THE nominations have been announced for the tenth annual Scottish Alternative Music Awards which will be held in Glasgow this month.

Known as the SAMA's, the awards recognise the best in Scottish music, shining a spotlight across an eclectic range of contemporary music genres. 

The ceremony at Saint Luke's on Friday, October 25 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. 

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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.”

The 2019 SAMA’s nominations are:

Best Newcomer in association with The Academy Of Music & Sound

corto.alto

Cloth

Kapil Seshasayee

VanIves

 

Best Electronic in association with citizenM hotels 

Ela Orleans

Ok Button

Tallisker

SHHE

 

Best Hip Hop in association with Help Musicians Scotland

Billy Got Waves

Delivery Room

Nova Scotia The Truth

Steg G

 

Best Acoustic in association with BTO BeCreative

Aaron Smith

Annie Booth

Lizabett Russo

Zoe Graham

 

Best Live Act in association with Musicians Union

Bossy Love

Crystal 

Gallus

The Vegan Leather

 

Best Metal in association with Hard Rock Cafe Glasgow

Centrilia

From Sorrow To Serenity

Godeater

Inferiem

 

Best Rock/Alternative in association with Beezer

Fabric Bear

Heavy Rapids

The Snuts

Walt Disco

 

A three day public vote will open on Monday, October 14 on the SAMA’s website, with the winners being announced live at Saint Luke's.

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A limited amount of tickets are available for Scottish Alternative Music Awards via Eventbrite. Teaming up with Scotland’s leading music charity Help Musicians Scotland, £1 from each will go directly to the charity and invested back into supporting Scottish musicians. 

For more information on the awards visit: http://officialSAMA.co.uk  | @officialSAMA on social networks.