Skye Newman Fends Off Sombr, Geese & More to Be Crowned BBC’s Sound Of 2026 Winnerhttps://t.co/fd9tDillz4
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Her label, Sony Music, describes her as a ‘a raw and unapologetically authentic voice emerging from the UK music scene’ and she states that her home of South East London has shaped her artistry through its ‘diverse cultures, working-class resilience and the real-life struggles she witnessed first hand’.
Some of the artists voting on this years panel were Elton John, Olivia Dean, JADE, Dua Lipa, YUNGBLUD + Sam Smith.
The most recent winners from 2022-2025 include: PinkPantheress, FLO, The Last Dinner Party + Chappell Roan. Other notable past winners include Adele + Sam Smith.