The journey to the Black Welsh Music Awards 2025 has officially begun, celebrating Black music excellence and creativity in Wales. Key dates are set for the long list announcement, final judging, and the awards ceremony at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. Join us as we showcase powerful performances and exclusive insights, putting culture at the heart of our community. Exciting times lie ahead!
The Black Welsh Music Awards celebrate the contributions of Black artists in Wales, highlighting their influence on the local music scene. This year’s performances showcase a blend of genres, reflecting the cultural heritage and contemporary experiences of Black musicians in Wales. Artists draw inspiration from traditional Welsh sounds while incorporating elements from Afro-Caribbean, hip-hop, and R&B. This fusion creates a dynamic musical landscape that resonates with audiences, fostering connections through storytelling and rhythm. The awards aim to acknowledge and elevate these voices, ensuring that their artistry is recognised and appreciated within the broader cultural framework of 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 thriving music scene in Wales. Your support makes a difference.
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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