the ninth wave electric fields festivalTHE public vote for this year’s Scottish Alternative Music Awards is officially open.

Comprised of categories which span across the nation’s  vast musical sphere such as Best Electronic, Best Hip-Hop, Best Rock/Alternative, Best Newcomer, Best Live Act and many more, organisers are now enabling the Scottish music-loving masses to have their say on who should net each coveted award.

Feauturing a myriad of amazing talent in each distinct category and even various bands playing our own Tenement Trail including GANGS, The Van T’s, The Ninth Wave and more, voting will close next week so be sure to hop onto their newly unveiled microsite to aid your favourites  on the road to victory.

The awards will take place on the 12th October with tickets available via The SAMAs’ official website.

Check out all nominees for each category now below:

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