Trumpeter Poppy Daniels, who studied Jazz with Popular Music, is nominated in the Breakthrough Act of the Year category in this year’s Jazz FM Awards.
Poppy Daniels. Photo credit: @eslorick
Since graduating in 2018 from Leeds Conservatoire (named Leeds College of Music at the time), Poppy has built a reputation as a key figure in the UK jazz scene, collaborating with artists including singer-songwriters Celeste, Jordan Rakei and Arlo Parks. Performing at prestigious venues around the world, Poppy has proven herself as a dynamic and versatile musician.
On being announced as one of just three Breakthrough Act of the Year nominees, Poppy described this as “such an honour” and thanked Jazz FM for their continued support.
Read the full list of 2026 nominees on the Jazz FM website.
The Jazz FM Awards, returning to KOKO in London on Thursday 16 April, celebrate exceptional creativity from emerging artists and internationally acclaimed performers alike.
Nick Pitts, Jazz FM and Magic Classical Content Director, said: “The nominees for 2026 perfectly capture the breadth of today’s thriving jazz landscape. In the last year, jazz as an artform has really broken ground and not only continued to innovate in its own creative universe but has also heavily influenced the mainstream music world with the likes of Ezra Collective and RAYE. It’s brilliant that our esteemed judging panel have recognised their talents alongside some of the new and established jazz artists who are making a massive impact across the community. Good luck to them all!”
Accolades like the above highlight the impact that our graduates make in their respective fields, and we wish Poppy every success.
