Radio 1's Sound Of 2026
BBC Radio 1's Sound Of is back for its 23rd year! Once again we've asked some of the world's most influential tastemakers who they think will be the biggest artists over the next twelve months.
The Sound Of list started in 2003 with the aim to showcase the most exciting rising stars in music. In 2026, the aim is the same - to continue predicting some of the biggest and most exciting global superstars including previous winners Chappell Roan, The Last Dinner Party, FLO, PinkPantheress, Adele, Sam Smith, HAIM, and Celeste.
The Sound of 2026 longlist has now been announced, featuring 10 incredible rising artists. Each day from 5-9 January we will be announcing the shortlist from 5-1. Click the article below to read more.
Meet the Sound of 2026
Featuring Alessi Rose, Chloe Qisha, Florence Road, Geese, Jim Legxacy, kwn, Royel Otis, Sasha Keable, Skye Newman, and sombr
Listen to highlights from Sound Of 2026 on BBC Sounds
The Guide to Sound Of
Jack Saunders presents The Guide to Sound Of, covering everything you need to know about previous Sound Of winners and what's to come for Sound Of 2026.
Radio 1's Sound Of 2026 longlist
Jack Saunders announces the artists on the longlist for Radio 1's Sound Of 2026. Jack details all the artists on the list who have been tipped for big things in 2026.
Look back at Sound Of 2025
Meet the Sound of 2025
Featuring winner Chappell Roan, and the rest of the longlist including Myles Smith, Confidence Man, Barry Can't Swim and more
Chappell Roan: Interview
Watch Chappell Roan's exclusive interview with Jack Saunders following the news that she won Radio 1's Sound of 2025
Watch performances from Sound of 2025
Sound of 2025 Live, recorded live at BBC Maida Vale studios, with performances from Ezra Collective, Good Neighbours, English Teacher and Myles Smith
Discover more exciting new artists
Radio 1's New Music Show with Jack Saunders
The biggest and best new music in the world, including Radio 1's Hottest Record.
Radio 1's Future Artist of the Month
Every month, Radio 1's presenters and producers pick a new artist who they believe is destined for big things - check out our archive here.
BBC Introducing
Making music? Get yourself heard on the BBC via BBC Introducing, which supports unsigned, undiscovered and under the radar new music from the UK.
