Scottish Alternative Music Awards 2025

Scottish Alternative Music Awards 2025

Join us for the 16th edition of Scottish Alternative Music Awards (SAMA) in Glasgow!

Date and time

Location

Saint Luke's & The Winged Ox

17 Bain Street Glasgow G40 2JZ United Kingdom

Good to know

Highlights

  • 4 hours, 30 minutes
  • UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
  • In person

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

Music • Alternative

Scottish Alternative Music Awards returns to Glasgow for the 16th edition!

Join us for this year's award celebration & music showcase! Stay tuned for news on this year's performers, nominees, and guests!

Live Performances: TBC

Hosted by Phoebe Inglis-Holmes (BBC Music Introducing), plus special guests.

Tickets on sale now for £12.00 General | £20.00 VIP (On the door prices: £15.00 / £20.00)

The 7 awards:

Best Newcomer sponsored by Blackhall Records

Best Acoustic sponsored by Musicians’ Union

Best Rock/Alternative sponsored by PRS For Music

Best Live Act sponsored by St Luke’s & The Winged Ox

Best Electronic sponsored by UNESCO Glasgow City Of Music

Best Metal sponsored by Drygate

Best Hip Hop sponsored by Pro Weekend Fest

For more information visit http://officialsama.com | @officialsama

Follow SAMA on Spotify!

Previous SAMA winners include Brògeal, VLURE, Psweatpants, Hannah Laing, AISHA, Fatherson, Gerry Cinnamon, TAAHLIAH, The Snuts, K4CIE, Lewis Capaldi, GALLUS, Lizzie Reid & more.

SAMA is supported by The National Lottery through Creative Scotland.

Event notes:

  • Over 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
  • There is no specifc dress code for SAMA.

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Nov 29 · 6:30 PM GMT