{"id":1771,"date":"2014-06-20T08:35:57","date_gmt":"2014-06-20T08:35:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/?p=1771"},"modified":"2014-06-20T08:39:01","modified_gmt":"2014-06-20T08:39:01","slug":"young-fathers-win-the-2014-say-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/young-fathers-win-the-2014-say-award\/","title":{"rendered":"YOUNG FATHERS WIN THE 2014 SAY AWARD!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"20140620-103743-38263689.jpg\"<\/a>Young Father\u2019s album Tape Two has won this year\u2019s Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award. The winner was announced at The SAY Award Ceremony held this evening at the Barrowland Ballroom. Now in its third year, the prestigious award ceremony and was attended by over 800 people.<\/p>\n

Young Fathers, who live in Edinburgh, receive the prize of \u00a320,000. Commenting on the award, Young Fathers said: \u201cWhat started in the basement has become worldwide. Something that is personal to us, is for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stewart Henderson, Chair, Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA), commented:<\/p>\n

\u201cOn behalf of The SMIA I’d just like to say how delighted we are for Young Fathers. \u2018Tape Two’ is an extraordinary album and a deserving winner out of a phenomenally strong shortlist. The SMIA is extremely proud to be so closely linked with The SAY Award: a prestigious an increasingly important celebration of Scotland’s quite exceptional musical output.\u201d<\/p>\n

Caroline Parkinson, Director of Creative Development\u00a0at\u00a0Creative Scotland, said:
\n\u201cThe SAY Award is a fantastic way of supporting and raising the profile of Scotland\u2019s talented musicians, of which there are many. \u00a0As a founding partner, we are delighted to support the Awards and congratulate the winner and all the nominees!\u201d<\/p>\n

Jonathan Morrish, Director of PR and Corporate Communications at PPL, who is once again supporting the award, said:<\/p>\n

\u201cAll of us at PPL had a great night celebrating Scotland\u2019s thriving and diverse music scene with those at the very heart of the industry. Huge congratulations to all the artists involved. A special mention to Young Fathers on winning Scottish Album of the Year. The SAY Award is a fantastic way of supporting and raising the profile of Scotland\u2019s world class musicians and it is a real pleasure to be associated with such an increasingly important event.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ian Manson, Chief Executive of Clyde Gateway, said:<\/p>\n

“The SAY Award has again demonstrated the breadth of talent there is across the music industry in this country. I\u2019d like to thank everyone involved in bringing such a special night to the east end and to congratulate Young Fathers on taking the honours this year.”<\/p>\n

ENDS<\/p>\n

Notes for Editors<\/p>\n

SAY Award Shortlist 2014 (in alphabetical order)
\nBiffy Clyro Opposites
\nBoards of Canada Tomorrow’s Harvest
\nCHVRCHES The Bones Of What You Believe
\nEdwyn Collins Understated
\nHector Bizerk Nobody Seen Nothing
\nMogwai Les Revenants
\nRM Hubbert Breaks & Bone
\nSteve Mason Monkey Minds in The Devil’s Time
\nThe Pastels Slow Summits
\nYoung Fathers Tape Two<\/p>\n

The judging panel for this year\u2019s award were: John McLaughlin (musician); Kevin Williamson (Neu Reekie); Nicola Meighan (journalist); Kath Mainland (Edinburgh Festival Fringe); Claire Sawers (journalist); Amanda Millen (goNORTH Festival); Jill Rodger (Glasgow International Jazz Festival); Andy Weatherall (DJ and producer); Craig Armstrong (musician); Will Fitzpatrick (journalist) and John Williamson (academic).<\/p>\n

Partner Organisations:
\nScottish Music Industry Association www.smia.org.uk
\nCreative Scotland www.creativescotland.com
\nPPL www.ppluk.com
\nClyde Gateway \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 www.clydegateway.com
\nThe List www.list.co.uk
\nThe Skinny www.theskinny.co.uk<\/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.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 We distribute funding provided by the Scottish Government and the National Lottery. For further information about Creative Scotland please visitwww.creativescotland.com.\u00a0 Follow us @creativescots\u00a0andwww.facebook.com\/CreativeScotland<\/p>\n

About PPL: Established in 1934, PPL is a not for profit company which licenses recorded music for broadcast, online and public performance use on behalf of 10,000 record company and 65,000 performer members. In 2012 the company distributed revenues of \u00a3147m, ensuring that all those who invest their time and talent in making recorded music are paid fairly for their work. PPL income becomes increasingly significant to its members as the industry continues to evolve and when licensing generally is becoming a more prominent part of their overall revenues. The company also operates an international service. Through 68 reciprocal agreements in place with Collective Management Organisations (CMOs) in 34 countries, the company ensures that they receive revenue when their recordings are used around the world. \u2028W: ppluk.com Twitter: @ppluk
\nFor further information on The SAY Award for 2014: www.sayaward.com<\/p>\n

For further media information, interviews and photographs:
\nPrint |\u00a0BROADCAST: contact Lisa Watt |\u00a007903 206615 |\u00a0lisa@sayaward.com
\nOnline |\u00a0Social Media: contact Gerry McGhee |\u00a007851 530355 | gerry@datasheep.co.uk
\nFollow us on Twitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/SAYaward #sayaward\u2028Facebook: http:\/\/facebook.com\/SAYaward<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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