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Celebrating music genres and artists from across Scotland.

The Scottish Alternative Music Awards (SAMA) recognises the best new Scottish music, shining a spotlight across an eclectic range of contemporary music genres.

Throughout the year, the SAMA’s also host industry showcases at Sound City (UK), Pro Weekend Fest (Spain) and their own three-day conference PITCH Scotland.

The 7 SAMA’s 2024 award winners were:

Best Live Act: SLIX

Best Metal: Dvne

Best Acoustic: Theo Bleak

Best Newcomer: Eugene

Best Rock/Alternative: Brògeal

Best Electronic: Tony Morris

Best Hip Hop: Psweatpants

The awards were established in 2009 by Richy Muirhead whilst studying at university. Now in it's fourteenth year, the SAMAs have supported a range of award winning artists including Hannah Laing, Kintra, Bemz, Taahliah, Steg G, Zoe Graham, The Snuts, Gerry Cinnamon, Be Charlotte, Colonel Mustard & The Dijon 5, Fatherson and Lewis Capaldi.

SAMA are proudly part of global network and movement Keychange working towards gender equality within the music industry.

The awards are ran by a small team of creatives based in Scotland who have a great passion for music, events and collaboration.