Fontaines D.C., Gilles Peterson and Ezra Collective were among the winners at the 2025 Independent Music Awards on Tuesday evening (Sept. 23).

The ceremony, which took place at London’s Roundhouse, celebrated independent musicians and record labels in a number of categories. The awards are organised by the Association of Independent Music (AIM) and winners selected by a jury panel.

DJ, broadcaster and label boss Gilles Peterson collected the outstanding contribution to music prize for his work in the U.K. dance and jazz scenes over the past four decades. Peterson hosts a regular show on BBC Radio 6 Music, founded the influential Acid Jazz and Brownswood Recordings labels, and in recent years began the We Out Here festival in Dorset, England.

Commenting on his win on his Instagram, Peter

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