Glasgow born singer Jimmy Somerville is set to make a return to the city after being nominated for the People Make Glasgow Special Recognition Award.

As the unmistakable voice of synthpop group Bronski Beat and pop duo The Communards, Somerville will be at the upcoming Scottish Music Awards at the Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow on Saturday, November 29.

The Scottish pop singer and songwriter will perform at the highly anticipated event which is the main source of funding for Scotland's only music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy in Scotland.

In June this year, Somerville celebrated the 30th Anniversary of his smash hit Smalltown Boy which he released with Bronski Beat in 1984, before going on to achieve massive success as part of duo The Communards with songs like Don't Leave Me This Way and For A Friend.

Come 1989, Jimmy embarked on a solo career with two albums and five hit singles including his cover of Sylvester's disco classic You Make Me Fee (Mighty Real), as well as featuring on the second Band Aid project and singing backing vocals on the Fine Young Cannibals' version of Suspicious Minds.

In 1995, Somerville released album Dare To Love a rollercoaster mix of upbeat pop dance numbers amongst more serious songs, from which the first single Heartbeat went to number one in the USA dance chart and was remixed by noted dance luminary including Armand Van Helden.

Come 2011, Jimmy adopted a contemporary electronic sound with the release of his first material in five years and took to the road for the Here And Now 10th Anniversary UK arena tour alongside Boy George and Midge Ure.

Today, the industry stalwart continues to write and perform, with his latest single Travesty released November 7 this year and a new disco album Homage due for release early 2015.

Boasting a discography that spans over three decades Somerville's contribution to music is seen in his ability to address important societal issues through his unique talent and determination.

Talking about the work of Nordoff Robbins Scotland, Jimmy Somerville said "Music truly has the power to heal. Unlocks memories, unblocks the soul and builds hope and belief ...... 'and the beat goes on' "

This years, People Make Glasgow Special Recognition Award, will shine the spotlight on a leading band or musician that has helped to raise Glasgow's profile internationally as a world-class music destination and over the years has celebrated the charity's heroes from Admiral Fallow to Howford school head teacher Karen Mathieson and violinist Nicola Benedetti.

Glasgow has a worldwide reputation for producing and launching some of the world's greatest musicians from Oasis' now legendary performance at King Tut's to previous award winners Edwyn Collins of Orange Juice, Wet Wet Wet and Sharleen Spiteri of Texas to name but a few.

The Award's home city is regarded by Time Magazine as Europe's Secret Capital of Music, with the city hosting on average 130 music events every week (more than any other Scottish city), which generate millions for the city's economy each year.

After an incredible year of major international events in Glasgow, including the MTV EMAs, the Scottish Music Awards will round off 2014's year long celebration of sport and culture in the city.

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