Alice Faye Named BBC Introducing Scottish Act of the Year 2026
Singer-songwriter Alice Faye has received the BBC Introducing Scottish Act of the Year award for 2026. The Glasgow-based artist, recognized for her retro-pop style, expressed great excitement about the honor. The announcement occurred during a live event at Saint Luke's in Glasgow on Tuesday, with the program scheduled for broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland this Friday. The competition, which started in January, featured hundreds of submissions and five finalists. The prize includes a recording session, a performance at TRNSMT Festival, and promotional support. The BBC Introducing program has assisted over 500 emerging Scottish musicians since its 2020 launch.
Key facts
- Alice Faye won BBC Introducing Scottish Act of the Year 2026
- The award was announced at Saint Luke's in Glasgow on Tuesday
- The event will air on BBC Radio Scotland on Friday
- The prize includes a TRNSMT Festival slot and a BBC recording session
- BBC Introducing has supported over 500 Scottish artists since 2020
Entities
Artists
- Alice Faye
- Katie Nicoll
- Riley
- J Wax
- Lo Rays
- Shereen Cutkelvin
- Hamish Hawk
- Ewan McVicar
- Anna Shields
- Bemz
- Terra Kin
- Becky Sikasa
- Jacob Alon
Institutions
- BBC Introducing
- BBC Radio Scotland
- TRNSMT Festival
- Dead Pony
Locations
- Glasgow
- Scotland