{"id":3335,"date":"2017-11-07T11:00:08","date_gmt":"2017-11-07T11:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotstradmusicawards\/?p=3335"},"modified":"2017-11-28T16:18:15","modified_gmt":"2017-11-28T16:18:15","slug":"mg-alba-scots-trad-music-awards-2017-shortlist-unveiled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotstradmusicawards\/mg-alba-scots-trad-music-awards-2017-shortlist-unveiled\/","title":{"rendered":"MG ALBA SCOTS TRAD MUSIC AWARDS 2017 SHORTLIST UNVEILED"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Shortlisted nominations for the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2017 have been announced today. Heralded as the most prestigious award ceremony in the traditional music calendar, the winners will be revealed during a glitzy award ceremony<\/a> on Saturday 2nd December, at Paisley\u2019s Lagoon Centre as Paisley bids for UK City of Culture 2021.<\/p>\n

Organising body Hands Up for Trad today unveiled the shortlist via Facebook live, and will hand out a total of sixteen awards to the best trad talent throughout Scotland\u2019s bustling industry. Voting for the shortlisted acts will be open from today, Monday 6th November, until 24th November and votes can be cast online here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The night will be jam-packed with live performances from The Shee Big Band, who are roping in honorary Shees from throughout their eleven years to join them on stage, as well as performances from nominees Elephant Sessions and Siobhan Miller, making it a must-see event. Tickets are available now, and can be purchased by calling 0300 300 1210 or visiting http:\/\/www.paisley2021.co.uk\/events\/<\/a>. They can also be bought directly from Paisley Arts Centre.<\/p>\n

The Album of the Year (sponsored by Birnam CD) is one of the most sought-after awards and competition is stiff this year, with 10 nominees all vying for the top spot including Elephant Sessions, M\u00e0nran, and \u00cdmar, alongside Ryan Young who last year won the Up and Coming Artist of the Year award.  <\/p>\n

VOTE HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Oban Live and the Killin Music Festival are among the nominees for the Event of the Year category (sponsored by VisitScotland), while Community Project of the Year (sponsored by Gordon Duncan Memorial Trust) nods to Tiree Songbook and EPL Events, among others.<\/p>\n

Elephant Sessions, \u00cdmar, Tide Lines and Skippinish make up the shortlist for Live Act of the Year (sponsored by Greentrax), and Gnoss, H\u00f2-r\u00f2, Heron Valley, Inyal and Brighde Chaimbeul all compete for the Up and Coming Artist of the Year (sponsored by the Royal Scottish Conservatoire) category.  A full list of nominees is below. <\/p>\n

Hands Up for Trad exists to promote Scottish traditional music through education, information and advocacy to artists, audiences and participants throughout Scotland and beyond.<\/p>\n

Event founder and promoter, Simon Thoumire, said: A massive congratulations to all of our shortlisted nominees \u2013 we can\u2019t wait to welcome them to Paisley for the ceremony. We want to say a huge thanks to everyone who has voted \u2013 with such a wealth of amazing Trad talent in Scotland, we\u2019re sure it wasn\u2019t an easy task.  Hands Up for Trad are dedicated to showcasing the level of talent in this country, and the awards are a real highlight in the calendar each year. We can\u2019t wait for an unmissable night of live music on Saturday 2nd December \u2013 make sure you get involved!<\/p>\n

Murdo MacSween, Communications Manager for the event\u2019s title sponsor, MG ALBA, said:  The MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards showcase Scotland\u2019s world-class musical talent. We at MG ALBA are immensely proud to support that – and delighted that Scotland\u2019s talent gets the broadcast platform it deserves on BBC ALBA.<\/p>\n

Paisley 2021 bid director Jean Cameron said: We are thrilled to be welcoming the MG ALBA Scots Trad Awards to Paisley for the first time for what I am sure will be a memorable evening.<\/p>\n

