A number of legacy shows from previous winners and nominees will take place in early 2025 at Stirling’s iconic venue following October’s SAY Award ceremony.
Stirling hosted the 2024 SAY Award Ceremony in October for the third successive year and rEDOLENT won the prize of Scottish Album of the Year in one of the biggest nights in the Scottish music industry calendar.
The confirmed shows taking place at Tolbooth Stirling in 2025 are:
- Saturday 8 February - Sacred Paws performing 2017 SAY Award winning album Strike A Match
- Saturday 8 March - Kathryn Joseph performing 2015 SAY Award winning album bones you have thrown me and blood I have spilled
- Saturday 15 March - Admiral Fallow performing 2013 SAY Award Shortlisted album Tree Bursts in Snow
'We can't wait to welcome music fans!'
Stirling Council Depute Leader, Cllr Gerry McGarvey said: “Our links with the Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award over the last three years have enhanced Stirling’s reputation as a vibrant live-music destination and a hub of creative talent.
“The upcoming concerts at the Tolbooth will underline the positive legacy of hosting the SAY Award ceremony over the last three years, as will the exhibition of the work of Elin Isaksson who created the beautiful glass trophies that were presented to the amazing Scottish artists who were celebrated as part of 2024’s SAY Award Ceremony.
“We can’t wait to welcome music fans to our venues in Stirling for these gigs in 2025 and over the festive period, with so much going on in the city. Please check out stirlingevents.org for more info.”
'Showcasing Scottish artists'
David Weaver, Programmer, Tolbooth & Albert Halls Stirling said: “We’re delighted to be showcasing some of the best records in the country’s rich discography here in Tolbooth Stirling – a venue which prides itself on supporting and showcasing Scottish artists all the way through their careers.
“The breadth of quality and diversity of the albums shortlisted since the first SAY Award in 2012 just shows how fantastically healthy and innovative Scottish music continues to be. Our hope for the series is to shine a light on the incredible work produced by musicians and artists here in Scotland.”
The Tolbooth will also host an exhibition featuring the work of bespoke glass blower Elin Isaksson in early 2025. Elin’s work will be showcased to the public in recognition of her receiving the 2024 SAY Award Design Commission where she was tasked with creating the trophies, which were handed out to winners and nominees.
'Key cultural destination'
Robert Kilpatrick, CEO and Creative Director of the Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA), said: “For the last three years, Scotland’s national music prize – the Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award – has proudly made Stirling its home. It’s been great to work with the Stirling Council team to tell, develop and deepen the city’s creative story, with The SAY Award having further enhanced Stirling’s reputation as a key cultural destination.
"Following three fantastic years hosting our award Ceremony in The Albert Halls, we’re delighted to now be delivering a series of legacy shows at The Tolbooth. These shows will allow music fans to hear some of the outstanding Scottish albums which have been recognised by The SAY Award being performed live in full. They feature an incredible range of Scottish talent spanning multiple genres, and we very much look forward to celebrating the cultural impact and contribution of our nations recorded output, bringing to life some of the incredible records that continue to soundtrack life in Scotland.”
Full information on upcoming events taking place at Tolbooth Stirling can be found at www.stirlingevents.org.