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We are thrilled to share that Creative Wales will be the Lead Sponsor for the 2025 Black Welsh Music Awards. This partnership underscores a commitment…
Introducing Our Best New Artist Assessors for BWMA 2025
We’re excited to introduce our Best New Artist Category Assessors for the Black Welsh Music Awards, led by Dike Okoh. Joining him are Ed Richmond…
🌟 Announcing the 2025 Black Welsh Music Awards Shortlist! 🎶🏆
The moment we’ve all been waiting for is here! We are excited to share the official shortlist for the 2025 Black Welsh Music Awards. This…
🎉 Announcing the 2025 Black Welsh Music Awards Shortlist! 🎶✨
The moment has arrived! We are excited to announce the official shortlist for the 2025 Black Welsh Music Awards. This year’s nominees showcase the talent…
"Discover the Nominees for Best Welsh Track at BWMA!"
The excitement is building as we announce the four nominees for the best Welsh language track at the inaugural Welsh Black Music Awards! Join us…
Introducing Our Gospel Assessors for the Black Welsh Music Awards
We’re excited to introduce our Gospel Category Assessors for the Black Welsh Music Awards. Led by Glowreeyah Braimah, this talented team includes Lanre Shonubi and…
R’n’B | Soul Category Assessors for Black Welsh Music Awards
Discover the dedicated assessors for the R’n’B | Soul category at the Black Welsh Music Awards. Chaired by Dike Okoh, this team includes the talented…
Welsh Language Assessors for Black Welsh Music Awards
Meet the dedicated Welsh Language Assessors for the Black Welsh Music Awards, led by Natalie Jones. Alongside Sara Peacock and Meinir Gwilym, they bring extensive…
Celebrating Black Welsh Talent: Hip Hop | Rap | Grime Assessors
We’re excited to introduce our assessors for the Hip Hop, Rap, and Grime categories at the Black Welsh Music Awards. Chaired by Kaptin Barrett, this…
Bablu in Cardiff: Reflecting on Black Welsh Music Awards
We took Bablu to the heart of Cardiff to hear your thoughts on the Black Welsh Music Awards, and the response was incredible. With nominations…
Our Commitment
Community
We foster a sense of belonging and collaboration among Black musicians, creating spaces for networking and growth.
Inclusivity
Honouring genres from jazz to Afrobeat, hip hop to grime, reggae to gospel, and even Welsh Language tracks.
Impact
In line with the Welsh Government’s Anti-Racist Action Plan, we are dedicated to amplifying Black voices across arts, culture and heritage in Wales.