MUMBAI: Artist Aloud, a platform by Hungama that promotes and supports independent music, is back with the sixth edition of its most anticipated property, Artist Aloud Music Awards. To be held on Wednesday, 4 April 2018, the coveted awards show promises to be a never-seen-before musical spectacle. The awards will recognize and honour independent music and artistes, in the presence of some of the most reputed names from the industry.

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Each year, Artist Aloud brings forth the best of the industry and celebrates their unmatched creativity while promoting democracy of talent on a grand scale. The sixth edition of the awards will be hosted by popular RJs - RJ Rohini from Radio Nasha and RJ Glen from Fever 104 FM. The night will witness power packed performances by numerous renowned artists such as Shirley Setia, Dhvani Bhanushali, Tochi Raina, Shibani Kashyap and Mame Khan. Fans will also get to witness electrifying performances from the talented winners, and also get a glimpse into their incredible journey in the world of independent music.

An elated, Soumini Paul, VP of Artist Aloud said, “It has been our continuous endeavour to honour the hidden gems of the independent music industry. Artist Aloud Music Awards is our token of respect to the vast pool of independent talent that exists in the country. We are very excited to bring the sixth edition of the awards and expect to make the property bigger and better with every passing year.”

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This year’s awards comprise the following categories:

1.     Best Song                                       

2.     Best Male

3.     Best Female

4.     Best Single

5.     Best Album

6.     Best Composer

7.     Best Lyricist

8.     Best Mix

9.     Best Video

10.   Best International

11.   Best Hindi

12.   Best English

13.   Best Instrumental

14.   Best Punjabi

15.   Best Dance

16.   Best Rock

17.   Best Pop

18.   Best Devotional

19.   Best Ghazal

20.   Best Sufi

21.   Best Folk

22.   Best Collaboration

23.   Best Group

24.   5 Special Awards

The awards will be held on 4 April at Dublin Square, Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla in Mumbai at 7 pm onwards. Viewers can also tune in to the live streaming on Hungama.com, Hungama Music and the Facebook pages of Hungama.com and Artist Aloud.