James Lark wins 2026 Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize for “Father”

James Lark has won the 2026 Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize for “Father” from musical Confessional. Lark wrote music and lyrics; Ryan Kopel performed it at the Other Palace final. Lark receives £1,000 for development, organisers said. Twelve finalists were chosen from 140 submissions, reported 13 October 2026.