{"id":10518,"date":"2017-12-03T09:16:27","date_gmt":"2017-12-03T09:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/?p=10518"},"modified":"2017-12-05T15:35:35","modified_gmt":"2017-12-05T15:35:35","slug":"mg-alba-scots-trad-music-awards-2017-the-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/mg-alba-scots-trad-music-awards-2017-the-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2017 – The Winners"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"The MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards<\/strong> 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<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Check out Louis DeCarlo’s photos from the evening here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Broadcast live on BBC ALBA, BBC Radio Scotland and globally through the BBC ALBA website, the prestigious awards – organised by Hands Up for Trad – saw stars of the Scottish music scene take to Paisley\u2019s Lagoon Centre to celebrate and honour the very best of traditional talent. With performances from The Shee Big Band, Elephant Sessions, Siobhan Miller and many more, the event proved why it\u2019s hailed as one of the biggest events in Scotland\u2019s cultural calendar, helping Paisley continue to shine as it bids for UK City of Culture 2021.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s notable winners include Elephant Sessions<\/strong>, who clinched the coveted Album of the Year <\/em>award, sponsored by Birnam CD, for their second album \u2018All We Have is Now\u2019 which pushes the edge of their folk-rock sound. This year has been a busy one for the band, having toured the UK and Europe promoting their album to mass critical acclaim.<\/p>\n

Newly crowned World Pipe Band Champions for 2017, Inveraray & District Pipe Band<\/strong> celebrated another victory as they fought off stiff competition to scoop the Scottish Pipe Band of the Year<\/em> sponsored by The Glenturret Single Malt Whisky.<\/p>\n

Greentrax Recording\u2019s Live Act of the Year<\/em> went to trad heavyweights Skipinnish<\/strong>. The band kicked 2017 off with a bang, releasing the hugely popular single, \u201cAlive\u201d, reaching number 26 in the UK music charts, followed by a new album \u201cThe Seventh Wave\u201d and a sold-out album launch tour. Skipinnish are sponsors of the Trad Music in the Media<\/em> category, which was won by BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Other winners of the raft of prestigious prizes handed out on the night included Gaelic Singer of the Year<\/em> winner, Robert Robertson<\/strong>, who beat off stiff competition from Mary Ann Kennedy, Alasdair MacIlleBh\u00e0in and Calum Alex MacMillan. Talisk<\/strong> – one of the fastest rising bands in UK Folk scene \u2013 clinched the Scottish Folk Band of the Year<\/em> award sponsored by Threads of Sound.<\/p>\n

Hands Up for Trad, which is supported by Creative Scotland, exists to promote Scottish traditional music through education, information and advocacy to artists, audiences and participants throughout Scotland and beyond.<\/p>\n

Hands Up for Trad’s Creative Director Simon Thoumire<\/strong>, said: \u201cEvery year we welcome some of the best talent in the world to these awards, and we are honoured to see our 15th year one of the biggest and best yet.  We\u2019ve had an outstanding evening with immense talent being showcased and celebrated, so congratulations once again to all of tonight\u2019s nominees and worthy winners.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe would also like to thank the Paisley 2021 Bid team, for being such warm hosts, Renfrewshire Council for their overwhelming support this year and finally, huge thanks to MG ALBA for their continued contribution to the awards and for allowing the entire world that chance to tune in and enjoy the evening with us \u2013 we can\u2019t thank you enough for your support.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to announce that in 2018 the Scots Trad Awards are headed to Perth Concert Hall on Saturday 1st December \u2013 stay tuned for all our exciting news.\u201d<\/p>\n

Murdo MacSween, Communications Manager for the event\u2019s title sponsor, MG ALBA<\/strong>, said: \u201cWe at MG ALBA are delighted to support the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards and we\u2019re proud to be able to showcase on BBC ALBA the wealth of trad talent this country has to offer.\u201d<\/p>\n

Paisley 2021 Bid Director Jean Cameron <\/strong>said: \u201cIt\u2019s been great to host the event for the first time and I\u2019d like to issue a hearty congratulations to all the worthy winners.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere’s been some incredible talent on show tonight and Paisley is proud of its great links with trad through our annual arts festival the Spree and also through hosting the Royal National M\u00f2d, which we will welcome back again in 2021 or 2022.<\/p>\n

