BWMA 2025
Awards & Categories
Thirteen categories celebrating the breadth and depth of Black music in Wales.
Best New Artist
Breakthrough talent making their mark this year.
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Track Of The Year
The single that defined 2025 in Black Welsh music.
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Album Of The Year
The strongest body of work released this year.
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Best Music Video
Visual storytelling at its most arresting.
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Producer Of The Year
The architect behind the sound.
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Best RnB/Soul
Honouring melody, feeling and craft.
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Best Afrobeats Track
Rhythm, groove and global pull.
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Best Gospel Track
Spirit, voice and conviction.
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Best Reggae Track
Roots, riddim and resonance.
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Best Jazz Track
Composition, improvisation, mastery.
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Best Hip-Hop/Rap/Grime Track
Bars, beats and street poetry.
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Best Welsh Language Track
Black artistry sung in Cymraeg.
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Lifetime Achievement Award
A career that shaped Welsh music.
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