AMY MacDonald, Wet Wet Wet, and Nathan Evans were among the long list of winners at last nights Scottish Music Awards.
After two years without a live event, the Specsavers Scottish Music Awards returned with an array of live performances and an in-person ceremony at the legendary Barrowland Ballroom.
On Saturday November 13, the iconic Glasgow venue was filled with some of the best talent Scotland has to offer, and it was all in celebration and support for Nordoff Robbins music therapy charity for the 23rd year running.
Among the musical A-listers picking up awards were Amy Macdonald, Nina Nesbitt, Biffy Clyro, The Snuts, KT Tunstall and many more.
Upon collecting her award for Outstanding Achievement, Amy MacDonald said: “Thank you! It’s always nice to get awards but what is even nicer right now is being back in a big room full of people. I never thought this day would come.
“This is the most important evening like this that we have ever had for the Specsavers Scottish Music Awards, and I hope you guys can raise as much money as possible. I’m so happy to be part of it.
“Thank you for having me and thanks for giving me such a beautiful award.”
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The Fratellis, postman-turned-singer Nathan Evans, Brooke Combe and Bow Anderson were also among the performers at the event.
The eco award went to KT Tunstall, who did not attend in person as she is on tour with Rick Astley.
However, she sent a message saying: “Thank you so much to Ovo Energy, to Nordoff Robbins for everything you do and of course to the Scottish Music Awards.
“I would also like to give a really heartfelt message to mother nature, to our beautiful Scotland, to our amazing landscape – we’ve got to look after that environment.”
Evans was awarded the best male breakthrough award while Biffy Clyro picked up the best live award.
The best album award went to The Snuts while Combe picked up the best female breakthrough award.
The Bluebells were awarded the legends award and Nina Nesbitt won the women in music award, while The Fratellis won the songwriting award.
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Donald C MacLeod MBE, chairman of the NR Events and Fundraising Committee Scotland, said: “After an extremely hard 20 months or so for the music industry, it felt so special to have all of our old friends and supporters back together under one iconic roof at one of the best venues in the world – the Barrowlands.
“We’re delighted that tonight’s Specsavers Scottish Music Awards was one of the first big reunions for the country’s music industry and a chance to once again celebrate the never-ending talent Scotland produces.
“From shining the spotlight on bright young stars like Brooke Combe and Bow Anderson, to honouring some of the country’s most loved acts like Wet Wet Wet, Amy Macdonald and The Fratellis, tonight’s ceremony showcased exactly why we’re all so passionate about Scotland’s music scene.
“Like many other charities during lockdown, Nordoff Robbins’ income has been decimated, with this year’s projected forecast only 40% of our pre-Covid income.
“That’s why tonight’s event was so important – with more people than ever isolated or requiring support, our team have worked to support more than 1,197 individuals in Scotland in 2021.”
Other winners were Anderson, who picked up the best pop act, Sam Fender, who won the best UK award, and Gordon Duncan, who took home the music industry award.
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The live event was hosted by Edith Bowman while viewers at home could watch via a livestream.
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