Scotland's music stars gathered at Glasgow's iconic Barrowland Ballroom on Saturday, 7 November 2026, for the GUITARGUITAR Scottish Music Awards

The GUITARGUITAR Scottish Music Awards 2026 were held at the Barrowland Ballroom on Saturday night. Music stars arrived on the red carpet for the awards evening which was held to celebrate the very…

The GUITARGUITAR Scottish Music Awards 2026 were held at the Barrowland Ballroom on Saturday night. Music stars arrived on the red carpet for the awards evening which was held to celebrate the very best in Scottish music. The awards ceremony is also an opportunity to raise vital funds for Nordoff and Robbins, the UK's largest music therapy charity. A wide range of celebrated Scottish musicians, both rising stars and music industry figures took to the red carpet, with arrivals including Susan Boyle, Big Country, Graham Lyle, Calum Beattie, Cammy Barnes, Kerr Mercer, Valtos, Joesef, Abbie Gordon and Sanjeev Kohli.

At the GUITARGUITAR Scottish Music Awards 2026, many music stars arrived on the red carpet for the awards evening which was held at Glasgow's legendary Barrowland Ballroom, to celebrate the very best in Scottish music. The awards ceremony is also an opportunity to raise vital funds for Nordoff and Robbins, the UK's largest music therapy charity. A wide range of celebrated Scottish musicians, rising stars and music industry figures took to the red carpet, with arrivals including Susan Boyle, Big Country, Graham Lyle, Calum Beattie, Cammy Barnes, Kerr Mercer, Valtos, Joesef, Abbie Gordon and Sanjeev Kohli.

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Rick Graham is undoubtedly one of the greatest guitarists of his generation. Combining a masterful understanding of technique, harmony, and expression, it's no mystery why players such as Nuno Bettencourt, Joe Satriani, and Greg Howe have lauded his skills. Following the successful launch of his signature guitar, the Charvel Pro Mod Rick Graham Signature DK24 2PT Worn Shell Pink, we were delighted to host Rick in guitarguitar Glasgow for a masterclass with the theme of developing improvisation ability. Before soundcheck, we managed to grab Rick for a few minutes to have a chat about his guitar journey, signature models, and what some newer players lack. _________________ Gear used: https://gtrgtr.uk/RGCharvel The Philosophy of Shred with Rick Graham

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