The town already has really strong links with the Scottish trad scene – several of the shortlisted acts played sell-out shows at our annual Spree festival this October, and we recently found out we are due to welcome the Royal National M\u00f2d back to Paisley in either 2021 or 2022.<\/p>\n

December\u2019s awards night couldn\u2019t come at a better time for us – with the announcement over whether we will be named UK City of Culture 2021 expected later that month. Our congratulations go to everyone who has made the shortlist and we look forward to offering a warm Paisley welcome.<\/p>\n

Alan Morrison, Head of Music, Creative Scotland, said: At home and abroad, this has been a fantastic year for Scotland\u2019s traditional music scene. Our finest artists have had festival tents jumping and radio airwaves buzzing, winning awards and embracing new audiences everywhere they go. Stars of the future have taken big leaps forward while the veterans who paved the way have enriched our culture even further. The sheer breadth of their talent is celebrated at the Scots Trad Music Awards, which Creative Scotland is delighted to support through Hands Up For Trad. Best of luck to all the nominees.<\/p>\n

For more information, contact Wire Media:
\nGillian Lamont | gillian@wearewire.co | 0141 648 9610 | 07738 271 568<\/p>\n

Caroline Docherty | caroline@wearewire.co | 0141 648 9612 | 07593 247 767<\/p>\n

#tradawards \u01c1 #NaTrads<\/p>\n

FULL LIST OF NOMINEES:<\/p>\n

VOTE HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Album of the Year sponsored by <\/strong>Birnam CD<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Afterlight by \u00cdmar<\/a>
\nAll We Have Is Now by Elephant Sessions<\/a>
\nAn D\u00e0 L\u00e0 – The Two Days by M\u00e0nran<\/a>
\nAn D\u00e0n – Gaelic Songs for a Modern World by Mary Ann Kennedy<\/a>
\nBere by Saltfishforty<\/a>
\nFiddle + Guitar by Ross Couper + Tom Oakes<\/a>
\nMac Ile by The Islay Sessioners<\/a>
\nRoom with a View by Old Blind Dogs<\/a>
\nRyan Young by Ryan Young<\/a>
\nStrata by Siobhan Miller<\/a><\/p>\n

Community Project of the Year sponsored by Gordon Duncan Memorial Trust<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

EPL events (Angus)<\/a>
\nSCaT (Aberdeen)<\/a>
\nFun Fiddle (Edinburgh)<\/a>
\nTiree Songbook<\/a><\/p>\n

Composer of the Year sponsored by PRS for Music<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Adam Sutherland<\/a>
\nAilie Robertson<\/a>
\nLauren MacColl<\/a>
\nAngus MacPhail<\/a>
\nAidan O\u2019Rourke<\/a><\/p>\n

Live Act of the Year sponsored by Greentrax Recordings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Elephant Sessions<\/a>
\n\u00cdmar<\/a>
\nTide Lines<\/a>
\nSkipinnish<\/a><\/p>\n

Citty Finlayson Scots Singer of the Year sponsored by Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hannah Rarity<\/a>
\nIona Fyfe<\/a>
\nSiobhan Miller<\/a>
\nClaire Hastings<\/a>
\nBlue Rose Code<\/a><\/p>\n

Up and Coming Artist Award sponsored by Royal Conservatoire of Scotland<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Gnoss<\/a>
\nH\u00f2-r\u00f2<\/a>
\nHeron Valley<\/a>
\nInyal<\/a>
\nBrighde Chaimbeul<\/a><\/p>\n

Music Tutor of the Year sponsored by Creative Scotland Youth Music Initiative<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Emma Tomlinson<\/a>
\nKeith Dickson<\/a>
\nDave Martin<\/a>
\nJames Alexander<\/a>
\nPippa Reid-Foster<\/a><\/p>\n

Gaelic Singer of the Year sponsored by Macmeanmna<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mary Ann Kennedy<\/a>
\nAlasdair Whyte<\/a>
\nCalum Alex MacMillan<\/a>
\nRobert Robertson<\/a><\/p>\n

