Team Cardiff Life
March 2, 2026
Activities and Events

A Milestone Moment: Child of Wales Awards 2026 Sells Out with Soul Legend Headliners

As the prestigious awards ceremony prepares for its fifth anniversary, we look at the major UK band set to bring the house down this October.

At Cardiff Life, we’re all about celebrating the people who make our nation shine and nowhere is that spirit more alive than at the Ascona Group Child of Wales Awards. In a testament to the incredible support of the Welsh community, organisers have announced that the 2026 event has already completely sold out, months ahead of the red-carpet ceremony on 2 October.

The Heavies Are Coming

To mark the milestone “wood” anniversary—symbolising something strong and built to last – the awards are going big on the entertainment. The Brand New Heavies, the soul and acid jazz pioneers behind hits like Dream On Dreamer and Never Stop, will be headlining the evening.

Even Mark Ronson credits this iconic band with shaping his musical direction, so you know the vibes at the Swansea Building Society Arena are going to be immaculate.

A Night of Inspiration

The ever-charming Gethin Jones returns for his fifth year as host, leading an audience of 700 guests through a night of powerful, heartwarming, and often tear-jerking stories of young Welsh excellence.

“What began as a vision to recognise extraordinary young people has grown into something woven into the fabric of Welsh business and community life,” says founder Blanche Sainsbury.

Nominate Your Hero

While the tables are gone, the search for our 2026 winners is very much active. Nominations are open until 30 June, and the committee is looking for children and young people across Wales who have shown remarkable courage or achievement.

Know a young person who deserves the red-carpet treatment? Make your nomination today at childofwalesawards.co.uk.

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