Words from Gregor Farquharson
The Scottish Alternative Music Awards (SAMA's) are to return on the 25th October this year at St Luke's in Glasgow, celebrating their 10th anniversary.
This was all announced at the SAMA's launch event at the Citizen M hotel in Glasgow on Wednesday (24th July).
Richy Muirhead, founder of SAMA's, gave a brief of the last 10 years of the events history to a packed out room of bloggers, journalists and associates at the launch.
Speaking at the event, Muirhead said: "Reaching year ten is a really great milestone! Each year we turn the attention to underground genres such as hip hop, metal, and electronica to discover new, innovative and exciting sounds produced across Scotland.
"This is a great platform for promoters, record labels, journalists, music fans to discover the best in new Scottish music. The team and I are currently working hard behind the scenes to produce a stunning alternative award show with a few surprises, roll on October!”
The awards shall be hosted by Leyla Josephine and Jim Gellatly and artists CHLOBOCOP and Frankys Evil Party are the first two acts announced to perform on the night.
In addition to the 2019 awards, the SAMA’s have announced two new music partnerships with music business conference Liverpool Sound City+ 2020, and Cryptic’s award-winning visual arts festival Sonica Glasgow 2019, in which Scottish artists will be invited to showcase music to new audiences.
Limited tickets for Scottish Alternative Music Awards are on sale now, for just £10, with £1 from each sale going directly to 2019 charity partner Help Musicians Scotland.
For more information on the awards and tickets visit: www.officialSAMA.co.uk
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