Clyde 1's George Bowie nominated for award at Scottish music awards

Clyde 1’s George Bowie has been nominated for the Nordoff Robbins Legend Award at the Specsavers Scottish Music Awards.

It follows on from the DJ’s song Heroes, which was released during the pandemic to honour those working on the frontline.

The full line up for the Specsavers Scottish Music Awards has been announced, including Lewis Capaldi who is up for Best UK Award and Amy Macdonald, who is nominated for the Women in Music Award.

The event will be hosted virtually on Saturday 28th November.

The awards ceremony will be held in a bid to raise urgent funds for Nordoff Robbins music therapy charity.

George Bowie said: "It's a huge honour to be nominated for the Nordoff Robbins Legend Award. It really is a privilege, but the song Heroes was recorded for the real legends of 2020, the NHS and frontline workers who have kept us all going.

"I'd like to honour all the forgotten people in the music industry - the crew, the engineers, the roadies, the techs, the merch sellers, the venue staff, everyone - they've all been ignored by far too many. A huge thanks to Marc aka Sparkos, Steph and of course Ellene Bowie for coming up with the whole idea!

"The pandemic has meant 2020 has been difficult for all of us, but it’s so important to be able to keep supporting the incredible work charities like Nordoff Robbins are doing at times like these, especially as their music therapy is needed now more than ever across Scotland and the UK. So, tune in, donate what you can and join me at the Specsavers Scottish Music Awards where I will be DJing at the afterparty – see you there!"

This year’s nominees and performers include:

Ambassadors of Rock Award sponsored by Hard Rock Cafe – Gun

Best Album Award sponsored by Guitar Guitar - Biffy Clyro

Best Breakthrough Award sponsored by Notion Magazine - Luke La Volpe (Male) and kitti (Female)

Best Pop Act Award sponsored by Bose – HYYTS

Best UK Award sponsored by SSE – Lewis Capaldi

Icons Award sponsored by Raymond Weil – Texas

Innovation Award sponsored by SSE - Graeme Park - Hacienda Classics

Nordoff Robbins Legend Award - George Bowie

Outstanding Contribution Award sponsored by Specsavers - Wet Wet Wet

Special Recognition Award sponsored by Sir Reo Stakis Foundation – Dougie MacLean

Women in Music Award sponsored by Rox - Amy Macdonald

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