This VisitScotland Tartan Clef Music Award 2008 went to unsigned band Beecake.
We are delighted music lovers around the world used their own personal experiences of Scotland’s world class musical events and festivals to nominate for the award. Here is what some of you said:
“Beecake are one of the best live bands I have ever been to see, they are also some the nice bunch of guys you could ever meet.†Beecake fan who nominated their set at King Tuts.
“They are a talented band that has a sound that is unique and evolving. They give a great performance at every gig, which is why i flew from CA to see them play in their native Glasgow!†Beecake fan from California, USA .
“They give a fantastic live performance. You can tell their hearts and souls are in their music and their performance of that music.†A fan speaking about Beecake’s performance at the Wickerman festival in Dumfries and Galloway.
“They blew me away, we went to see them out of curiosity, because it was Billy Boyd, and found a great alternative rock band. Not only some brilliant original tunes but also talented musicians and a great lead vocalist. I am hooked, can't wait for the album.†Fan who saw the band at Barfly in GlasgowVisitScotland launched the first ever people's choice Tartan Clef Music Award to celebrate Scotland’s world-wide reputation for great live music, while raising awareness of the invaluable support that is provided by Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy in Scotland.
For more information about the Tartan Clef Music Awards see www.tartanclef.org
For more information about some of the key events and festivals in Scotland visit www.visitscotland.com/liveit
The Tartan Clef Best Live Act Award is sponsord by VisitScotland in partnership with HMV and VirtualFestivals.co.uk