The Scottish Alternative Music Awards are taking over Paisley for two whole days to bring the town a selection of live music and spoken word, plus workshops and seminars on the business biz.
Saturday 16 March, 2019
The Scottish Alternative Music Awards are taking over Paisley for two whole days to bring the town a selection of live music and spoken word, plus workshops and seminars on the business biz.
Paisley Arts Centre
New Street, Paisley, PA1 1EZ
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Sat 16 Mar 13:00- 19:00
£7.00-12.00
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