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 […]
Scots Trad Music Awards
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 […]
Winners Announced for MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2018
Hands up for Trad celebrates Scotland’s vibrant traditional music scene with a staggering 20 awards announced at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. Produced by Hands Up for Trad and a staple in the Scottishmusic calendar, the ceremony was broadcast live on BBC ALBA and BBC Radio Scotland this evening, as well as being streamed worldwide. The event saw an abundance of music fans and industry gather in Perth, Scotland for an evening of recognition and foot-stomping live performances. Hosted by world-renowned Gaelic […]
Last few days to vote in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards
The time has flown by and now there is only a few days left to vote for your favourite act or organisation in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards! The prestigious MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards is a staple in the traditional music calendar with an astounding seventeen categories this year. Winners will […]
Shortlist Announced for MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2018
The prestigious MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards is a staple in the traditional music calendar with an astounding seventeen categories this year. Winners will be revealed exclusively to a live audience of music fans and industry at Perth Concert Hall on Saturday 1st December. The event will be broadcast live on BBC ALBA, BBC […]
MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2017 – The Winners
The MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards celebrated their 15th year in style (Saturday 2nd December) by bringing the biggest and best names in trad to a glitzy award ceremony in Paisley. A full list of winners below. Check out Louis DeCarlo’s photos from the evening here. Broadcast live on BBC ALBA, BBC Radio Scotland […]
11 days 6 hours 24 minutes and 33 seconds to the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards
As I write this blog there is only 11 days 6 hours 24 minutes and 33 seconds to the 2017 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. It’s going to be another amazing night full of wonderful music and people. This is the 15th Awards Show which started in September 2003 in Edinburgh’s Queen’s Hall. I […]
MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2017 Shortlist Unveiled
Shortlisted nominations for the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2017 have been announced today. Heralded as the most prestigious award ceremony in the traditional music calendar, the winners will be revealed during a glitzy award ceremony on Saturday 2nd December, at Paisley’s Lagoon Centre as Paisley bids for UK City of Culture 2021. Organising […]
Hands Up for Trad are delighted to announce Tiree Gin sponsorship for this year’s MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards
Hands Up for Trad are delighted to announce Tiree Gin sponsorship for this year’s MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. Tyree Gin is made with Kelp & Machair Botanicals from the Inner Hebridean island of Tiree. Alongside the core botanicals, the predominant flavour of Tyree Gin is achieved through six locally foraged botanicals: Eyebright, Ladies […]
Wighton Welcomes the Traddies!
The Friends of Wighton group will welcome the Scottish Traditional Music Awards to Dundee by inviting visiting and local music lovers to take a close-up look at the fascinating Wighton Collection and enjoy a live music session at the same time. The Centre will be open from 2pm to 5pm on Friday 4th December and […]