As well as the main album of the year prize, 2024 will also see the return of two supporting awards, the Modern Scottish Classic Award and the Sound of Young Scotland Award.
Modern Scottish Classic Award
Recognising an outstanding album from Scotland’s past which still inspires today.
- Winner chosen by the 20 artists making up The SAY Award Longlist 2024.
- Winner announced in conjunction with The SAY Award Shortlist and The Sound of Young Scotland Award finalists on Thursday 3 October.
- Winning album celebrated at The SAY Award 2024 Ceremony.
- Winner receives a bespoke art prize, created through The SAY Award Design Commission.
The Sound of Young Scotland Award
The Sound of Young Scotland Award – in association with Help Musicians, Youth Music Initiative and Youth Music – exists to drive Scottish music of the future; enabling a young and emerging artist to create their debut album.
- Winner chosen by a panel of previous SAY Award nominees.
- Winner announced at The SAY Award Ceremony.
- Winner given a performance slot to showcase at The SAY Award Ceremony 2024.
- Winner receives a funding package to facilitate the creation of their debut album.
Applications for The Sound of Young Scotland Award 2024 open on Monday 31 July. More information (including eligibility criteria, selection process and application specifics) will be published in due course.
Our previous winners include:
2023 - No Windows
2022 - Berta Kennedy
2021 - LVRA
Key Dates
WEDNESDAY 10 JULY – WEDNESDAY 31 JULY 2024
The SAY Award eligible albums submission period:
Artists, industry professionals and music fans can submit eligible albums – for free – via our submission page.
WEDNESDAY 31 JULY – WEDNESDAY 21 AUGUST 2024
The Sound of Young Scotland Award submission period:
Young and emerging Scottish artists can apply to be considered for the Sound of Young Scotland Award 2024; offering a funding package to facilitate the creation of their debut album
THURSDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2024
The SAY Award Longlist Announcement:
20 outstanding Scottish albums will be announced as The SAY Award Longlist for 2024
MONDAY 30 SEPTEMBER – WEDNESDAY 2 OCTOBER 2024
The SAY Award Public Vote:
72-hour public vote at sayaward.com, securing one Longlisted album’s place in the Shortlist along with a guaranteed minimum prize of £1,000.
THURSDAY 3 OCTOBER 2024
The following will be revealed three weeks ahead of The SAY Award Ceremony:
The SAY Award Shortlist Announcement:
10 SAY Award Shortlisted albums
The Sound of Young Scotland Award Finalists Announcement:
5 Sound of Young Scotland Award Finalists
Modern Scottish Classic Award Winner Announcement:
1 winner of the Modern Scottish Classic
THURSDAY 24 OCTOBER 2024
The SAY Award Ceremony 2024 @ The Albert Halls, Stirling:
Winner announcements, live performances and more.
