Which sama award is determined by a public vote

The SAMA categories are:. We use cookies to enable the proper functioning of our websites. By clicking 'Accept All', you consent to the use of cookies to enhance your user experience, security, analytics and customization. For more information and to understand how we use your data for required purposes, and how to change your consent, please visit our Privacy Policy.

Edinburgh DJ, rapper, producer and recent Scottish Album of the Year Award winner Nova is confirmed to perform live at this year's virtual SAMA ceremony, as well as Walt Disco, a Glasgow quintet that draws influence from the '80s new wave and post-punk.

Jamie Houston, Creative Scotland's Music Officer, said: 'The number of bands and artists to emerge from Scotland every year never fails to astonish. Behind the curtain of the mainstream is a world of talent which demands widespread attention. Thanks to National Lottery players, Creative Scotland is once again able to support the SAMA to celebrate voices and talent from Scotland's burgeoning hip-hop, grime and metal scenes, as well as electronic, indie and pop.

The nominees on the SAMA shortlist were determined by three specialist nominators for each category including music journalists, radio producers and event promoters. The Academy of Music and Sound were proud to once again sponsor the award for Best Newcomer, which went to the multi-genre bending duo Vanlves. It is fantastic to see the public get so involved and participate in the vote to determine the winners.

We gathered over 12, votes in two days this year, which is a new record. It was also a great night current and past AMS talent. Academy alumni and accomplished acoustic superstar Zoe Graham , took home the award for Best Acoustic act, who took the prize a year after another previous AMS Glasgow student Megan Airlie was awarded the prize in Zoe was a HND student at our Glasgow centre and is embarking on a solo headline tour at the end of November, performing in Edinburgh, Inverness and Aberdeen.

We caught up with Zoe after the event. Safe to say I was slightly lost for words during my speech. Afterwards it was a great night with so many of my friends.

The Scottish music scene is such a friendly and supportive community. You can check out the full list of nominees and winners here and keep checking the SAMAs website for updates and photos from this years installment.