Mahoney & Lucas Haneman
Rehan Dalal
Mikey Bustos

Best Jazz:
The Bill McBirnie Duo/Quartet
Brownman Electryc Trio
Rhonda Silver
Jen Sagar
Steve Koven Trio

Best Rap:
MAGNOLIUS
Suspence
ILLVibe
Kae Sun
Peter Jackson

Best Urban:
Dana Jean Phoenix
DinahSty
God Made Me Funky
Alexandra Kane
Michelle Mondesir

Best Metal:
Conflicted
Manahan
Blind Race
Man the Destroyer
Ill of Day

Best Acoustic:
Alistair Blaik Bundale
Donalyn
Kate Reid
Morgan Sadler
Layah Jane

Best Folk:
Beth Moore
Sarah Hiltz
Carly and Mark
The Tree Streets
DALA

Best Country:
Shelly Rastin
Tonya Kennedy
Urban Preacher
The River Junction Band
Shari Lynn

Best International, Best USA & Best Out-Of-Province:
The White Ravens
Smile Smile
Timothy Campbell II
Soul Whyte

Best Young Songwriter(s):
Medicine Dog
Emberlight
TJ Whitelaw
Tomorrow Depends
Avoiding the Afterlife

Best World Music:
JAFFA ROAD
Vandana Vishwas
Njacko Backo & Kalimba Kalimba
FOJEBA
LENTIC: the new project by EMBER SWIFT

Best Punk:
Streetcore
The Away Game
Saving Fiction
Cut Throat Kids
No Right Turns

Best Pop:
Joel Geleynse
Miss Mercury
Amy Towers
Darrelle London
AfterpartY

Best Indie Rock:
Night Flowers
The Strange
The Sound Technicians
The Scarlet Fever

BEST LIVE – Urban:
Richh Kidd
Triple D
Relic
Scorcese & Ceaza Leon
Drunkenfists

Best Alternative Rock:
Everyone’s Talking
WAXMEN
Basia Lyjak
The Joys
Prodigal Suns

Best Song:
Amber Long – “Blinding Epiphany”
Morgan Sadler – “Go On”
Amy Towers – “Secret Love”
Beth Moore – “The Road”
Darellle London – “Understand”

Hello Everyone!

After our 3 FINALE rounds and two seasons of showcasing, the 2009-2010 TIMA BEST LIVE nominees are:

BEST LIVE – Electric

Bella Clava
Julian Bachlow
Pure Finesse
Avery Island
The MacHams

BEST LIVE – Acoustic

Matthew Genovese
Dave Borins
Yiannis Kapoulas
The River Junction
Paisley Jura

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TO WIN: Purchase advanced tickets for the Toronto Independent Music Awards on Fri. July 23rd @ The Phoenix Concert Theater for only $10 bux here: http://www.torontoima.com/tickets All those who purchase advanced tickets from July 15th until July 22nd online will qualify to win.