ANOTHER stellar year for Scotland’s thriving music scene is set to be celebrated at the Scottish Alternative Music Awards (SAMAs) in a couple of weeks’ time, as the long-standing event moves into its seventh year.
Having established itself as a staple part of the country’s musical calendar, this year’s SAMA nominations highlight the sheer variety and level of talent that Scotland continues to produce. With previous winners including the likes of Hector Bizerk, Fatherson and Model Aeroplanes, the awards seek to draw attention to the hard work of both their nominees and recipients, while providing them with well-deserved recognition and welcome support as they move forward and develop their careers.
Discussing the event’s development, founder Richy Muirhead said: “It’s great to see each award reflect the amazing emerging artists in the Scottish music scene. From acoustic to metal and everything in between, all 28 acts nominated should be very proud of the recognition.”
Featuring a number of acts from our own Tenement Trail lineup across its seven categories, this year’s awards will cover a range of genres such as hip-hop, metal, rock, electronic and acoustic, along with Best Live Act and Best Newcomer. Hosted by Jim Gellatly, the ceremony will take place at the Garage Glasgow on Wednesday 12th October and will feature performances from alt-rockers The Van T’s, electronic trio Stillhound and emerging grime artist MC Shogun, along with the promise of a surprise on the night.
The categories and nominations are as follows:
Best Acoustic in association with citizenM
Chrissy Barnacle
Finn Le Marinel
Laurence Made Me Cry
Michael Cassidy
Best Electronic in association with Assai UK
Be Charlotte
Happy Meals
Sad City
Theo Kottis
Best Hip-Hop in association with 1000fans
Ciaran Mac
Konchis
Ransom FA
Symba
Best Live Act in association with XpoNorth
Bossy Love
Gerry Cinnamon
Miracle Glass Company
Model Aeroplanes
Best Metal in association with Cathouse Glasgow
Akord
Centrilia
From Sorrow To Serenity
Perpetua
Best Newcomer in association with The Academy of Music & Sound
Lush Purr
Monkoora
Rapid Tan
The Ninth Wave
Best Rock/Alternative in association with Eventbrite
Bloodlines
Campfires
GANGS
The Van T’s
