Lola Young, Olivia Dean and Sam Fender are leading the BRIT Awards 2026 nominations

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