The BRIT Award 2026 nominations have been officially announced, with Olivia Dean and Lola Young leading the race. The annual event celebrates achievements in British and international music.
Organized by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), the BRIT Award honors top artists, albums, and songs. The ceremony serves as a major showcase for both established stars and emerging talent. This year’s event will take place on February 28 in Manchester.
In the Artist of the Year category, nominees include Dave, Fred again.., Lily Allen, Little Simz, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, PinkPantheress, Sam Fender, and Self-Esteem. Lola Young and Olivia Dean have emerged as strong front-runners.
Other notable nominations include:
- Album of the Year: Dave – The Boy Who Played The Harp, Lily Allen – West End Girl, Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving, Sam Fender – People Watching, Wolf Alice – The Clearing.
- Song of the Year: Olivia Dean – Man I Need, Lola Young – Messy, Ed Sheeran – Azizam, Fred again.., Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax – Victory Lap, and others.
- International Artist of the Year: Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, Rosalía, Taylor Swift, Tyler, The Creator, among others.
Lola Young is also nominated in multiple categories, including Breakthrough Artist, Best Alternative/Rock Act, and Best Pop Act. Olivia Dean appears in Best Pop Act, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year categories, highlighting their strong presence this year.
The BRIT Award ceremony continues to recognize diverse genres, including pop, hip-hop/rap, R&B, dance, and alternative/rock. Artists like Central Cee, Fred again.., and Sam Fender feature across several categories.
With the nominees revealed, fans are eagerly anticipating the BRIT Award 2026 ceremony. The event promises exciting performances and a celebration of the best of British and international music.
The full list of 16 categories showcases a mix of mainstream stars and emerging talent, keeping audiences engaged ahead of the February 28 Manchester event.
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