SAMA Returns for 16th edition in Glasgow's St Luke's

Join us on Saturday 29 November for Scottish Alternative Music Awards 2026!

This year marks the 16th edition of the awards and we are excited to spotlight some of the most exciting music coming out of Scotland right now! Save the date, book your ticket and we’ll see you in St Luke’s Glasgow!

AdminSeptember 22, 2025ScottishAlternativeMusicAwards

PITCH Scotland (27-29 August) 2025 programme announced

Programme announced for this year’s PITCH Scotland (27-29 August).

SAMA Showcase Returns to Pro Weekend Fest 2025

SAMA return to Castellón de la Plana for Pro Weekend Fest with Indoor Foxes, and Supermann on da Beat!

AdminJuly 8, 2025Indoor Foxes, Supermann on da Beat, Pro Weekend Fest, International Showcasing

SAMA head to Wild Paths Festival with Cloth, Cowboy Hunters & GALLUS

SAMA teams up with Wild Paths Festival in Norwich this October!

Artist: Billie Marten shot by William Jupp

AdminJune 11, 2025Wild Paths Festival, Scottish Alternative Music Awards, Cowboy Hunters, CLOTH, GALLUS

In Pictures: Brògeal at Sound City 2025

Highlights from Liverpool Sound City 2025!

AdminMay 8, 2025Brògeal, Scottish Alternative Music Awards, Liverpool Sound City 2025

SAMA at Liverpool Sound City 2025

AdminMarch 17, 2025#liverpoolsoundcity, #brògeal, #scottishalternativemusicawards

In Pictures: SAMA 2024

2025 winners including Eugene, SLIX, Psweatpants, Theo Bleak & more.

AdminDecember 1, 2024

Public Vote is now open

Your chance to have your say in this year’s Scottish Alternative Music Awards 2024!

AdminNovember 18, 2024

Programme announced for this year’s PITCH Scotland (27-29 August).

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