Susan Boyle and Calvin Harris among winners at Scottish Music Awards

Stars of Scotland’s music scene came together on Saturday as the Scottish Music Awards 2026 took over Glasgow’s legendary Barrowland Ballroom.

Susan Boyle, Calvin Harris, David Byrne, The Fratellis and Big Country led the winners alongside a new generation of Scottish talent including Jacob Alon, Cammy Barnes, Rianne Downey, Kerr Mercer and Valtos.

The programme of events seen The Fratellis, Big Country and Valtos delivering musical sets alongside appearances from Cammy Barnes, Jacob Alon, Kerr Mercer and Abbie Gordon.

The annual celebration, which is now in its 28th year, raised £205,000 funds for Nordoff and Robbins, the UK’s largest music therapy charity.

Host Sanjeev Kohli said: “I’ve had mental health struggles and music has got me through it. I think we all know how music can affect your mood.

“So when you see what Nordoff and Robbins do, and I’ve been to a couple of sessions, you see the impact, you see the light in people’s eyes with music therapy. And that’s what music can do. It can open doors that maybe you didn’t know were there.”

Susan Boyle received the Icon Award on the night.

She said: “I’d like to thank the Music Awards for this award. I still don’t know why I’m an icon, but thank you!

“I’m also a patron of Nordoff and Robbins. We do a lot of good work and it’s an absolute privilege to stand here as a representative. I’m very humbled and privileged.”

Global electronic music star Calvin Harris was honoured with the Best Live Artist Award, recognising his impact on the international live music scene.

The Outstanding Contribution to Music Award went to David Byrne, honouring a career spanning decades of musical innovation.

Scottish rock legends Big Country were celebrated with the Outstanding Achievement Award, sponsored by Drygate, recognising their remarkable musical legacy and enduring influence, meanwhile, Glasgow favourites The Fratellis received the Classic Album Award.

While the evening celebrated some of Scotland’s most established names, it also put the spotlight firmly on the artists driving Scottish music into a new era.

Jacob Alon took home the Breakthrough Award and Cammy Barnes was crowned Artist of the Year.

The Evolution Award went to Rianne Downey and rising star Kerr Mercer was honoured with the Spotlight Award.

Callum Beattie took home the Best Album Award and Scottish electronic duo Valtos received the Sound of Scotland Award.

Celebrated musician and songwriter Graham Lyle received the Music Industry Award.