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MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Industry Awards

November 11, 2019 By simon Leave a Comment

We are very pleased to announce the very first MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Industry Awards celebrating all the talented people and organisations who work behind the scenes to make our music as good as it possibly can be. Click on the links below to read about the nominees. VOTE HERE The nominees are: Music […]

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MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards Announce Nominee Shortlist for 2019

November 4, 2019 By simon Leave a Comment

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. VOTE HERE A staple in the traditional music calendar, the ceremony will this year take place in Aberdeen Music Hall on Saturday 7th […]

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Voting opens for the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2019 nominations & Top 20 Albums Longlist, as the awards return to Aberdeen with a stellar line-up

October 1, 2019 By simon Leave a Comment

Known as the Folk Oscars, on Saturday 7th December, the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2019 will fill the Aberdeen Music Hall with live performances from leading Scottish musicians and singers, including internationally acclaimed artists Skerryvore, Benedict Morris (Winner – BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2019), Heisk and local youth […]

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Tickets on sale now for the 2019 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards

September 18, 2019 By simon Leave a Comment

We are very excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards at Aberdeen Music Hall on 7th December at 7pm. Tickets are £27.50 (conc. £15). It will be an amazing night with top Scottish bands performing including Skerryvore, Heisk, Benedict Morris (BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional […]

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MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2019

April 16, 2019 By simon Leave a Comment

We are very happy to announce that the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards will be held on 7th December in the Music Hall, Aberdeen. We had great night there back in 2013 and we can’t wait to get back to the newly refurbished hall this December. Tickets will be on sale from the end […]

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MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2018 Spotify Playlist

December 3, 2018 By simon Leave a Comment

We’ve made up a Spotify playlist for you to listen to our many nominees. Enjoy!

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Winners Announced for MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2018

December 2, 2018 By simon Leave a Comment

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 […]

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THE FRADS

November 25, 2018 By simon Leave a Comment

The Scottish music scene is a creative hive of music making, design, film making, photography, cookery and more. The MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards highlight the musicians and organisations and Hands Up for Trad’s new fringe sister awards – The FRADS – aim to highlight and give recognition to the designers, film makers, producers […]

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Belhaven Announce Bursary for Innovation in Music Shortlist

November 8, 2018 By simon Leave a Comment

The shortlist has been announced for the Belhaven Bursary for Innovation Award 2019 which recognizes Scottish folk and traditional artists innovating and distinguishing themselves in their field. VOTE HERE The prestigious fund is the largest cash prize in Scotland. Financially matched only by the Mercury Prize, the £25,000 rewards innovation and will support the winning […]

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Shortlist Announced for MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2018

November 6, 2018 By simon Leave a Comment

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 […]

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