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2025 HIM Awards on July 30, 2025, by Don Adkins

This past week the 3rd annual Hollywood Independent Music Awards show was held at Avalon Hollywood. The brainchild of founder Brent Harvey this yearly awards show focuses on the world of indie artists across a wide spectrum of categories, artists who don’t yet have the benefit of being backed by a major label and also…

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This past week the 3rd annual Hollywood Independent Music Awards show was held at Avalon Hollywood. The brainchild of founder Brent Harvey this yearly awards show focuses on the world of indie artists across a wide spectrum of categories, artists who don’t yet have the benefit of being backed by a major label and also includes categories overlooked by other awards shows such as Adult Contemporary Hip Hop, Contemporary Classical and World Music.

The gallery below features a small sampling of the 150+ artists at this event.

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Brent Harvey, founder of the HIM Awards, speaks to the audience from a podium at the event.
Audience watching the HIM Awards show at Avalon Theater, featuring a speaker at the podium with decorative lighting and palm tree visuals on the screens.
Male and female performers from the Adult Contemporary Hip Hop group Abstract Mindstate performing live at the Hollywood Independent Music Awards, with large screens displaying visuals in the background.
Ariel Bellvalaire joyfully accepting the 2025 Pop award at the Hollywood Independent Music Awards, wearing a stylish outfit with curly hair.
Lily Grace performs on stage at the Hollywood Independent Music Awards, wearing a red dress with rose details.
Music artist Willow Seixas posing on the red carpet at the Hollywood Independent Music Awards, wearing a red dress and holding a vintage clutch.
A close-up view of a red carpet area at the HIM Awards, featuring a sign reading 'Don Adkins - SLR Magazine' along with a magazine logo and water bottles in the background.
Allison Hangendorf, host of the HIM Awards, smiling on the red carpet
A group of musicians poses on the red carpet at the Hollywood Independent Music Awards, showcasing their unique styles and outfits.
2023 HIM awards winner Rislane posing on the red carpet at the Hollywood Independent Music Awards.
Portrait of a woman smiling at the Hollywood Independent Music Awards, wearing a floral-patterned dress, with an award title mentioned in the foreground.
2025 Male Vocal award recipient Stefano Langone poses for a photo on the red carpet at the Hollywood Independent Music Awards, wearing a pink suit and sunglasses.
Artists posing on the red carpet at the Hollywood Independent Music Awards, showcasing a diverse range of fashion and styles.
Singer-songwriter nominee Emily Judson poses in a green lace dress at the Hollywood Independent Music Awards.
JD McGibney, a musician from the rock group Angels On The Battlefield, poses for a photo at the Hollywood Independent Music Awards.
Singer-songwriter nominee posing at the Hollywood Independent Music Awards with a decorative dress.
A smiling man wearing a white suit and a Ugandan flag as a sash stands in front of a backdrop for the Hollywood Independent Music Awards.
Rock nominees Jules & The Howl posing together on the red carpet at the Hollywood Independent Music Awards.
Sophie Pecora smiling on the red carpet at the Hollywood Independent Music Awards.
Haleigh Martin, winner of the Americana/roots category, holding her award while speaking at the Hollywood Independent Music Awards.
Emilia Vaughan accepting the award for Alternative at the Hollywood Independent Music Awards, showcasing her achievement at the event.
A woman in a blue gown stands at a podium holding an award, expressing excitement at the Hollywood Independent Music Awards.
A performer named Nya singing on stage at the Hollywood Independent Music Awards, wearing a white outfit and holding a microphone while engaging with the audience.
A woman with blonde hair smiles while taking a selfie with her R&B/Soul award at the Hollywood Independent Music Awards show.
A musician with long hair, wearing a black hat, performs on stage while playing a mint green electric guitar. The background features colorful lights and graphics, creating an energetic atmosphere.
A young woman with curly hair smiles while receiving an award at a podium, accompanied by another woman who appears to be presenting the award.

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