Folk Band of the Year sponsored by Threads of Sound<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Fara<\/a>
\nJosie Duncan and Pablo Lafuente<\/a>
\nRoutes Quartet<\/a>
\nTalisk<\/a><\/p>\n

Dance Band of the Year sponsored by National Association of Box and Fiddle Clubs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Duncan Black Band<\/a>
\nJames Coutts Scottish Dance Band<\/a>
\nJohn Carmichael Ceilidh Band
\nDavid Halcrow Band<\/a><\/p>\n

Scottish Pipe Band of the Year sponsored by The Glenturret Single Malt Whisky<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Inveraray & District Pipe Band
\nRoyal Mail Burgh of Annan Pipe Band<\/a>
\nLochalsh Junior Pipe Band<\/a>
\nDollar Academy Pipe Band<\/a><\/p>\n

Club of the Year sponsored by Tradition Arts and Culture Scotland<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Edinburgh Folk Club<\/a>
\nArc Sessions (Fochabers)<\/a>
\nClydesdale Accordion Club (Lanark)<\/a>
\nCampsie Accordion & Fiddle Club<\/a><\/p>\n

Instrumentalist of the Year sponsored by Royal Scottish Country Dance Society<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Jennifer Wrigley<\/a>
\nRoisin Anne Hughes<\/a>
\nPaul Anderson<\/a>
\nGary Innes<\/a>
\nMaeve Gilchrist<\/a><\/p>\n

Event of the Year sponsored by VisitScotland<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Killin Music Festival<\/a>
\nEdinburgh International Harp Festival<\/a>
\nOban Live<\/a>
\nA Night For Angus (Shooglenifty at Celtic Connections)<\/a>
\nWind Resistance (Karine Polwart)<\/a><\/p>\n

Trad Music in the Media sponsored by Skipinnish<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

BBC Radio nan Gaidheal A\u2019 Mire ri M\u00f2ir<\/a>
\nBBC Radio 2 Folk Awards<\/a>
\nTradTV<\/a>
\nSeirm (Bees Nees Media)<\/a><\/p>\n

Venue of the Year sponsored by Musicians\u2019 Union<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

An Lanntair (Stornoway)<\/a>
\nTolbooth (Stirling)<\/a>
\nKnoydart Community Hall<\/a>
\nGlassel Hall (Aberdeenshire)<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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

Fios mu MG ALBA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Is e MG ALBA ainm-gn\u00ecomh Sheirbheis nam Meadhanan G\u00e0idhlig. Tha MG ALBA ag obair ann an co-bhanntachd leis a\u2019 BhBC airson BBC ALBA a\u2019 libhrigeadh. Airson barrachd fiosrachaidh mu MG ALBA agus mun cho-bhanntachd faic www.mgalba.com no tadhal air www.bbcalba.co.uk airson fiosrachadh mu chl\u00e0ran agus phr\u00f2graman<\/p>\n

About Tiree Gin<\/strong><\/p>\n

Made with Kelp & Machair Botanicals from the Inner Hebridean island of Tiree, Tyree Gin is an exciting addition to the \u2018Hebridean Gin\u2019 market.  www.tyreegin.com<\/p>\n

About Glenturret<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nothing has ever been ordinary about The Glenturret, Scotland\u2019s oldest working distillery at Crieff in Perthshire. Since its origins among the smugglers and illicit stills of the 18th Century, it has had some fascinating stories to tell. Whisky booms and prohibition might have ruffled its feathers, but The Glenturret Scotch malt whisky, still made by hand in the traditional way, weathered all these challenges and has matured into an enduring brand that remains as the only traditionally hand mashed whisky in Scotland. These days Glenturret\u2019s doors are open to welcome visitors and, as home to The Famous Grouse, the UK\u2019s favourite blended whisky, it\u2019s the perfect place to brush up on your whisky knowledge with a tour of The Famous Grouse Experience, and indulge your passion with a selection of tastings. More information at www.theglenturret.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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