Brit Awards 2026 Nominees Revealed as Olivia Dean Leads

The 46th annual Brit Awards have officially revealed the complete nominations list for the upcoming ceremony.

Rising British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean leads the field after securing the highest number of nominations this year. Close behind her is fellow British artist Lola Young, who also earned multiple nods.

The strong showing highlights a growing focus on emerging talent within the UK music scene. Industry observers say the nominations reflect a shift toward contemporary pop and soul influences.

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this year's nominees for @MastercardUK Album of the Year are:

• @Santandave1 – The Boy Who Played the Harp
• @lilyallen – West End Girl
• Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving
• @samfendermusic – People Watching
• @wolfalicemusic – The Clearing… pic.twitter.com/qxDou5WsGq

— BRIT Awards (@BRITs) January 21, 2026

Organisers have confirmed that the winners will be announced during a star-studded ceremony on February 28. The event is expected to feature live performances and appearances from leading figures across the global music industry.

calling all UK bangers…

this year's nominees for Song of the Year with @mastercardUK are:

• @calvinharris, @clementimetunes – Blessings
• CHRYSTAL, @NotionDJ – The Days (NOTION Remix)
• Cynthia Erivo (feat. Ariana Grande) – Defying Gravity
• @edsheeran – Azizam
•… pic.twitter.com/55EBujqEhu

— BRIT Awards (@BRITs) January 21, 2026

Below is the complete list of nominees for the 46th Brit Awards.

Artist of the Year

Nominees
Dave
Fred again..
JADE
Lily Allen
Little Simz
Lola Young
Olivia Dean
PinkPantheress
Sam Fender
Self Esteem

Group of the Year

Nominees
The Last Dinner Party
Pulp
Sleep Token
Wet Leg
Wolf Alice

Album of the Year

Artist – Album
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

Song of the Year

Artist – Song
Calvin Harris & Clementine Douglas – Blessings
Chrystal & Notion – The Days (Notion Remix)
Cynthia Erivo (feat. 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!
Sam Fender (with Olivia Dean) – Rein Me In
Skye Newman – Family Matters

International Artist of the Year

Nominees
Bad Bunny
Chappell Roan
CMAT
Doechii
Lady Gaga
Rosalía
Sabrina Carpenter
Sombr
Taylor Swift
Tyler, The Creator

International Group of the Year

Nominees
Geese
Haim
Huntr/x, Ejae / Audrey Nuna/ Rei Ami
Tame Impala
Turnstile

International Song of the Year

Artist – Song
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, Ejae / Audrey Nuna/ Rei Ami – 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

Breakthrough Artist

Nominees
Barry Can’t Swim
EsDeeKid
Jim Legxacy
Lola Young
Skye Newman

Critics’ Choice

Nominees
Jacob Alon (winner)
Rose Gray
Sienna Spiro

Best Alternative / Rock Act

Nominees
Blood Orange
Lola Young
Sam Fender
Wet Leg
Wolf Alice

Best Pop Act

Nominees
Jade
Lily Allen
Lola Young
Olivia Dean
Raye

Best Hip-Hop / Rap / Grime Act

Nominees
Central Cee
Dave
Jim Legxacy
Little Simz
Loyle Carner

Best R&B Act

Nominees
Jim Legxacy
Kwn
Mabel
Sasha Keable
Sault

Best Dance Act

Nominees
Calvin Harris & Clementine Douglas
FKA twigs
Fred again.., Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax
PinkPantheress
Sammy Virji

Producer of the Year

Nominees
TBA

Songwriter of the Year

Nominees
TBA