{"id":3119,"date":"2017-10-03T07:00:37","date_gmt":"2017-10-03T06:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotstradmusicawards\/?p=3119"},"modified":"2017-10-13T13:12:41","modified_gmt":"2017-10-13T12:12:41","slug":"nominations-for-mg-alba-scots-trad-music-awards-2017-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotstradmusicawards\/nominations-for-mg-alba-scots-trad-music-awards-2017-open\/","title":{"rendered":"NOMINATIONS FOR MG ALBA SCOTS TRAD MUSIC AWARDS 2017 OPEN"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Hands Up for Trad today launch nominations for this year\u2019s MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards<\/strong><\/a>.  The winners will be crowned at a glittering ceremony held at The Lagoon Centre, Paisley<\/strong> on Saturday 2nd<\/sup> December<\/strong>, as Paisley bids for UK City of Culture 2021.<\/p>\n

The public have until Friday <\/strong>13th<\/sup> October<\/strong> to cast their vote for who they want nominated in each category, including PRS Composer of the Year<\/strong>, Event of the Year, Instrumentalist of the Year<\/strong> and Gaelic Singer of the Year<\/strong> by visiting here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Among the sterling list of nominees is the top 20 longlist for Scots Trad Albums of the Year 2017<\/strong>. Determined by a panel of industry experts, the standout category is arguably one of the most sought after awards and competition is tough this year, with the award being contested by \u201cMac \u00ccle\u201d by The Islay Sessioners – the music of the late Fraser Shaw, \u201cCross the Line\u201d by Fara and \u201cRoom with a View\u201d by Old Blind Dogs, just to name a few.<\/p>\n

Winners will be unveiled at the most prestigious date in Scotland\u2019s cultural calendar, the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Award ceremony.  Tickets to attend are on sale from on 0300 300 1210 or by visiting <\/em><\/strong>www.paisley2021.co.uk\/events\/the-mg-alba-scots-trad-music-awards<\/em><\/a> and can also be purchased via<\/em><\/strong> Paisley Arts Centre<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Hands Up for Trad and sponsors work hard to provide a platform for Scottish talent, with the MG ALBA<\/strong> Scots Trad Music Awards<\/strong> 2017.<\/strong> The awards make their debut in The Lagoon Centre, Paisley<\/strong> on Saturday 2nd<\/sup> December.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This year\u2019s ceremony will see some of the biggest names in Scottish traditional music perform, including Elephant Sessions, The Shee Big Band and Siobhan Miller \u2013 who is regarded as one of the finest singers to emerge from Scotland\u2019s music scene over the last decade \u2013 and many more. <\/p>\n

Event founder and promoter, Simon Thoumire, said<\/strong>: \u201cWe are absolutely thrilled to bring the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards to Paisley. There is a real buzz around the town as they strive towards their bid for UK City of Culture 2021, and we\u2019re delighted to be part of it.<\/em><\/p>\n

A huge thanks to MG ALBA for their continued support \u2013 we\u2019ve had a tremendous partnership with them over the years, and we will carry on promoting Scotland\u2019s tremendous talent and bring traditional music in all its forms into the spotlight. <\/em><\/p>\n

We can\u2019t wait to celebrate at an outstanding ceremony, so make sure you get a ticket and join the knees up on Saturday 2nd<\/sup> December.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Paisley 2021 bid director Jean Cameron said:<\/strong> “We are delighted to welcome the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards to Paisley for the very first time. The timing couldn’t be better, with the final decision due at the end of the year on our UK City of Culture 2021 bid. <\/em><\/p>\n

“Bringing this live televised event here is another coup for the town as we establish ourselves as a key destination on Scotland’s musical map. Many of the acts on the album of the year longlist for this award have in recent years played Paisley’s Spree festival – which takes place this month – and the list showcases the strength of the country’s trad scene.<\/em><\/p>\n

I would encourage the people of Paisley to cast their votes for the awards and come along on Saturday 2 December for what will be a lively night out with some great performers.”<\/p>\n

For more information, contact Wire:
\nGillian Lamont | <\/strong>gillian@wearewire.co<\/a> | 0141 440 6761 | 07738 271 568<\/strong><\/p>\n

FULL LIST OF CATEGORIES HERE <\/strong><\/p>\n

Scots Trad Album of the Year<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Afterlight by \u00cdmar<\/p>\n

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

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

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

Bere by Saltfishforty<\/p>\n

Bound by Jenn and Laura Beth<\/p>\n

Cross the Line by Fara<\/p>\n

Crossing Borders by Graham Mackenzie<\/p>\n

Fetch! by Ewan MacPherson<\/p>\n

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

In Buenos Aires by Fraser Fifield<\/p>\n

Mac \u00ccle by The Islay Sessioners<\/p>\n

Playing for Free by Snuffbox<\/p>\n

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

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

Strata by Siobhan MIller<\/p>\n

Vol.II Live! 1st Scottish Tour by Nae Plans – Adam Sutherland & Hamish Napier<\/p>\n

Widdershins by Sarah-Jane Summers & Juhani Silvola<\/p>\n

Windrose by The Routes Quartet<\/p>\n

Yarrow Acoustic Sessions by Lori Watson<\/p>\n

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

MGALBA 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<\/a> or visit www.bbcalba.co.uk<\/a> for scheduling and programme information.<\/p>\n

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