“This year\u2019s MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards has been a special event, made even more significant as a decision on the UK City of Culture 2021 title is expected soon.\u201d<\/p>\n

Alan Morrison, Head of Music at Creative Scotland<\/strong>, said: \u201cEvery single category at this year\u2019s MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards was bursting with talent, so it\u2019s plain to see why 2017 has been such an amazing year for Scotland\u2019s folk and trad music. Congratulations to all of the winners and nominees for taking this scene to a higher level at home and abroad. It\u2019s great to see the likes of Talisk, Elephant Sessions, Siobhan Miller, Robert Robertson and Ho-ro carry our traditional heritage on their young shoulders, championing Scottish culture around the world and into the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information, contact Wire:
\n<\/strong>Gillian Lamont | gillian@wearewire.co<\/u><\/a><\/strong> | 0141 648 9610<\/u><\/a> | 07738 271 568<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

Caroline Docherty | caroline@wearewire.co<\/u><\/a><\/strong> | 0141 648 9612<\/u><\/a> | 07593 247 767<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

#tradawards \u01c1 #NaTrads<\/strong><\/p>\n

FULL LIST OF WINNERS:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Album of the Year sponsored by Birnam CDs<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 All We Have Is Now by Elephant Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Afterlight by \u00cdmar<\/p>\n

\u2022 An D\u00e0 L\u00e0 – The Two Days by M\u00e0nran<\/p>\n

\u2022 An D\u00e0n – Gaelic Songs for a Modern World by Mary Ann Kennedy<\/p>\n

\u2022 Bere by Saltfishforty<\/p>\n

\u2022 Fiddle + Guitar by Ross Couper + Tom Oakes<\/p>\n

\u2022 Mac Ile by The Islay Sessioners<\/p>\n

\u2022 Room with a View by Old Blind Dogs<\/p>\n

\u2022 Ryan Young by Ryan Young<\/p>\n

\u2022 Strata by Siobhan Miller<\/p>\n

Community Project of the Year sponsored by Gordon Duncan Memorial Trust<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Tiree Songbook<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 EPL events (Angus)<\/p>\n

\u2022 SCaT (Aberdeen)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Fun Fiddle (Edinburgh)<\/p>\n

Composer of the Year sponsored by PRS for Music<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Adam Sutherland<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Ailie Robertson<\/p>\n

\u2022 Lauren MacColl<\/p>\n

\u2022 Angus MacPhail<\/p>\n

\u2022 Aidan O\u2019Rourke<\/p>\n

Live Act of the Year sponsored by Greentrax Recordings<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Skipinnish<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Elephant Sessions<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u00cdmar<\/p>\n

\u2022 Tide Lines<\/p>\n

Citty Finlayson Scots Singer of the Year sponsored by Traditional Music and Song Association<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Siobhan Miller<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Hannah Rarity<\/p>\n

\u2022 Iona Fyfe<\/p>\n

\u2022 Claire Hastings<\/p>\n

\u2022 Blue Rose Code<\/p>\n

Up and Coming Artist Award sponsored by Royal Scottish Conservatoire<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 H\u00f2-r\u00f2<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Gnoss<\/p>\n

\u2022 Heron Valley<\/p>\n

\u2022 Inyal<\/p>\n

\u2022 Brighde Chaimbeul<\/p>\n

Music Tutor of the Year sponsored by Creative Scotland<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Emma Tomlinson<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Keith Dickson<\/p>\n

\u2022 Dave Martin<\/p>\n

\u2022 James Alexander<\/p>\n

\u2022 Pippa Reid-Foster<\/p>\n

Gaelic Singer of the Year sponsored by Macmeanmna<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Robert Robertson<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Mary Ann Kennedy<\/p>\n

\u2022 Alasdair Whyte<\/p>\n

\u2022 Calum Alex MacMillan<\/p>\n

Folk Band of the Year sponsored by Threads of Sound<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Talisk<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Fara<\/p>\n

\u2022 Josie Duncan and Pablo Lafuente<\/p>\n

\u2022 Routes Quartet<\/p>\n

Dance Band of the Year sponsored by National Association of Accordion and Fiddle Clubs<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Duncan Black Band<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 James Coutts Scottish Dance Band<\/p>\n

