Canadian Music Week is pleased to announce the winners for the 22nd Anniversary of the Jim Beam® INDIES which took place June 8, 2023 at History in Toronto. The Jim Beam® INDIES are a celebration of new music, and the artists and teams who inspire the independent spirit, both nationally and internationally.
Hosted by Shreya Khanna, on air correspondent for Entertainment Tonight ET Canada and host of Live Nation Fans, the Jim Beam® INDIES included performances by Jim Beam® Talent Search winners FKB, AR Paisley, Aysanabee, Brett Kissel, Maestro Fresh Wes, and a special guest concert by 2023 Video of the Year winner Charlotte Cardin.
The 2023 Jim Beam® INDIES Winners are:
Album of the Year – presented by SiriusXM
July Talk perform at National Arts Centre. Photo by Rob Clairmont.
July Talk – “Remember Never Before”
Artist of the Year – presented by SiriusXM
Alexisonfire
Country Artist/Group or Duo of the Year
Brett Kissel at Toronto OLGPlayStage September 20th, 2020
Photography by: JrWalker Photography
Brett Kissel
Electronic/Dance Artist/Group or Duo of the Year
REZZ
Francophone Artist/Group or Duo of the Year
Sophia Bel
Group or Duo of the Year
Tegan and Sara
Hip Hop/Rap Artist of the Year
AR Paisley
Independent Label of the Year
604 Records
Indigenous Artist/Group or Duo of the Year – presented by SiriusXM
Aysanabee performs at Bluesfest in Ottawa. Photo: Renée Doiron
Aysanabee
Pop Artist/Group or Duo of the Year
Grae
Producer of the Year
Ikky
Publisher of the Year – Presented by CMRRA
Arts & Crafts Music
R&B Artist/Group or Duo of the Year
Dylan Sinclair
Rock Artist/Group or Duo of the Year
Simple Plan performs at Budweiser Stage in Toronto photo Sue Hebert
Simple Plan
Roots/Folk Artist of the Year
The Dead South
Song of the Year – Presented by SOCAN
“We Could Get High” – Songwriter – Billy Raffoul – Performed by Billy Rafoul
Video of the Year
Charlotte Cardin performs during the Canada Day Celebrations in Ottawa. Photo: Renée Doiron
Charlotte Cardin & Lubalin – “Phoenix (Reprise)”
“INDIES Hall Of Fame” Award
Alexander Mair
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ABOUT CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK:
Now in its 41st year, Canadian Music Week is Canada’s leading annual entertainment event dedicated to the expression and growth of the country’s music, media and entertainment industries. Combining multifaceted information-intensive conferences; a trade exposition; awards shows and the nation’s largest new music festival. All conference functions occur at The Westin Harbour Castle at 1 Harbour Square in Toronto.
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