On Thursday night, and for the 4th consecutive year, the Toronto Independent Music Awards (TIMA) seminar and showcase series will hand out much deserved awards and recognition to local and regional up-and-coming artists spanning a wide spectrum of genres including alt rock, pop, country, metal, rap, and more.

Hosted by Toronto comic-book artist Sean Ward, the evening features live performances by previous winners and current nominees.

blogTO has four fantastic prize packs, each consisting of: a pair of tickets to the awards show on Thursday, Sean Ward's Electric Comics Freak Out 5&6, and a special TIMA 2008 compilation CD. Continue reading for more event and contest entry details.

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CONTEST DETAILS:
The first four people to comment at or after 4pm blogTO time will each win a TIMA prize pack. Please read carefully to qualify:

1. In your comment you must include the name of any nominated band/artist.
2. Any comments made before 4:00pm blogTO time will be disqualified.
3. Only place one comment (we'll be monitoring IP addresses for cheats!)
4. You must be an Ontario resident.

EVENT INFO:
Toronto Independent Music Awards 2008
Thursday July 31st, doors 7pm @ the Pheonix
$10 in advance at Ticketbreak
$15 at the door

For a full list of nominees, check out the 2008 TIMA nominees page.