The 13th Annual Scottish Music Awards – The Tartan Clefs took place this year on Saturday 19th November 2011 at The Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow. A fantastic night was had by all and over £85,000 was raised for Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy in Scotland.
Highlights included a surprise appearance from Lana del Rey who presented one of the awards. Fundraising Chairman, Donald MacLeod also gave a special mention to long term supporter of NRMTS, Dougie Maclean, who this year was awarded an OBE for his services to music and charity.
Fantastic live performances on the night came from, Emeli Sande, Song of Return, Kassidy, Frightened Rabbit, The Rezillos and Big Country. Award winners were:
Glasgow City Council’s Special Recognition Award:
Karen Mathieson, Head Teacher, Howford School
Big Apple Award (sponsored by Creative Scotland and American Scottish Foundation):
SONG OF RETURN
guitarguitar Musical Instrument Award:
JIM DUNLOP
Silverburn’s Most Stylish New Artist Award:
KASSIDY
GoNorth Emerging Business Award:
CK EVENTS
Sir Reo Stakis Legend Award:
THE REZILLOS
Sunday Mail Industry Award:
RICHARD PARK
King Tuts Wah Wah Hut Best Live Band Award:
FRIGHTENED RABBIT
Capital FM’s Best Breakthrough Award:
EMELI SANDE
Ticketmaster UK Pride of Scotland Award:
BIG COUNTRY
