Olivia Dean and Lola Young have emerged as leading contenders for the 2026 Brit Awards, set to take place in Manchester on February 28th.
Here is a comprehensive list of the nominees across all sixteen categories.
Artist of the Year
Group of the Year
Album of the Year
Song of the Year
International Artist of the Year
International Group of the Year
International Song of the Year
Breakthrough Artist
Critics’ Choice
Best Alternative / Rock Act
Best Pop Act
Best Hip-Hop / Rap / Grime Act
Best R&B Act
Best Dance Act
Producer of the Year
Songwriter of the Year
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