Records number of votes cast for the very best Scottish folk music stars and organisations. The esteemed winners of the 21st MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards have been announced at a celebratory ceremony at Dundee’s Caird Hall. The prestigious awards night saw 22 awards handed to a talented group of musicians, promoters, individuals and venues, who were […]
Scots Trad Music Awards
Nominees announced for 21st Scots Trad Music Awards as public voting opens
A vibrant and talented cast of nominees have been announced for the 21st MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards, with over 110 artists and organisations in the running across 22 categories, showcasing the abundance of talent in Scotland’s traditional music scene. Fans of the genre can vote now for who they think deserves to take home each coveted […]
HANDS UP FOR TRAD ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MG ALBA SCOTS TRAD MUSIC AWARDS
MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards returned to Dundee’s Caird Hall, live & on screens, for its celebratory 20th anniversary on Sunday 4th December 2022. The popular annual MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards, which recently won a Royal Society of Television Award with MG ALBA & production company BEEZR TV, held a spectacular once-in-a-generation night to remember, including live performances […]
HANDS UP FOR TRAD ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MG ALBA SCOTS TRAD MUSIC AWARDS
MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards opens Public Vote for Shortlisted Nominees, and returns to Dundee’s Caird Hall, live & on screens, for its celebratory 20th anniversary on Sunday 4th December 2022. VOTE NOW! Popular annual MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards (Na Trads), which recently won a Royal Society of Television Award with MG ALBA & production company […]
2021’s MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards Winners announced at Glasgow’s Engine Works on BBC ALBA.
MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards announced 2021’s diverse Award Winners after a record 180,000 public votes, as it returned to Glasgow on BBC ALBA and in front of a live studio audience. The stellar MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards annual Gala evening champions top Scottish traditional musicians of all genres in a glittering […]
MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards this Saturday!
Hi everyone, this Saturday is the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. After a difficult couple of years the event is back in person although in a reduced format. The nominees and sponsors will be there and it would be great if you could join us on BBC ALBA at 9pm to watch the show […]
MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards announces Nominees, and returns to Glasgow, live & on screens, for 2021
The MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards annual Gala rocks the scene by championing top Scottish traditional musicians of all genres, recognising, and celebrating the wealth of talent via phenomenal performances, which this year will be live at Glasgow’s Engine Works, and on BBC ALBA at 9.00pm on December 4th, 2021. VOTE HERE Alan Morrison, […]
Winners Announced for MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2019
The winners of the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards emerged last night (7th December) at Aberdeen Music Hall in a live-broadcast ceremony honouring the year’s most exceptional traditional musical talent. Produced by Hands Up for Trad, the evening celebrated Scotland’s rich cultural heritage and flourishing folk scene. Hosted by world-renowned Gaelic singer, Mary Ann […]
MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2019 is sold out!
We are very happy to tell you that the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards is sold out. The event on Saturday 7th December in Aberdeen Music Hall will be packed full of people, brilliant music and awards. You can watch the second half of the event live on BBC ALBA from 9pm and listen […]
MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards Announce Nominee Shortlist for 2019
Hands Up for Trad, organising body of MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards, has announced the artists and bands shortlisted for 2019’s prestigious awards, with voting opening 10am on Monday 4th November. A staple in the traditional music calendar, the ceremony will this year take place in Aberdeen Music Hall on Saturday 7th December at […]