Eloise Heath has been named West End New Act of the Year 2026. 

She won a week’s worth of Edinburgh Fringe accommodation, £150 and some spots on pro bills.

However, as she had already sorted her Fringe accommodation, she passed on her prize to Shadi Ahmed, who won the audience vote.

Runner-up Ella Clark and Scott Oswald also also bagged a week of accommodation.

The other acts competing at the final at The Albany in Great Portland Street  were Atharva Pharande, Charlotte Madden, Donna Williams, Emma Davies, Eszter Rácz, Jonny Brace, Mani Ahmed, Reese Patel, Sameera Bowers, Sudeepta Sanyal and Tom Voice .

Published: 6 May 2026