Tartan Clef Awards 2008
Ladies and Gentlemen
Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy in Scotland are thrilled to announce that this years Tartan Clef Music Awards will be held at the fantastic Old Fruit Market in Glasgow’s Merchant City, on Saturday 22nd November 2008.
This year’s event will follow on last year’s success and it will again feature live performances and see Scotland’s best music talent receiving awards on the night.
Past recipient and performers have included: Wet Wet Wet, Franz Ferdinand, Bifffy Clyro, Idle Wild, Amy Macdonald, Richard Jobson of the Skids, Gun, Johnny MceLhone and Sharleen Spiteri of Texas, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Runrig, Nicola Benedetti, Nazareth, Lulu, Jim Kerr from Simple Minds, Donovan, Deacon Blue, Darius, Cosmic Rough Riders, Average White Band, Annie Lennox, Hue and Cry, Midge Ure and Lucie Silvas.
The evenings Programme will begin with a complimentary drinks reception, followed by a sumptuous dinner, raffle and auction, award ceremony featuring live performances and after party.
So get the date in your diary and join us to raise money for Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy in Scotland.
Tartan Clef Awards 2007
Saturday 24th November saw an extremely successful Tartan Clef Music Awards. Wet Wet Wet kicked off the night with a couple of songs from their new album which truly got the crowd going for the night ahead.
Guests were also treated to performances from Biffy Clyro, Amy Macdonald, Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain, The Law and Generation X accompanied by Richard Jobson from the Skids.
10 Awards were given out on the night they were:
Optical Express Tartan Clef Award - Franz Ferdinand.
Glasgow Scotland with Style Best Newcomer Award - Amy Macdonald.
Guitar Guitar Best Trad Act Award - Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain.
Forty Two Financial Planning Song Writer Award - Johnny Mcelhone.
Visit Scotland Best Festival Act - Idlewild.
96.3 Rock Radio’s Scottish Rock Award - Gun
Ticket Master Band of the Year Award - Biffy Clyro
XFM Scotland New Music Rising Award - The Law
Sunday Mail Industry Award - Barry Wright and Pete Irvine
Reo Stakis Lifetime Achievement Award – The Skids.
An amazing night was had by all, but most importantly we managed to raise a staggering £144,000 for Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy in Scotland!
Great thanks must go to all our sponsors especially our headline sponsor Optical Express and media sponsor Glasgow Scotland with Style.
Keep your eyes on this page for the announcement of the date and location for next years Tartan Clef Music Awards. Be sure to book your seats early as tickets will go fast.
Forthcoming Events
POP A DOM 2008
Nordoff Robbins Annual POP A DOM golf day will be taking place on Thursday 18th September at Mearns Castle Golf Accademy.
At 4pm Teams Of Four Will Strike Out Across The Challenging 9-Hole Course
After Coffee And Registration At The Club-House Bistro
All Participants Will Be Served A Superb Buffet-Style Dinner At 7pm
In “Mister Singh’s At The Castle” Where Delicious Indian And Continental Cuisine Will Be Served.
After Dinner We Will Hold A Short Auction And Raffle Just Before We Begin Our Quiz And We Already Have Some Superb Prizes On Offer that Are Sure To Tempt
Our Grand Quiz Master “Billy Sloan” Will Then Set To Work And Will Test The Knowledge Of Most, Not To Mention Their Memory.
The Evening Will Round Off With The Presentation Of The Poppadom Champion’s Trophy To The Team With The Highest Combined Golf And Pop Quiz Score.
So Indeed An Evening With A Difference!
The Format Of The Event Restricts The Number Of Teams We Can Accept,
So Please Let Us Know As Soon As Possible If You Would Like To Join Us.
Team Entry Is £250
Funds Raised Go Directly Towards Supporting Nordoff-Robbins Therapy Centres Across Scotland Where The Power Of Music Does Much For Those Less Fortunate.
So Please, Join Us If You Can