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.

* Dave

* Fred again..

* JADE

* Lily Allen

* Little Simz

* Lola Young

* Olivia Dean

* PinkPantheress

* Sam Fender

* Self Esteem

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* Bad Bunny

* Chappell Roan

* CMAT

* Doechii

* Lady Gaga

* ROSALÍA

* Sabrina Carpenter

* sombr

* Taylor Swift

* Tyler, The Creator

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* The Last Dinner Party

* Pulp

* Sleep Token

* Wet Leg

* Wolf Alice

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* Geese

* HAIM

* HUNTR/X

* Tame Impala

* Turnstile

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* 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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* Barry Can't Swim

* EsDeeKid

* Jim Legaxcy

* Lola Young

* Skye Newman

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* 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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* 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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* Blood Orange

* Lola Young

* Sam Fender

* Wet Leg

* Wolf Alice

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* Central Cee

* Dave

* Jim Legaxcy

* Little Simz

* Loyle Carner

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* Calvin Harris & Clementine Douglas

* FKA twigs

* Fred again.., Skepta & Plaqueboymax

* PinkPantheress

* Sammy Virji

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* JADE

* Lily Allen

* Lola Young

* Olivia Dean

* RAYE

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* Jim Legaxcy

* KWN

* Mabel

* Sasha Keable

* SAULT

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* TBA

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* TBA

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* Jacob Alon wins the BRITs Critics' Choice Award 2026