Dave Dominates 2026 Urban Music Awards Nominations with Ten Categories
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- Dave memimpin perolehan nominasi Urban Music Awards 2026 dengan sepuluh nominasi, termasuk Artist of the Year dan Best Album.
- Olivia Dean, RAYE, dan Jim Legxacy menyusul dengan delapan nominasi, sementara Skepta mengantongi tujuh nominasi.
- Penghargaan tahun ini memperluas jangkauan internasional dengan menampilkan nominasi dari Amerika Serikat, Afrika, Karibia, Prancis, Asia, dan Amerika Selatan.
Dave tops the 2026 Urban Music Awards nominations list with ten nods, ahead of Olivia Dean, RAYE, and Jim Legxacy, who each earned eight nominations. The 24th annual awards ceremony will return to London on 15 December, celebrating the best achievements in the UK and international urban music industry.
Dave's dominance is reflected in nominations for Artist of the Year (UK) and Best Album for The Boy Who Played the Harp, plus three additional nominations thanks to his collaboration with Tems on the song Raindance. Meanwhile, Skepta follows with seven nominations, including recognition for Victory Lap with Fred again.. and PlaqueBoyMax. Competition in the Artist of the Year (UK) category is expected to be tight, featuring big names such as Central Cee, J Hus, Lola Young, PinkPantheress, and Scorcher.
The Best Album category is no less fierce. Central Cee with Cant Rush Greatness, Little Simz with Lotus, RAYE with This Music May Contain Hope, Olivia Dean with The Art of Loving, and FLO with Access All Areas are competing for the prestigious title. For Best Group, Ezra Collective, D Block Europe, NSG, SAULT, and FLO are on the nominations list.
This year's Urban Music Awards also expands its global reach with categories highlighting artists from around the world. International nominations include Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Doechii, Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tems, Tyla, Vybz Kartel, Aya Nakamura, Diljit Dosanjh, Bad Bunny, and Karol G. The move underscores the awards' position as a stage for urban music that is increasingly diverse and global.
"For 24 years, the Urban Music Awards has supported the artists, producers, DJs, and creators who push our culture forward. This year's nominations show just how powerful, diverse, and global urban music is. Now it's the fans' turn: cast your vote, and we'll meet on 15 December for an elegant night full of fashion, performances, and the biggest celebration of the year."
— Cressida Oppenheimer, Vice President of the Urban Music Awards
Voting is now open on the official website urbanmusicawards.org/voting. Tickets and VIP tables for the gala, which includes a red carpet, live performances, the awards ceremony, and an official afterparty, are available through the awards' official website. The event will also be broadcast live on Channel One TV.
For the Indonesian music industry, events like the Urban Music Awards mirror how urban music continues to grow and transcend geographical borders. The presence of broad international categories opens opportunities for musicians from Indonesia to one day enter the global radar, especially with the growing number of cross-country collaborations in the pop, hip-hop, and R&B genres. The event also affirms that appreciation for urban music is no longer limited to one region but has become a worldwide phenomenon.
With nominations dominated by young talent and cross-genre collaborations, the 2026 Urban Music Awards could serve as a barometer for the direction of urban music over the coming year. Will Dave sweep the wins, or will surprises come from names like Olivia Dean and RAYE? The public awaits the results on 15 December.
