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\"\"<\/a>SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED FOR MG ALBA SCOTS TRAD MUSIC AWARDS<\/p>\n

After weeks of anticipation and thousands of nominations from the public, the shortlist for the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards, has been unveiled. (See full list in editor\u2019s notes). \u00a0The prestigious event honours and celebrates the achievements of Scotland\u2019s traditional musicians and 2012 will be the most important year in the event\u2019s history, as it marks its 10th anniversary.<\/p>\n

The public can now vote for this year\u2019s winners across 16 categories including Album Of The Year, Composer Of The Year, Venue Of The Year and Gaelic Singer Of The Year by logging online at www.scotstradmusicawards.com\/voting<\/a><\/strong>. The winner of each category will be the artist who receives an equal combination of the most industry and fan votes.<\/p>\n

Public voting will close on Wednesday 21st November and all winners will be announced at a glittering ceremony hosted by Mary Ann Kennedy and Tony Kearney on Saturday 8th December at Nevis Centre, Fort William<\/p>\n

The winners of three special categories have been chosen by music and industry experts to be inserted into the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame sponsored by F\u00e8isean nan G\u00e0idheal. The Performers who will be inducted this year include the late Martyn Bennett, Anne Lorne Gillies and Roddy MacLeod MBE. The Hamish Henderson Services to Traditional Music Award will be awarded to Isobel Mieres and Services to Gaelic Music to Rory and Calum Macdonald (full details in editor\u2019s notes).<\/p>\n

Over the past 10 years the awards have celebrated and seen performances by some of the finest Scottish traditional musicians and bands including Barbara Dickson, Peatbog Faeries, Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Karine Polwart.<\/p>\n

Event founder and promoter Simon Thoumire says:<\/strong> \u201cTraditional music still thrives in Scotland \u2013 from festivals and events to bands, pipers, singers and even record labels, there are thousands of people around the country that continue to make the scene grow. I\u2019m delighted that over the past 10 years we\u2019ve been able to give something back but really I should be thanking all our talented nominees, for without them, the awards would be nothing. We\u2019re going to mark our milestone with a brilliant event so get your tickets now\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Donald Campbell, Chief Executive of event sponsors<\/strong>\u00a0MG ALBA<\/strong>\u00a0said\u00a0\u201cWe are delighted to sponsor the Scots Trad Music Awards for a fifth year.\u00a0<\/em>The MG ALBA partnership with Hands up for Trad since 2008 has resulted in enhanced visibility and understanding of MG ALBA’s Gaelic media. Our aim this year is to build on that by encouraging participation in the Gaelic Learners resource LearnGaelic.net (www.learngaelic.net<\/a>) and FilmG, our Gaelic Short Film competition (www.filmg.co.uk<\/a>)\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Music fans can secure a place at the event now by buying tickets from Nevis Centre by calling 01397 700 707 or by logging onto www.neviscentre.co.uk. Entertainment will be provided throughout the night by some of the country\u2019s top Trad stars including Treacherous Orchestra, Karine Polwart, Inveraray and District Pipe Band and Gordon Duncan Experience.<\/p>\n

For more information, interviews and images, contact Wire Media:<\/p>\n

Lesley McKeran | lesley@wire-media.co.uk | 0141 440 6761
\nLee Beattie | lee@wire-media.co.uk | 07855 367 922<\/p>\n

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EDITOR\u2019S NOTES<\/p>\n

The Scots Trad Music Awards are organised by Hands up for Trad and supported by:<\/p>\n

MG\u00a0\u00a0 ALBA is the operating name of Seirbheis nam Meadhanan G\u00e0idhlig (Gaelic Media Service). MG ALBA is in partnership with the BBC to provide BBC ALBA. Find out more about MG ALBA and about the partnership at www.mgalba.com<\/a> or visit www.bbcalba.co.uk<\/a> for schedule and programme information.<\/p>\n