Geese and Oklou Win Major Awards at Libera Indie Awards Ceremony
Artists Geese and Oklou were among the major winners at the Libera Awards, an independent music industry ceremony held Monday in New York City. The awards, presented by Merlin and the Foundation for Independent Music with support from A2IM, recognize achievements in the independent music sector. The ceremony highlights the growing recognition and commercial viability of independent artists and labels in the music industry.
The Libera Awards ceremony took place Monday at Gotham Hall in New York City, celebrating achievements in independent music. Geese and Oklou were among the notable winners, while Partisan Records was recognized as label of the year. The awards are presented by Merlin, the Foundation for Independent Music, and supported by the American Association of Independent Music (A2IM), three major organizations in the independent music ecosystem. The event underscores the increasing prominence of independent artists and labels in the broader music industry landscape.
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Geese, Oklou Win Big at Libera Indie Awards
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