The Scottish Alternative Music Awards (SAMA) recognises the best new Scottish music, shining a spotlight across an eclectic range of contemporary music genres. Throughout the year, SAMA also host key events including a two-day music festival in Paisley, Scottish Showcase at Liverpool Sound City, plus host PITCH - Scotland’s conference of hip hop and underground culture. Now in it’s 15th year, the SAMAs have supported a range of award winning artists including VLURE, Hannah Laing, Bemz, Taahliah, AISHA & more. The 2024 SAMA ceremony is set to take place in December in Glasgow. http://officialsama.com @officialsama

Pitch is Scotland's international conference and showcase of hip hop and underground culture.Pitch Scotland aims to forge new networks across genres and disciplines, celebrate the culture and diversity of voices reflecting contemporary Scotland and empower members of the hip hop and underground communities to exchange knowledge and skills as they progress their careers. Aiming to inspire and encourage all from age 16 and above, Pitch Scotland will feature representatives from across the music industry, skills workshops, panel discussions, speed-meeting sessions and performances, including DJ sets, open mic, spoken word artists and a live showcase. Pitch Scotland is presented by the country's new music champions the Scottish Alternative Music Awards (SAMA) in partnership with Creative Scotland, and PRS Foundation. Pitch also present international showcases at New Skool Rules NL, Future Echoes SE, FOCUS Wales, Music Nova Scotia Canada & more. http://pitchscotland.com @pitchscotland