Scottish Alternative Music Awards 2025

****Early bird tickets close on Monday 03 November 2025 at 23:00****

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: comfort, Kai Reesu, Lo Rays.

Hosted by Stephanie Cheape (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)

2025 Nominations:

Best Acoustic sponsored by Musicians’ Union

Faith Eliott

Jacob Alon

Lizzie Reid

Miwa Nagato-Apthorp

Best Electronic sponsored by UNESCO Glasgow City Of Music

KOPI ROMANTIKO

LWS

Proc Fiskal

Susannah Stark

Best Hip Hop sponsored by Pro Weekend Fest

Kpence

Kryptik

Loki

Supermann on da Beat

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

Azamiah

DOSS

Pippa Blundell

Waverley.

Best Metal sponsored by Drygate

Bleed From Within

Cwfen

Endless Swarm

Sixth Wonder

Best Newcomer sponsored by Blackhall Records

Ay Bangz

Mercy Girl

Miwa Nagato-Apthorp

Rahul.mp3

Best Rock/Alternative sponsored by PRS For Music

Fright Years

Martha May & The Mondays

Mercy Girl

The Rooks

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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.