Eligible Albums Design Commission About 2026 – Additional Info and Key Dates History

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The SAY Award Judging Panel for 2026

Information on Judges for The SAY Award 2026 will be published following the announcement of The SAY Award Longlist on Thursday 24 September.

The SAY Award is a Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) production.
The SAY Award prize fund is supported by Creative Scotland, and 2026’s Ceremony takes place on Thursday 5 November at Caird Hall, Dundee thanks to the support of Leisure and Culture Dundee, V&A Dundee, Dundee City Council and UNESCO Dundee City of Design.

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