Talent from all corners of the Scottish folk and traditional music scene have been named among the nominees for this year’s MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. Around 100 nominees have been shortlisted across 22 categories as the biggest award ceremony celebrating Scotland’s traditional music scene embarks on its 23rd edition. Much-loved venues, stand-out events, folk bands, … [Read More...]
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MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2025 sponsor: Creative Scotland
Creative Scotland are sponsors of the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2025 and are sponsoring The Janet Paisley Services to Scots Language. We asked them some … [Read More...]
Nominees 2025
MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2025: The People's Parish: Morton
Congratulations to The People's Parish: Morton who has been nominated in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2025. Vote now! It's going to be another great … [Read More...]
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Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunity: Venue of the Year at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2025
An exceptional sponsorship opportunity has become available for the 2025 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards – the prestigious Venue of the Year category. This award celebrates the beating hearts of Scotland's traditional music scene – the venues that … [Read More...]
Top of the trad charts: Music award nominees unveiled as voting opens
Talent from all corners of the Scottish folk and traditional music scene have been named among the nominees for this year’s MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. Around 100 nominees have been shortlisted across 22 categories as the biggest award ceremony … [Read More...]
Scots Trad Music Awards travel to Aberdeen as nominations open
Aberdeen has been unveiled as this year’s host location for the 2025 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards – the biggest award ceremony celebrating Scotland’s traditional music scene – as nominations open today. Taking place on Saturday 6th December, the ‘folk … [Read More...]
Top talent recognised at MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2024
The MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards, the most prestigious night in Scotland’s traditional music calendar, crowned this year’s winners at an impressive ceremony in Inverness last night. Held on St. Andrew’s Day, the awards showcased the exceptional … [Read More...]
MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2024 Sponsor: Shure
We would like to offer a warm welcome to Shure, sponsors of the 2024 Live Act of the Year. For the last 99 years, Shure has been at the forefront of audio innovation, becoming one of the most trusted audio brands worldwide who care about making the world … [Read More...]
MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2024 Sponsor: Highland Society of London
Highland Society of London are sponsors of the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2024 and are sponsoring Gaelic Singer of the Year. We asked them some questions about their experience of sponsoring the Trad Awards. If you would like to come to the MG ALBA Scots … [Read More...]
MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2024 Sponsor: Fèisean nan Gàidheal
Fèisean nan Gàidheal are sponsors of the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2024 and are sponsoring Scottish Traditional Hall of Fame. We asked them some questions about their experience of sponsoring the Trad Awards. If you would like to come to the MG ALBA … [Read More...]
MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2024 Sponsor: Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow Caledonian University are sponsors of the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2024 and are sponsoring Trad Music in the Media. We asked them some questions about their experience of sponsoring the Trad Awards. If you would like to come to the MG ALBA Scots … [Read More...]
MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2024 Sponsor: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland are sponsors of the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2024 and are sponsoring Up and Coming Artist of the Year. We asked them some questions about their experience of sponsoring the Trad Awards. If you would like to come to the MG … [Read More...]
MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2024 Sponsor: Creative Scotland
Creative Scotland are sponsors of the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2024 and are sponsoring The Janet Paisley Services to Scots Language. We asked them some questions about their experience of sponsoring the Trad Awards. If you would like to come to the MG … [Read More...]