Yes. The awards show is a highly produced, ticketed show featuring live performances, award presentations, seated VIP dinner, red carpet and after-party. 

The inaugural HIMAwards main event will take place August 17, 2023 at The Avalon Hollywood (1735 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028)

Not yet. However, the event will be shot with multiple cameras and streamed on media platforms.

Music artists, artist representatives, record labels, and other authorized entities can submit music for nomination consideration directly through the HIMAwards website or through our designated submission partners. All submission instructions are provided on the HIMA Submission Info and Voting page. Industry and foundational entities can participate via sponsorship and/or strategic partnerships. Businesses and entrepreneurs wishing to participate can do so via the HIMA Sponsorship Program. We welcome all interested parties to contact our sponsorship team directly.

All music artists NOT signed to a major record label at the time of submitting music for nomination consideration.

Yes! The HIMAwards is a global platform for independent artists around the world.

By just submitting, your music will be heard and evaluated by industry professionals that make up the HIMAwards Selections Committee. By receiving a nomination, you and your music will be evaluated by HIMA Advisory Board, Selections Committee, Voting Academy, and HIMA producers.

The HIMA Global Network is free to join. By being in the network, you will receive vital info and notices related to advancing your career.

The HIMAwards is a consortium of people, services, and resources hand-picked by the HIMA founder for the purpose of assisting independent music artists in developing and/or expanding their careers without a major record label. The HIMAwards has representatives in multiple countries to help navigate and secure government support programs for emerging artists.

Yes. If you are not a subscribed HIMA member, there is a $25 fee to submit music for nomination consideration. The fee applies to each submission, one song per submission.

HIMA membership is an annual subscription. With the basic premium membership, you can submit two (2) complimentary song submissions and you’re entitled to additional benefits not available to non-members. To see membership details, visit HIMA MEMBERSHIP.

No. But we can show you how to put yourself in the best position to have your music licensed.

No, we offer no guarantees beyond our control. The HIMAwards is based in reality, and we will not promise anything other than what we can offer.

Possibly. There will be six live performances during the awards show, all carefully selected based on many factors. Only artists with membership status will be eligible for consideration.

Our people. The HIMAwards was created by the founder and executive producer of the Hollywood Music In Media Awards (www.hmmawards.com), one of the most anticipated awards events in the industry. The vision, mission, and principles we adhere to provide a level of credibility, prestige, and transparency not found with other indie award organizations. We understand and appreciate independent music artists and the barriers they face. We strive to connect artists with opportunities they might never otherwise encounter.

Yes. The HIMAwards will produce a series of live showcases in Los Angeles and beyond. We are coordinating with affiliates in different states and countries to sponsor HIMA showcases. We are open to receiving proposals for specific locations worldwide. To submit a proposal for a branded HIMA showcase, contact support@himawards.com