The shortlist for the 2026 Brit Awards has been unveiled, with Olivia Dean and Lola Younger rising as this yr’s most nominated artists, every securing 5 nods.
Shut behind is Sam Fender, who picks up 4 nominations following his latest Mercury Music Prize triumph, whereas Lily Allen, Wolf Alice, Dave, Fred Once more and Jim Legxacy are all recognised in three classes apiece.
There may be additionally a notable return for Pulp, who’ve landed their first Brit nomination in three many years. Already Jacob Alon has been introduced because the Brits Critics’ Alternative award recipient for 2026.
The ceremony will happen on Saturday February 28, with Jack Whitehall returning to host for a sixth time — now from the ceremony’s new house at Manchester’s Co-op Enviornment.
The Brit Awards 2026 are designed by British designer Matthew Williamson
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Under is the total listing of nominees.
Brits Breakthrough Artist
Brits Music of the Yr nominee
Chrystal & Notion – The Days (Notion remix)
Cynthia Erivo – Defying Gravity
Fred Once more, Skepta and Plaqueboymax – Victory Lap
Lewis Capaldi – Survive
Myles Smith – Good To Meet You
Olivia Dean – Man I Want
Raye – The place’s My Husband?
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean – Rein Me In
Skye Newman – Household Issues
Olivia Dean leads the nominations with 5 nods
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Brits Artist of the Yr nominees
Brits Group of the Yr nominees
Lola Younger took, who beforehand picked up the rising star award, joins Dean with 5 nominations
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Brits Worldwide Group of the Yr nominees
Brits Worldwide Artist of the Yr nominees
Brits Worldwide Music of the Yr nominees
Chappell Roan – Pink Pony Membership
Disco Traces and Tinashe – No Broke Boys
Gracie Abrams – That’s So true
Woman Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die With a Smile
Ravyn Lenae – Love Me Not
Bruno Mars & Rosé– APT
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
Taylor Swift – The Destiny of Ophelia
Brits Album of the Yr nominees
Dave – The Boy Who Performed the Harp
Lily Allen – West Finish Lady
Olivia Dean – The Artwork of Loving
Sam Fender – Folks Watching
Wolf Alice – The Clearing
Jade is nominated for Artist of the Yr and Greatest Pop Act
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The next 5 classes are open to a public vote, open Friday January 31-Friday February 14 by way of the official BRITs WhatsApp channel.
Brits Greatest Dance Act nominees
Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas
Fred Once more, Skepta and Plaqueboymax
Brits Greatest Pop Act nominees
Brits Greatest Hip-Hop/Grime/Rap Act nominees
London rapper Dave is nominated for 3 awards
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Brits Greatest R&B Act nominees
Brits Greatest Different/Rock Act nominees
The 2026 BRIT Awards will air dwell on ITV1 and ITVX on Saturday, February 28
