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Black Welsh Music Awards 2025 Nominations Longlist

The inaugural Black Welsh Music Awards longlist is here! Celebrating the exceptional talent and achievements of Black Welsh musicians across all categories.

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What’s Next?

Keep an eye out on August 25th 2025 for our shortlist reveal. This will narrow down the field to the final nominees across all categories, bringing us one step closer to our inaugural awards ceremony.

Massive CONGRATULATIONS to all of the nominees!

Gratitude and Acknowledgments

Creative Wales and Welsh Government for part funding these Awards. Their support has been instrumental in making this dream a reality. Our thanks also go to all of our sponsors for your unwavering support and belief in this vision.

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.