09/04/2026
IME AWARDS
Independent Music Empowered
THE 3RD ANNUAL IME AWARDS
SUNDAY • OCTOBER 18, 2026
6:00 PM
THE ICE HOUSE THEATRE
24 N. MENTOR AVE. • PASADENA, CA
The IME Awards returns for its third annual celebration of the people who have helped shape, influence, and advance the culture of music.
IME — Independent Music Empowered — represents more than independence. It represents vision, resilience, innovation, leadership, and the courage to create a path where none existed before.
This year, we proudly recognize a distinguished group of established pioneers and emerging visionaries whose contributions continue to leave an undeniable mark on our industry.
The 2026 IME Awards is dedicated to the individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary resilience throughout the evolution of music, while honoring the trailblazers who sacrificed, innovated, and paved the way for the next generation.
From the architects of yesterday to the visionaries building tomorrow—
WE CELEBRATE YOU.
This is not simply an awards ceremony.
This is a celebration of legacy.
A celebration of independence.
A celebration of those who refused to stop.
IME AWARDS 2026
Celebrating Independence.
Honoring Legacy.
Empowering the Future.
SAVE THE DATE.
