Nominate now in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2026!
Hands up for Trad invites you to nominate your favourite act or organisation in the 2026 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. We would also like you to tell us your thoughts on the 2026 Scots Trad Album of the Year.
The MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards aim to create high profile opportunities which will bring the music and music industry into the spotlight of media & public attention. Thank you to all our sponsors without whom this event would not go ahead.
The Nominations and Voting processes are in two stages. This nomination stage will close on Sunday 18th October with the voting period opening online on Monday 2nd November.
It will be a brilliant night in Paisley's Lagoon Centre on the 5th December and we would love to see you. As well as over 20 awards you can hear Valtos, Sian, Gnoss, Spodo Komodo and many more! Buy your tickets here.
Keep up to date with all the latest Trad Awards information at http://www.scotstradmusicawards.com
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