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Voting has opened for this year’s Scottish Album of the Year Awards. Running from Monday, September 30 until 11.59pm on Wednesday October 2, it is an opportunity for fans to secure their favourite Scottish album’s place on this year’s shortlist.
The free vote is now open via www.sayaward.com - fans have until Wednesday to back their favourite record, with a diverse range of albums in the running from the likes of Arab Strap, Barry Can’t Swim, Becky Sikasa, Theo Bleak, The Snuts and more.
Robert Kilpatrick, CEO and Creative Director of the Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) said: “Each year, The SAY Award public vote is a chance for music fans to have their SAY and help determine the Scottish Album of the Year. The public’s choice will be guaranteed a place in this year’s Shortlist, securing them a minimum prize of £1,000 and keeping them in the running to win the overall prize of £20,000.
“We encourage music fans across Scotland to get involved, back their favourite record and have their SAY by taking part in the public vote. Best of luck to this year’s Longlist - it’s a truly fantastic snapshot of Scottish music from the past year, and we’re looking forward to celebrating these records and more, at The SAY Award Ceremony next month.”
We asked the Glasgow bands in the running to tell us their favourite spots around the city, and they didn’t disappoint. Take a look below at each of the artists and what they chose.
21. Dead Pony - Ignore This
Anti-punk band Dead Pony have picked up their nomination for Ignore This. | Supplied
22. Dead Pony - Best Bar - The Corona
They said: "The Corona bar in Shawlands. This bar is our absolute favourite spot and we drink here most weekends. The food is incredible (best mac & cheese in Glasgow), the staff are so friendly and they always play the best tunes. It reminds me of the pub Mr Shneebly takes Miss Mullins in school of rock and I love that. " | The Corona
23. Dead Pony - Best Restaurant - Mother India
They said: "Mother India, Finnieston. Mother India has been our go to restaurant for years now. It serves some of the best Indian food I’ve had in my life and the restaurant is so warm and cosy. Their butter chicken is incredible and they also do my favourite fish pakora." | Contributed
24. Dead Pony - Best Venue - The Barrowlands
They said: "The Barrowlands is an iconic venue that every Glasgow band dreams of playing one day. We’ve been lucky enough to play there a few times and the sound on stage and in the crowdis incredible. It’s also one of the coolest buildings in Glasgow and I love the stars on the ceiling and the sprung ballroom floor." | David Hepburn