The journey to the Black Welsh Music Awards 2025 has begun, celebrating Black music excellence and creativity in Wales. Key dates are set, including the announcement of the long list and the awards ceremony at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. Stay tuned for exclusive interviews and powerful performances as we honour and spotlight the incredible contributions of Black artists to our culture.
The Black Welsh Music Awards celebrate the contributions of artists who shape the music landscape in Wales. This year’s featured artist has roots that connect deeply with both the local culture and broader Black music traditions. Their work reflects a blend of influences, showcasing the sounds that resonate within the community. Through performances and recordings, they highlight stories and experiences relevant to Welsh life, while also drawing from a wider cultural heritage. This connection enriches the musical scene and provides a platform for dialogue and understanding within and beyond Wales.
Support our talented artists by streaming their music and sharing their work. Follow the Black Welsh Music Awards for the latest updates and to stay connected with the incredible talent in our scene.
We’re spotlighting Black music excellence, honouring creativity, and putting the culture front and centre in Wales.
📅 Key Dates
🔸 1–10 August – Screening & Curation
🔸 14 August – Long List Announced
🔸 24 August – Final Judging Panel
🔸 25 August – Shortlist Reveal
🏆 4 October – Awards Ceremony
📍 Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, CardiffExpect exclusive interviews, visual campaigns, and powerful performances.
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🎶 Mae’r Cownter Wedi Dechrau…
O’r rhestr hir i’r goleuadau – mae’r daith i Wobrau Cerddoriaeth Ddu Cymru 2025 wedi dechrau’n swyddogol.Rydym yn tynnu sylw at ragoriaeth cerddoriaeth ddu, yn anrhydeddu creadigrwydd, ac yn rhoi’r diwylliant yn ganolog yng Nghymru.
📅 Dyddiadau Allweddol
🔸 1–10 Awst – Sgrinio a Chyflwyno’r Rhestr Hir
🔸 14 Awst – Cyhoeddi’r Rhestr Hir
🔸 24 Awst – Panel Beirniadu Terfynol
🔸 25 Awst – Datgelu’r Rhestr Fer
🏆 4 Hydref – Seremoni Wobrwyo
📍 Coleg Brenhinol Cerdd a Drama Cymru, CaerdyddDisgwylwch gyfweliadau unigryw, ymgyrchoedd gweledol, a pherfformiadau pwerus.
Mae hyn yn fwy na cherddoriaeth. Mae’n fudiad.#BWMA2025 #GwobrauCerddoriaethDduCymru #RhagoriaethCerddoriaethDdu #DiwylliantCymru #HanesDuCymru #AfroCymru #CreawdwyrDuCymru #RoyalWelsh #GolygfaGerddoriaethCymru #CerddoriaethDduPrydeinig #AnrhydedduCreadigrwydd #TynnuSylwAtRagoriaeth
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