Hungama Artist Aloud Teams Up With R City And A&M Studio For The Indian Music Awards 2024

In a spectacular celebration of India’s rich and diverse musical landscape, Hungama Artist Aloud, in collaboration with R City and A&M Studio, proudly presented The Indian Music Awards 2024 (IMA 2024)Grand Finale on 29th November 2024. Held at the sprawling R City Mall in Mumbai, the landmark event brought together exceptional artists from across the country under one roof, honouring the best of talents in Film, Independent, Regional, and Traditional music.

The night was a resounding success, with standout performances from renowned artists like Anup Jalota, Runaa Rizvii Shivamani, Anmol Malik and ensembles from Saregama with Maahi Mukherjee, Pragati Nagpaland Arjun Tanwar, and A&M Studio (our Associate Partner) ensemble with Shahzad Ali, Amrita Talukder, Ahana Chatterjee and Simran Bhardwaj.

With a total of 40 award categories, IMA 2024 celebrated the breadth of India’s music scene, comprising fan-voted and jury-selected honours.  Esteemed jury members, including Devraj Sanyal, Managing Director & CEO of Universal Music India and South Asia, and legendary singer Daler Mehndi, added prestige to the proceedings, playing a key role in recognising outstanding talent.

The distinct lineup boasted diverse award categories, designed especially to spotlight India’s musical richness. These included Film music awards like Best Singer (Male/Female), Best Lyricist, Best Song, and Best Composer; Independent Music awards for Best Band/Duo, Best Rising Star (Male/Female), and genre-specific awards in Rock, Pop, and Jazz; Regional music recognition spanning Bengali, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu languages; and Traditional music categories such as Best Classical Vocal/Instrumental, Best Ghazal, Best Bhajan, and Best Sufi, to list a few.

Reflecting on the event's success, Soumini Sridhara Paul, Senior Vice President, Hungama Digital Media Entertainment, said, “At Hungama Artist Aloud, we are proud to have celebrated the rich diversity of Indian music through the 9th edition of the Awards, presented for the first time in its new avatar ‘The Indian Music Awards 2024’. These awards stand as a tribute to the artists and creative minds who continue to inspire and uplift us through their art.”

Sanya Runwal, Retail Director at R City, shared her excitement, stating, “We are delighted to have collaborated on The Indian Music Awards 2024 at R City, where fans, artists, and industry pioneers came together to celebrate the power and beauty of Indian music. R City was proud to host this iconic event, creating unforgettable memories for everyone.”

Manpreet Singh Kochar, Founder & CEO of A&M Studio, remarked, “We at A&M Studio are thrilled to have partnered with Hungama Artist Aloud for The Indian Music Awards 2024. The event perfectly aligned with our vision of celebrating, promoting, and encouraging musical excellence while empowering emerging and established talent. Together, we successfully amplified the voices of talented artists and created opportunities that will inspire future generations.”

IMA 2024 culminated in an unforgettable celebration with soul-stirring performances and winners’ heartfelt speeches as they shared their journeys and gratitude. Additionally, the event was elevated by exclusive behind-the-scenes content hosted by popular influencers – from special red-carpet booths to quick-fire chats with winners – bringing audiences closer to their favourite artists.  Fans across the globe can relive the magical moments through post-event highlights on HungamaArtist Aloud’s platforms and major digital music services, including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, JioSaavn, and Hungama Music.

Hungama Artist Aloud has long been a champion of independent artists, empowering over 10,000 creators worldwide through digital distribution, marketing, and promotional services. Its multi-platform approach ensures content reaches audiences across major streaming services such as Hungama Music, Apple Music, Spotify, JioSaavn, and YouTube. By collaborating with brands and digital platforms, Hungama Artist Aloud continues to redefine the music ecosystem, bridging gaps between creators and fans globally.