Scottish Album of the Year awards to be held outwith central belt for first time
Dundee's Caird Hall will host this year's ceremony on November 6 and then again in 2026 and 2027.
The venue takes over from Stirling's Albion Halls, which hosted the event from 2022-2024, with the ceremony moving to a different part of the country every three years.
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The Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA), which runs the award, made the announcement a week before submissions for this year's prize open on July 1.
To be eligible albums have to meet the Say Award criteria, including being released between June 1, 2024 and May 31, 2025.
This year's eligible artists include Primal Scream, Franz Ferdinand, Nina Nesbitt and Erland Cooper, among many others.
Previous winners of the award include Young Fathers, Mogwai, Fergus McCreadie and Auntie Flo.
Robert Kilpatrick, chief executive and creative director of SMIA said: 'Following three incredible years hosting Scotland's national music prize at Stirling's Albert Halls, the SMIA is both delighted and proud to be calling Dundee's iconic Caird Hall the new home of the Say Award.
'Established in 2012 and originally hosted in Glasgow, we introduced our Host City model in 2016 to broaden the Say Award's reach, deepen place-based impact and ensure nationwide cultural benefit.
'Since then, we've worked in three-year cycles to move the ceremony across the country; supporting regional industry development, establishing local partnerships and celebrating the strength and diversity of Scotland's ever-evolving recorded output in a range of cultural contexts.
Kilpatrick said they had long aspired to hold the ceremony in Dundee, and that now was the 'perfect time to do so'.
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He went on: 'From iconic artists and grassroots music venues to major cultural institutions and a proud DIY spirit, it's a place where creativity, innovation and collaboration are deeply embedded, and we're honoured to be adding to its rich musical heritage.
'Through our partnership with Leisure & Culture Dundee, V&A Dundee, Dundee City Council and Unesco Dundee City of Design, we're excited to amplify the city's creative identity and welcome over 1500 guests from across Scotland, the wider UK and beyond to our 2025 Ceremony on Thursday, November 6.'
In recognition of Dundee's status as a 'cultural powerhouse' – and the UK's first and only Unesco City of Design – the trophies for this year's awards are set to be created by a local Dundee designer.
The 2025 ceremony will feature a performance by 2024 winner Redolent, and the winner of the Say will take home £20,000 along with the coveted award, while nine runners-up will each receive £1000.
Alongside the main prize the winner of the Modern Scottish Classic Award will be announced, recognising a cherished album from Scotland's past that still inspires Scottish musicians today.
The winner of the Sound of Young Scotland Award will also be named, with a young and emerging artist being given a funding package to support the creation of their debut album.
Councillor Lynne Short, Dundee City Council's spokeswoman for culture, sport and history said she was 'delighted' the city had been chosen to host the award.
'Music of all kinds provides the soundtrack to our city, whether it's the vibrant busking culture we have in the city centre, open-air gigs by established acts at Slessor Gardens or up and coming grassroots bands in many of our small pubs and clubs,' she said.
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'We have always been a city with a passion for music, and I am delighted that the SMIA has chosen to make Dundee the home of the Say Award for the next three years in a way that recognises this.'
Anna Day, head of libraries and culture at Leisure & Culture Dundee said she 'couldn't be happier' the award was coming to Dundee.
'As the musical heart of the city for generations, Caird Hall is ready for a bold new chapter,' she said.
'Partnering on the Say Award marks a major step in our broader ambition to re-energise what the Caird Hall offers to audiences, artists and partners. We now can't wait to welcome the Scottish music community through its doors and onto its stage.'
Early bird Say Award Ceremony tickets on sale now at www.sayaward.com.
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