Paisley to host the Scottish Album of the Year Award 2016
The Scottish Album of the Year Awards (SAY) today announced it will hold its prestigious 2016 award ceremony in Paisley, Scotland, a town synonymous with musical talent.
The SAY Award, established in 2012, will be held in Paisley in 2016 and 2017. Paisley will be drawing on its broad musical roots, with internationally acclaimed musicians hailing from the town including; Gerry Rafferty, Paolo Nutini, Joe Egan, Nicholas Currie aka Momus, David Sneddon (Fame Academy), Kelly Marie (Feels Like I’m in Love), Stealers Wheel, and Chris Glen to name a few.
The SAY Award ceremony is coming to Paisley Town Hall on Wednesday 29 June 2016 as part of the build-up to Paisley's bid for UK City of Culture 2021, focussing on culture and heritage to transform the area's future.
Jean Cameron, director of Paisley's bid for UK City of Culture 2021, said: "We are all very excited that Paisley will be home to one of the most prestigious events in the Scottish musical calendar. The SAY Award and Paisley are a great fit - the town has a wonderful musical heritage and continues to be a cultural hotspot for creative talent to this day.
“It is fantastic that Renfrewshire Council recognise the value of this important cultural event and support Scottish songwriters.”
Caroline Cooper, Manager, Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) commented: \\\\2We are thrilled to be bringing the SAY Award to Paisley for the next two years. The award celebrates the very best of Scottish music and what better place to hold the ceremony than in a town so steeped in cultural history.”
Leonie Bell, Director, Arts and Engagement, Creative Scotland, said: “The SAY Award has established itself as one of the most important events in the Scottish music industry calendar. Since its inception in 2012, the award has been immensely successful in recognising and celebrating the quality and diversity of Scotland's vibrant music scene.
“We are delighted to be able to support the fifth year of the Award and are looking forward to the 2016 ceremony hosted in Paisley Town Hall. It is fitting that the ceremony is hosted in Paisley, home to musical
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