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Dafydd Owain wins the Welsh Music Prize 2026
Overview
Singer Dafydd Owain has won the £10,000 Welsh Music Prize 2026 for his second album, Ymarfer Byw. The awards ceremony took place at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff. Additionally, singer Mary Hopkin received the Welsh Music Inspiration Award, and the Triskel Award winners for emerging talent were named as singer Betsan and bands Casual Smart and MWSOG.
Key points
- Dafydd Owain won the £10,000 Welsh Music Prize 2026 for his album Ymarfer Byw.
- Fifteen albums were shortlisted for the top prize across various genres.
- The awards ceremony was held at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff on Wednesday.
- Mary Hopkin received the Welsh Music Inspiration Award for her decades-long contribution to music.
- The Triskel Award for emerging talent was awarded to singer Betsan and bands Casual Smart and MWSOG.