None of the three nominated indie acts - The xx, The National and Vampire Weekend - made it on to the winner's podium at last Tuesday night's event, with only Adele benefitting significantly from any post-awards sales bounce following her live performance at The O2.

AIM and Impala want that to change this year.?Both indie organisations have launched new events to champion the best music in their sector. The move is long overdue - many indie executives have long complained ...