Young Father’s album Tape Two has won this year’s 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.
Young Fathers, who live in Edinburgh, receive the prize of £20,000. Commenting on the award, Young Fathers said: “What started in the basement has become worldwide. Something that is personal to us, is for everyone.”
Stewart Henderson, Chair, Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA), commented:
“On behalf of The SMIA I’d just like to say how delighted we are for Young Fathers. ‘Tape 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.”
Caroline Parkinson, Director of Creative Development at Creative Scotland, said:
“The SAY Award is a fantastic way of supporting and raising the profile of Scotland’s talented musicians, of which there are many. As a founding partner, we are delighted to support the Awards and congratulate the winner and all the nominees!”
Jonathan Morrish, Director of PR and Corporate Communications at PPL, who is once again supporting the award, said:
“All of us at PPL had a great night celebrating Scotland’s 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’s world class musicians and it is a real pleasure to be associated with such an increasingly important event.”
Ian Manson, Chief Executive of Clyde Gateway, said:
“The SAY Award has again demonstrated the breadth of talent there is across the music industry in this country. I’d 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.”
ENDS
Notes for Editors
SAY Award Shortlist 2014 (in alphabetical order)
Biffy Clyro Opposites
Boards of Canada Tomorrow’s Harvest
CHVRCHES The Bones Of What You Believe
Edwyn Collins Understated
Hector Bizerk Nobody Seen Nothing
Mogwai Les Revenants
RM Hubbert Breaks & Bone
Steve Mason Monkey Minds in The Devil’s Time
The Pastels Slow Summits
Young Fathers Tape Two
The judging panel for this year’s 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).
Partner Organisations:
Scottish Music Industry Association www.smia.org.uk
Creative Scotland www.creativescotland.com
PPL www.ppluk.com
Clyde Gateway www.clydegateway.com
The List www.list.co.uk
The Skinny www.theskinny.co.uk
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 visitwww.creativescotland.com. Follow us @creativescots andwww.facebook.com/CreativeScotland
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 £147m, 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.
W: ppluk.com Twitter: @ppluk
For further information on The SAY Award for 2014: www.sayaward.com
For further media information, interviews and photographs:
Print | BROADCAST: contact Lisa Watt | 07903 206615 | lisa@sayaward.com
Online | Social Media: contact Gerry McGhee | 07851 530355 | gerry@datasheep.co.uk
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SAYaward #sayaward
Facebook: http://facebook.com/SAYaward
Follow these topics: Media