Put your local Wiltshire music favourites in the spotlight

Wiltshire Music Awards

Nominations open: 1 May – 10 June 2026

Award Categories

We’re proud to unveil a wide range of award categories that reflect the creativity, passion, and talent shaping Wiltshire’s music scene — from rising stars and local legends to the venues, DJs, and instrumentalists who bring it all to life.

Best Music Venue

Best Desk DJ

Best Commercial / Radio DJ

Best Original Band

Best Covers Band

Best Band Member

Best Duo

Best Tribute Act

Best Female Artist

Best Male Artist

Best Newcomer / Rising Star

Best Original Song

Contribution to Music in the Community

Lifetime Achievement Award

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Venue & Info

All awards attendees will receive free entry to our exclusive After Awards Party, at the same venue, Live Band and DJ
Saturday 26th September 2026

Address

WHITE HORSE VIEW VENUE WESTBURY, WILTSHIRE

Address

Devizes Corn Exchange, The Market Place, Devizes, SN10 1HS

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Stone Circle Music Events UK/IRE LTD And the Kingston Group

Saturday 26th September

At the White Horse View venue in Westbury, Wiltshire.

Doors open at 6:30 pm the ceremony starts at 7:30 pm and finishes approximately 10 pm with the after-Award Party commencing at 10:30 pm at the same venue, entrance free to all attending this event if you want to attend the afterparty only there is a £10 charge

White Horse View, recently refurbished events beneath the iconic Westbury is a ideal setting for the Wiltshire Music Awards 2026 to take place with many options for events to take place of any size.

Anyone involved in Music based in Wiltshire and primarily active within the county can be nominated this includes, Bands, Duo, solo artists, and DJs, tribute artist acts, instrumentalist, music promoters and venues.

Nominations open on the 1st of May 2026 and close on the 10th of June 2026

Nominations can be submitted online to nominate, click here

Please ensure that you submit a nomination for each category. If you are unsure who to nominate in a particular category or do not personally know someone suitable, we encourage you to consult with friends, family, or colleagues and enter their name accordingly.

Yes, self-nominations are welcomed and encouraged.

Once all nominations have been counted, the top five in each category will proceed to a judging panel. The panel will review the shortlisted entries and select one winner and one runner-up for each category.

The decision of the judging panel will be final.

  1. Best Music Venue
  2. Best Desk DJ
  3. Best Commercial / Radio DJ
  4. Best Original Band
  5. Best Covers Band
  6. Best Band Member
  7. Best Duo
  8. Best Tribute Act
  9. Best Female Artist
  10. Best Male Artist
  11. Best Newcomer / Rising Star
  12. Best Original Song
  13. Contribution to Music in the Community
  14. Lifetime Achievement Award

These awards offer, recognition for the often-unsung heroes of Wiltshire ‘s music scene whether you’re an artist organiser or support. this is your chance to shine a light on the talent and hard work that keeps the local music alive being shortlisted or winning can raise profiles supporting funding applications and inspire the community.

Yes, absolutely. You do not need to be a professional or have experience in the events industry to get involved. We are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support the event. Organising an event of this scale requires a great deal of planning and teamwork, and anyone interested in helping with the organisation or running of the event would be very welcome.

You can visit the Wiltshire Music Awards website, where all relevant information will be updated regularly as it becomes available.