The Scots Trad Music Awards are to be held in Paisley in 2017 for the first time.<\/p>\n
The news was announced by event founder Simon Thoumire at this year\u2019s Gala Concert and Awards Ceremony in Caird Hall, Dundee on Saturday, December 2.<\/p>\n
The MG ALBA Scots Trad Awards are considered a major highlight in the traditional music calendar. The aim of the annual awards is to highlight Scotland\u2019s wonderful traditional music in all its forms and to create a high profile opportunity that will shine a light on talent as well as the industry in general.<\/p>\n
From its inception in 2003, the awards have steadily grown in popularity and prestige attracting television coverage by BBC ALBA in 2007 and major sponsorship from MG ALBA in 2008. This year\u2019s awards will be broadcast to the world (via bbc.co.uk\/alba) and it is hoped this will afford Scotland\u2019s largest town an opportunity to share news of its bid to become UK City of Culture 2021 with a global audience.<\/p>\n
The is also further evidence that Paisley is capable of hosting high profile music events – it hosted both the British Pipe Band Championships and the Scottish Album of the Year Awards this year, with both returning in 2017.<\/p>\n
It is also proof of Paisley\u2019s burgeoning music scene. Renfrewshire\u2019s talents have featured heavily in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Awards in recent years with The Scott Wood Band nominated for \u2018Folk Band of the Year\u2019 in 2014 while Johnstone Pipe Band are in contention for \u2018Pipe Band of the Year\u2019 this year (see separate release for results).<\/p>\n
Simon Thoumire said, \u201cHands Up for Trad are really delighted that the 2017 Scots Trad Music Awards will be hosted by Paisley, currently bidding for the UK City of Culture title in 2021, home of The Spree, and the birth place of some of Scotland\u2019s finest musical talent. We’re really looking forward to working with Renfrewshire Council to make the Scots Trad Music Awards in 2017 the best yet”.<\/p>\n
Welcoming the Trad Awards announcement, Renfrewshire Council leader, Mark Macmillan, said, \u201cWe are delighted to be hosting the Trad Awards in 2017 and look forward to welcoming fans from all over the world. Paisley\u2019s music scene is thriving, offering formal concerts and more impromptu gigs in local cafes, bars and restaurants, as organisers grow in confidence. Add several major music events in 2017 and the reasons to visit have grown enormously.\u201d<\/p>\n
For more information on the Scots Trad Music Awards visit: https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotstradmusicawards\/
\nNotes to Editors<\/p>\n
Paisley\u2019s bid for UK City of Culture 2021 will use the town\u2019s unique and fascinating story to transform its future \u2013 by putting the town in the international spotlight, attracting visitors creating jobs and using culture to make people\u2019s lives better.<\/p>\n
The one-time global textile hub and birthplace of the Paisley Pattern is also home to stunning architecture, an internationally significant museum collection, Glasgow Airport, University of the West of Scotland. PACE Theatre Company and a thriving contemporary art scene.<\/p>\n
The UK City of Culture competition is run by the UK government. The shortlisted cities will be announced in spring 2017, and the winner at the end of the year. To find out more about Paisley\u2019s story go to www.paisley2021.co.uk where you will find a message of support from Paolo Nutini for Paisley\u2019s bid recorded last month.<\/p>\n
For further information and high res images for the Trad Awards contact Gillian@wire-media.co.uk<\/p>\n
For further information on Paisley\u2019s bid to become UK City of Culture 2021 contact tom@amarr.associates<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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