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NI Music Prize 2026

Wednesday 11th – Wednesday 11th Nov 2026

The biggest night in the music calendar here returns to the Ulster Hall as part of Sound of Belfast.

The NI Music Prize celebrates the year’s best albums, singles and live acts from Northern Ireland, with Ash, CHALK, Kneecap and Joshua Burnside among this year’s Album of the Year nominees. The BBC Introducing in NI Artist of the Year will be revealed on the night.

You’ll find the full shortlists in our Sound of Belfast story.