Overview
- Radio 1 confirmed the top five in order: Skye Newman, Jim Legxacy, Sombr, Geese, and Royel Otis.
- The vote drew on input from a broad panel that included Elton John, Dua Lipa, Olivia Dean and Sam Smith.
- Newman said she was still in shock at the recognition and thanked supporters and the BBC for backing her rise.
- Her Sound Of Live performance is available on Radio 1’s iPlayer channel, with a full interview on the New Music Show podcast.
- Newman’s breakout year featured a viral debut single Hairdresser, October’s SE9 Part 1 and a first Live Lounge, plus touring with Ed Sheeran and Lewis Capaldi and a UK top-five hit Family Matters.