Independent Music Awards Q&A: Amy Dickson

Name and band/artist name: Amy Dickson

How did you find out you were nominated for a Carlton Dry Independent Music Award? I was notified of the nomination for the award by my wonderful record company ABC Classics.

What was the last thing you won? The last thing that I won was a Classic Brit Award for my album Dusk And Dawn.

What's been a highlight of your year artistically? The Australian premiere of Island Songs which Peter Sculthorpe wrote for me. It was a tragedy that Peter was not there to hear it, but we definitely felt his presence.

What does being an independent artist mean to you? Being an independent artist often gives greater freedom to explore more unusual repertoire. This is, of course, vital for the encouragement of new music, about which I am particularly passionate.

How did you finance your last release? My last album was financed by ABC Classics.