BBC Sound of 2026
The "BBC Sound of..." is an annual nomination listing and award, founded in 2002 and sponsored and promoted by the BBC, designed to give exposure to a number of up-coming/ ground-breaking artists from across the globe, sponsored by Radio 1.
The 2026 winner was Skye Newman. Other nominees: Alessi Rose, Chloe Qisha, Florence Road, Geese, Jim Legxacy, KWN, Royel Otis, Sasha Keable, and Sombr.