For acts over 35

Fred Bell has won the West End New (Old) Act Of The Year 2025 – and the grand total of £125.

The runners-up were Dipak Patel and Sudeepta Sanyal, with Elaine Miles scooping the Audience prize 

Donna Williams, Melike Sabak, Miranda Brennan, Nick Morey, Nigel Wolfin, Paul Haines, Stanislav Gunko and Tracey Davies also competed in the final at the Carpenter's Arms in Central London.

Bell will also get some pro bookings for winning the contest, which is open to acts over the age of 35.

Published: 2 Dec 2025