Nick Lowe and Ani DiFranco will be honored at A2IM’s sixth annual Libera Awards gala on 6/8 at New York’s PlayStation Theater in Times Square.

Lowe will receive A2IM's Independent Icon Award and DiFranco will be honored with its Lifetime Achievement Award. A2IM, represents more than 400 independent music labels, gives out 19 awards at its ceremony in categories such as Breakthrough Artist and Best Live Act.

The event is the capstone of A2IM's Indie Week music conference, which takes place 6/5-6/8. This year, attendees are expected from more than 20 countries.

Ted Leo will be the host of the Libera Awards for a second year. “The world of independent labels is still where the best stuff happens, and I'm glad to still be a part of that world," he said.

Tickets for Indie Week and the Libera Awards are available for the first time to both members and non-members. For tickets and pricing structure, click here.