Black Welsh
Music Awards
Celebrating Excellence in Music of Black Origin
The 2025 Awards
Journey So Far
Discover the official nomination statistics, longlisted artists, and final shortlist for this year’s Black Welsh Music Awards.
Nomination Summary
View the full data breakdown of nominations across categories and devices.
2025 Longlist
Explore all nominated artists across every category before the shortlist was finalised.
2025 Shortlist
Meet the final nominees for this year’s Black Welsh Music Awards across all official categories.
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 are now closed. Explore our complete awards process and see who’s in the running.
- Nominations Summary
- Longlist Available
- Shortlist Released
- Winners Coming Soon
Sponsorship
Partner with BWMA to support Black Welsh music and gain visibility with our engaged audience and community of artists.
- Various sponsorship packages
- Brand visibility at events
- Support diversity in music
Volunteer
Be part of the team bringing this celebration to life. We need passionate individuals to help with various aspects of the event.
- Event day assistance
- Social media and promotion
- Community outreach
Latest News
Stay updated with the latest news and announcements from BWMA.