Brit Awards 2026 Nominations Full List Here – Olivia Dean and Lola Young in Spotlight

The 46th annual Brit Awards have officially unveiled the complete nominations list for the 2026 edition. Rising British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean has emerged as one of the most nominated artists this year, with Lola Young following closely behind, cementing both as leading voices in the UK music industry.

The winners will be announced during a star-studded ceremony scheduled for February 28, 2026.

Artist of the Year

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

Group of the Year

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

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

Song of the Year

• 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

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

International Group of the Year

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

International Song of the Year

• 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

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

Critics’ Choice

• Jacob Alon (Winner)
• Rose Gray
• Sienna Spiro

Genre Categories

Best Alternative / Rock Act

• Blood Orange
• Lola Young
• Sam Fender
• Wet Leg
• Wolf Alice

Best Pop Act

• Jade
• Lily Allen
• Lola Young
• Olivia Dean
• Raye

Best Hip-Hop / Rap / Grime Act

• Central Cee
• Dave
• Jim Legxacy
• Little Simz
• Loyle Carner

Best R&B Act

• Jim Legxacy
• Kwn
• Mabel
• Sasha Keable
• Sault

Best Dance Act

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

Special Awards

• Producer of the Year: TBA
• Songwriter of the Year: TBA