\u2022 John Carmichael Ceilidh Band<\/p>\n

\u2022 David Halcrow Band<\/p>\n

Scottish Pipe Band of the Year sponsored by The Glenturret Single Malt Whisky<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Inveraray & District Pipe Band<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Royal Mail Burgh of Annan Pipe Band<\/p>\n

\u2022 Lochalsh Junior Pipe Band<\/p>\n

\u2022 Dollar Academy Pipe Band<\/p>\n

Club of the Year sponsored by Tradition Arts and Culture Scotland<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Edinburgh Folk Club<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Arc Sessions (Fochabers)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Clydesdale Accordion Club (Lanark)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Campsie Accordion & Fiddle Club<\/p>\n

Instrumentalist of the Year sponsored by Royal Scottish Country Dance Society<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Gary Innes<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Jennifer Wrigley<\/p>\n

\u2022 Roisin Ann Hughes<\/p>\n

\u2022 Paul Anderson<\/p>\n

\u2022 Maeve Gilchrist<\/p>\n

Event of the Year sponsored by VisitScotland<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 A Night For Angus (Shooglenifty at Celtic Connections)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Killin Music Festival<\/p>\n

\u2022 International Harp Festival (Edinburgh)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Oban Live<\/p>\n

\u2022 Wind Resistance (Karine Polwart)<\/p>\n

Trad Music in the Media sponsored by Skipinnish<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 BBC Radio nan Gaidheal A’ Mire ri M\u00f2ir<\/p>\n

\u2022 TradTV<\/p>\n

\u2022 Seirm (Bees Nees Media)<\/p>\n

Venue of the Year sponsored by Musicians’ Union<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Tolbooth (Stirling)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 An Lanntair (Stornoway)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Knoydart Community Hall<\/p>\n

\u2022 Glassel Hall (Aberdeenshire)<\/p>\n

About MG ALBA<\/strong><\/p>\n

MG ALBA is the operating name of Seirbheis nam Meadhanan G\u00e0idhlig (Gaelic Media Service). MG ALBA works in partnership with the BBC to deliver BBC ALBA. Find out more about MG ALBA and the partnership at www.mgalba.com<\/u><\/a> or visit www.bbcalba.co.uk<\/u><\/a> for scheduling and programme information.<\/p>\n

About Creative Scotland<\/strong><\/p>\n

Creative Scotland is the public body that supports the arts, screen and creative industries across all parts of Scotland on behalf of everyone who lives, works or visits here.  We enable people and organisations to work in and experience the arts, screen and creative industries in Scotland by helping others to develop great ideas and bring them to life.  We distribute funding provided by the Scottish Government and the National Lottery. For further information about Creative Scotland please visit www.creativescotland.com<\/u><\/a>.  Follow us @creativescots and www.facebook.com\/CreativeScotland<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

Fios mu MG ALBA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Is e MG ALBA ainm-gn\u00ecomh Sheirbheis nam Meadhanan G\u00e0idhlig. Tha MG ALBA ag obair ann an co-bhanntachd leis a\u2019 BhBC airson BBC ALBA a\u2019 libhrigeadh. Airson barrachd fiosrachaidh mu MG ALBA agus mun cho-bhanntachd faic www.mgalba.com<\/u><\/a> no tadhal air www.bbcalba.co.uk<\/u><\/a> airson fiosrachadh mu chl\u00e0ran agus phr\u00f2graman<\/p>\n

About Tiree Gin<\/strong><\/p>\n

Made with Kelp & Machair Botanicals from the Inner Hebridean island of Tiree, Tyree Gin is an exciting addition to the \u2018Hebridean Gin\u2019 market.  www.tyreegin.com<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

About Glenturret<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nothing has ever been ordinary about The Glenturret, Scotland\u2019s oldest working distillery at Crieff in Perthshire. Since its origins among the smugglers and illicit stills of the 18th Century, it has had some fascinating stories to tell. Whisky booms and prohibition might have ruffled its feathers, but The Glenturret Scotch malt whisky, still made by hand in the traditional way, weathered all these challenges and has matured into an enduring brand that remains as the only traditionally hand mashed whisky in Scotland. These days Glenturret\u2019s doors are open to welcome visitors and, as home to The Famous Grouse, the UK\u2019s favourite blended whisky, it\u2019s the perfect place to brush up on your whisky knowledge with a tour of The Famous Grouse Experience, and indulge your passion with a selection of tastings. More information at www.theglenturret.com<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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