The Scottish Alternative Music Awards is gearing up for its sixth year in action, with a series of showcase events planned in the run-up to the awards ceremony this October. Schnarff Schnarff, A Sudden Burst of Colour and Rebel Westerns are heading up one such event at Bloc from 9pm tomorrow night, offering a free taste of what the SAMA has to offer.
Schnarff Schnarff play at the next SAMA eventfacebook.com/SchnarffSchnarff
The SAMA, originally started as a university project in 2009, has become an annual celebration of Scottish musical talent. There are seven main categories: Best Acoustic, Best Metal, Best Rock, Best Newcomer, Best Live Act, Best Electro and Best Hip Hop.
Previous winners include Hector Bizerk, who went on to play this year’s SXSW festival in Texas, and Edinburgh-based bands Bwani Junction and We Were Promised Jetpacks, former Best Newcomer and Best Live Act winners respectively.
More showcase events across Glasgow and Edinburgh will be announced by the SAMA team soon, so stay tuned to the official SAMA Facebook and Twitter. You're also welcome to have a wee look at some of the great interviews, performances and acceptance speeches from previous SAMA ceremonies on their official YouTube channel.
Rebel Westerns complete the showcase line-up.facebook.com/rebelwesterns
SAMA showcase, Tuesday July 14, 9pm, Bloc.
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