US EditionBrit Awards 2026: Full List of Nominees
Olivia Dean and Lola Young each receive five nominations at the BRIT Awards, with over 70% of nominees being women or non-binary performers, a new record.
- The shortlist for the 2026 BRIT Awards was unveiled, with Olivia Dean and Lola Young each securing five nominations, leading the list; the ceremony will be held at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena on Saturday February 28.
- Helmed by Sony Music's Stacey Tang, the 2026 BRIT Awards will move outside London for the first time in nearly 50 years, with more than 70% of nominees being women or non-binary performers.
- Lola Young is nominated for Artist of the Year, Breakthrough, and Song of the Year for `Messy`, while Olivia Dean's nominations include Artist of the Year and two Song of the Year entries for `Man I Need` and `Rein Me In`.
- Olivia Dean will open the show as the first performer, Jacob Alon has been named Critics' Choice winner, and Jack Whitehall will host the live ITV1 and ITVX broadcast.
- Beyond the top nominees, reunited indie band Pulp received their first Brit nomination since 1996, while Justin Bieber was shut out and Lola Young's attendance is uncertain after her September collapse.
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Next generation takes centre stage at BRIT Awards
British pop music's next generation took centre stage on Wednesday as Olivia Dean and Lola Young led the nominations for the 2026 BRIT Awards, each securing five nods and underlining a shift in the industry towards fresher, more diverse voices. Dean, 26, is nominated for artist of the year, album of the year for 'The Art of Loving', pop act, and twice for song of the year with 'Man I Need' and her collaboration with Sam Fender, 'Rein Me In'. Her…
Lola Young and Olivia Dean are leading the nominations for the Brit Awards, with both in the running for Artist of the Year and Song of the Year, among other awards. Sam Fender is close behind with four nominations.
The two performers and creators each received five nominations.
BRIT Awards 2026 nominations: Full list of nominees from Olivia Dean to Taylor Swift
The nominations for this year’s BRIT Awards have been announced, with Olivia Dean and Lola Young leading the way. Both artists earned five nominations each, with Dean up for best pop act, artist of the year, best album for The Art of Loving, and best song for Man I Need.Young is also up for best pop act, artist of the year and best song for her hit single Messy, as well as breakthrough act.Sam Fender, who won the 2025 Mercury Prize for his third…
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