Here are the nominations for The Play Next Award at the Rolling Stone UK Awards 2025

As the nominations for the Rolling Stone UK Awards 2025 begin to conclude, we’re hugely excited to now share the list of nominees for The Play Next Award.

Our annual shindig takes place at the Roundhouse on November 20 and will include four stellar live music performances and the induction of 15 very special award winners into the Rolling Stone UK Hall of Fame, all overseen by the one and only Danny Dyer.

So far, we’ve announced those up for The Live Act Award, The Group Award, The Breakthrough Award, The Festival Award, the Artist Award, The Record Label Award, The Film Award and The Television Award at the ceremony. Now, it’s time to honour the stars of tomorrow.

Every Monday, Rolling Stone UK’s Play Next series spotlights an exciting new act or group that we believe are on the way towards big things. This award recognises some of 2025’s rising stars that have put their marker down this year and enter 2026 as firm ones to watch.

From Mercury Prize-nominated Scottish stars to Irish rockers, this award reflects the artists who will be defining music in the very near future.  Check back here at Rolling Stone UK in the coming days for more nominees and all the key info you need to know ahead of the biggest show of the year.

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