The Brit Awards 2026 with Mastercard has announced its official nominations, celebrating the biggest names and breakout stars in music ahead of the ceremony set for 28 February 2026 at Co-op Live in Manchester marking the first time the show will be held outside London.
🌟 Leading the Nominations
British artists Olivia Dean and Lola Young top the list with five nominations each, reflecting successful years and wide acclaim in 2025. Close behind is Sam Fender with four nods.
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📊 Key Categories & Nominees
🏆 Artist of the Year
Dave
Fred Again
JADE
Lily Allen
Little Simz
Lola Young
Olivia Dean
PinkPantheress
Sam Fender
Self Esteem
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💿 Mastercard Album of the Year
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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🎤 Group of the Year
The Last Dinner Party
Pulp
Sleep Token
Wet Leg
Wolf Alice
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🌱 Breakthrough Artist
Barry Can’t Swim
EsDeeKid
Jim Legxacy
Lola Young
Skye Newman
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🎶 Song of the Year (with Mastercard)
Calvin Harris & Clementine Douglas – Blessings
Chrystal & Notion – The Days (Notion Remix)
Cynthia Erivo – 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’s My Husband?
Sam Fender & Olivia Dean – Rein Me In
Skye Newman – Family Matters
AOL UK
🌍 Artist of the Year
Bad Bunny
Chappell Roan
CMAT
Doechii
Lady Gaga
ROSALÍA
Sabrina Carpenter
Sombr
Taylor Swift
Tyler, The Creator
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🌐 International Group of the Year
Geese
HAIM
HUNTR/X (K-Pop Demon Hunters)
Tame Impala
Turnstile
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🎙️ Notes & Highlights
The Critics’ Choice shortlist — spotlighting emerging talents — includes Jacob Alon, Rose Gray, and SIENNA SPIRO.
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Nearly 70% of nominees are women or non-binary artists, marking one of the most diverse Brit Awards nominations to date.
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The ceremony will be hosted by Jack Whitehall and broadcast live on ITV and ITVX.
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Image Credit: BBC
Source: BBC
