Wales · 2026
Black Welsh Music Awards
Celebrating Excellence in Music of Black Origin
Winners & Founder Music Showcase
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2025 Awards
The 2025 Awards Journey So Far
Discover the official nomination statistics, longlisted artists, and final shortlist for this year's Black Welsh Music Awards.
About BWMA
Welcome to the Black Welsh Music Awards — the nation's first dedicated platform celebrating the transformational contributions of Black musicians to Wales' creative tapestry. Our awards honour excellence across diverse genres from Jazz to rap and grime, Afrobeat and hip hop to reggae, RnB, gospel, Welsh Language tracks, and beyond.
Get Involved
Multiple ways to support and participate in the celebration of Black Welsh music.
Awards Journey
- •Nominations Summary
- •Longlist Available
- •Shortlist Released
- •Winners Coming Soon
Sponsorship
- •Various sponsorship packages
- •Brand visibility at events
- •Support diversity in music
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