THE nominees for this year’s Scottish Alternative Music Awards (SAMAs) have officially been unveiled.
The 28 acts were selected by groups of nominators working across music and arts in Scotland using the SAMA Music Criteria.
This year’s winners will be decided a public vote which opens Monday 18 November at 12:00, closing at 17:00 on Wednesday 20 November.
The seven winnners will be revealed exclusively at the main event on Saturday 30 November at St Luke’s. This year’s ceremomy will be hosted by BBC Introducing’s Phoebe Inglis-Holmes, and poet and author Leyla Josephine, with special guests and performances from Parliamo and GASP x Supermann on da Beat.
Nominees this year include the likes of Becky Sikasa, SLIX, Brogeal, Sister Madds,Psweatpants and SOAPBOX. Check out the full list below.
Best Live Act sponsored by St Luke’s & The Winged Ox
Becky Sikasa
Leahgte
Psweatpants
SLIX
Best Newcomer sponsored by TuneCore
Dara Dubh
EUGENE
Lacuna
Leif Coffield
Best Hip Hop sponsored by PITCH Scotland
Eyve
P Caso
Psweatpants
Vagrant Real Estate
Best Metal sponsored by Drygate
Dvne
Newshapes
North Atlas
Party Cannon
Best Acoustic sponsored by Musicians’ Union
Grayling
Hector Shaw
Mohan Evans
Theo Bleak
Best Electronic sponsored by Groover
Alliyah Enyo
Franck
naafi
Tony Morris
Best Rock/Alternative sponsored by Pro Weekend Fest
Brògeal
Indoor Foxes
Sister Madds
SOAPBOX
