Lola Young is stepping into Brit Awards season with serious momentum, as this year’s nominations are officially revealed ahead of the upcoming ceremony at Manchester’s Co-Op Live arena.
The annual awards, set to take place on February 28, once again spotlight the biggest and boldest achievements in music across the last year, celebrating both UK talent and global standouts.
This time around, the South London singer leads the pack with an impressive five nominations, placing her firmly at the centre of the conversation as the countdown begins.
Close behind is Olivia Dean, who follows with four nods of her own, continuing a strong run after a breakthrough year.
Also making their presence felt are Wolf Alice, Sam Fender, Fred again.., and Lily Allen, each earning three nominations as competition tightens across key categories.
Full category breakdowns are already fueling plenty of debate online, especially with such a stacked field heading into the Manchester ceremony.
See the full nominations list below:
BRITs 2026 | Nominations
British Album Of The Year
Dave – The Boy Who Played The Harp
Lily Allen – West End Girl
Olivia Dean – The Art Of Love
Sam Fender – People Watching
Wolf Alice – The Clearing
British Song Of The Year
Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas – Blessings
Chrystal and Notion – The Days
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande – Defying Gravity
Ed Sheeran – Azizam
Fred Again.., Skepta and 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 and Olivia Dean – Rein Me In
Skye Newman – Family Matters
British Artist Of The Year
Dave
Fred Again..
Jade
Lily Allen
Little Simz
Lola Young
Olivia Dean
PinkPantheress
Sam Fender
Self Esteem
British Group Of The Year
Pulp
Sleep Token
The Last Dinner Party
Wet Leg
Wolf Alice
British Breakthrough Artist
Barry Can’t Swim
EsDeeKid
Jim Legxacy
Lola Young
Skye Newman
British Alternative/Rock Act
Blood Orange
Lola Young
Sam Fender
Wet Leg
Wolf Alice
British R&B Act
Jim Legxacy
Kwn
Mabel
Sasha Keable
Sault
British Dance Act
Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas
FKA Twigs
Fred Again.., Skepta, Plaqueboymax
PinkPantheress
Sammy Virji
British Hip-Hop/Rap/Grime Act
Central Cee
Dave
Jim Legxacy
Little Simz
Loyle Carner
British Pop Act
Jade
Lily Allen
Lola Young
Olivia Dean
Raye
International Song Of The Year
Alex Warren – Ordinary
Chappell Roan – Pink Pony Club
Disco Lines and Tinashe – No Broke Boys
Gigi Perez – Sailor Song
Gracie Abrams – That’s So True
Huntr/x – Golden
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars – Die With A Smile
Ravyn Lenae – Love Me Not
Rosé and Bruno Mars – Apt.
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
Sombr – Undressed
Taylor Swift – The Fate Of Ophelia
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
Tame Impala
Turnstile
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