Scottish Alternative Music Awards Nominations Announced For 2019

The Scottish Alternative Music Awards (SAMA’s) recognises the best new Scottish music,
shining a spotlight across an eclectic range of contemporary music genres. 2019 marks
the tenth anniversary of music awards taking place at Saint Luke’s Glasgow, on Friday
25th October.
The ceremony will include live performances by psych rockers The Cosmic Dead, hip hop
visionary Chlobocop, and Dumfries punks Franky’s Evil Party whilst being hosted by new
music champion Jim Gellatly and poet Leyla Josephine.
Ran in association with key partners Rebel Rebel Barbers, and Creative Scotland the
SAMA’s are set to bring a giant night of music celebration to Glasgow.
Alan Morrison, Head of Music, Creative Scotland said: “The SAMAs shine a light on
the bits of the Scottish music industry that other award ceremonies don’t reach. What
they find there is a buzz of activity, sometimes in vibrant underground scenes, sometimes
on the margins where tomorrow’s talent is ready and waiting to step onto the main stage.
For their 10th year, the SAMAs have assembled their strongest list of nominees yet,
introducing superb musicians to new audiences who might not otherwise lend an ear to
these genres. Creative Scotland is proud to support an event that consistently thinks
outside of the musical box.”