Article Source: Nordoff Robbins
Last Updated: 23 November 2018 12:45
Taking place on 1st December in Glasgow’s SEC; The Script are nominated for Best International Artist sponsored by Specsavers, Frightened Rabbit for the Song Writing Award sponsored by King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut and Gary Clark is nominated for the Music Business Award, sponsored by the Sir Reo Stakis Foundation.
These artists join a host of nominees from across the country including; Eclair Fifi (Electronic Music Award sponsored by Sub Club), Kyle Falconer (Best Album sponsored by Hard Rock Cafe), Mark Knopfler (Living Legend Award sponsored by Raymond Weil), Snow Patrol (SSE Artist of the Year sponsored by SSE), The Snuts (Breakthrough Artist sponsored by Rekorderlig Cider), Tom Grennan (Best UK Artist Award sponsored by ROX – Diamond & Thrills), with Annie Lennox and Susan Boyle also set to be honoured with the Scottish Music Hall of Fame Award, sponsored by the Royal Highland Centre.
The best of Scotland’s music industry will come together to celebrate a phenomenal year, while raising vital funds for the UK’s largest music therapy charity, Nordoff Robbins. Guests will be treated to performances by some of the country’s biggest stars, showing their support for the charity as Mark Knopfler, Snow Patrol, Susan Boyle, Amy Macdonald, Tom Grennan, Kyle Falconer and The Snuts all take to the stage.
Speaking about the awards, Andros Stakis of the Sir Reo Stakis Foundation said: “The Reo Stakis Charitable Foundation is delighted to continue to support the great work carried out by Nordoff Robbins Scotland and sponsor the Music Business Award.”
Following a historic stint at Glasgow’s legendary Old Fruitmarket, the SSE Scottish Music Awards will this year take place at the iconic SEC on Saturday 1st December. With organisers pulling some of the biggest acts from across the UK to Glasgow to celebrate a very special birthday for the biggest night in the Scottish music industry, the venue will offer fans an incredible experience with an even bigger stage in place. With a host of surprises, special guests and huge celebrations planned, there is no doubt the SEC will be the perfect venue for this year’s 20th birthday bash.
All funds raised at the SSE Scottish Music Awards will go towards the delivery of music therapy in Scotland and enable Nordoff Robbins Scotland to provide music therapists and sessions to those who need it most.
Donald MacLeod, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee for Nordoff Robbins Scotland, said: “Our line-up for this year’s SSE Scottish Music Awards is now complete and it is truly our biggest and best yet. We can’t wait to welcome legends of the scene like Snow Patrol and Mark Knopfler alongside up and coming acts like Tom Grennan and The Snuts, all in support of our wonderful charity Nordoff Robbins Scotland. See you there for the biggest night in Scottish music!”
For tickets to the 20th SSE Scottish Music Awards please contact: simon.foy@nordoff-robbins.org.uk or visit www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk/scotland
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