The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard have announced their nominations.
Leading the noms are Lola Young and Olivia Dean, each receiving five nods. Both are recognised for their significant contributions to the British music scene, with Young nominated in categories including Artist of the Year and Pop Act, while Dean’s nominations include Artist of the Year and Album of the Year. Dean is also confirmed as the first performer for the event.
Sam Fender follows closely with four nominations, having recently won the Mercury Prize. Other artists with multiple nominations include Lily Allen, Wolf Alice, Dave, Fred again.., and Jim Legxacy.
The BRIT Awards 2026 will take place on 28th February at Manchester’s Co-op Live, with a public vote determining several category winners.
BRITs Artist of the Year 2026 nominees
* Dave
* Fred again..
* JADE
* Lily Allen
* Little Simz
* Lola Young
* Olivia Dean
* PinkPantheress
* Sam Fender
* Self Esteem
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BRITs International Artist of the Year 2026 nominees
* Bad Bunny
* Chappell Roan
* CMAT
* Doechii
* Lady Gaga
* ROSALÍA
* Sabrina Carpenter
* sombr
* Taylor Swift
* Tyler, The Creator
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BRITs Group of the Year 2026 nominees
* The Last Dinner Party
* Pulp
* Sleep Token
* Wet Leg
* Wolf Alice
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BRITs International Group of the Year 2026 nominees
* Geese
* HAIM
* HUNTR/X
* Tame Impala
* Turnstile
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BRITs Mastercard Album of the Year 2026 nominees
* 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’
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BRITs Breakthrough Artist of the Year 2026 nominees
* Barry Can’t Swim
* EsDeeKid
* Jim Legaxcy
* Lola Young
* Skye Newman
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BRITs Song of the Year 2026 nominees
* Calvin Harris & Clementine Douglas – ‘Blessings’
* CHRYSTAL & NOTION – ‘The Days (NOTION Remix)’
* Cynthia Erivo ft. Ariana Grande – ‘Defying Gravity’
* Ed Sheeran – ‘Azizam’
* Fred again.., Skepta & Plaqueboymax – ‘Victory Lap’
* Lewis Capaldi – ‘Survive’
* Lola Young – ‘Messy’
* Myles Smith – ‘Nice to Meet You’
* Olivia Dean – ‘Man I Need’
* RAYE – ‘WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!’
* Olivia Dean & Sam Fender – ‘Rein Me In’
* Skye Newman – ‘Family Matters’
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BRITs International Song of the Year 2026 nominees
* Alex Warren – ‘Ordinary’
* Chappell Roan – ‘Pink Pony Club’
* Disco Lines & Tinashe – ‘No Broke Boys’
* Gigi Perez – ‘Sailor Song’
* Gracie Abrams – ‘That’s So True’
* HUNTR/X – ‘Golden’
* Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – ‘Die with a Smile’
* Ravyn Lenae – ‘Love Me Not’
* ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – ‘APT.’
* Sabrina Carpenter – ‘Manchild’
* sombr – ‘undressed’
* Taylor Swift – ‘The Fate of Ophelia’
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BRITs Alternative/Rock Act 2026 nominees
* Blood Orange
* Lola Young
* Sam Fender
* Wet Leg
* Wolf Alice
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BRITs Hip-Hop/Grime/Rap Act 2026 nominees
* Central Cee
* Dave
* Jim Legaxcy
* Little Simz
* Loyle Carner
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BRITs Dance Act 2026 nominees
* Calvin Harris & Clementine Douglas
* FKA twigs
* Fred again.., Skepta & Plaqueboymax
* PinkPantheress
* Sammy Virji
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BRITs Pop Act 2026 nominees
* JADE
* Lily Allen
* Lola Young
* Olivia Dean
* RAYE
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BRITs R&B Act 2026 nominees
* Jim Legaxcy
* KWN
* Mabel
* Sasha Keable
* SAULT
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BRITs Producer of the Year 2026
* TBA
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BRITs Songwriter of the Year 2026
* TBA
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BRITs Critics’ Choice Award 2026
* Jacob Alon wins the BRITs Critics’ Choice Award 2026
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