The 46th annual Brit Awards have revealed their full nomination line-up for 2026, with rising British singer-songwriters Olivia Dean and Lola Young leading the way. The star-studded ceremony is set for February 28, where the winners across various categories will be announced.
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Olivia Dean is nominated for multiple categories, including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for The Art of Loving, and Song of the Year for Man I Need. Lola Young follows closely with nominations in Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for Messy, Breakthrough Artist, Best Alternative/Rock Act, and Best Pop Act.
Lola Young has received 5 nominations at the 2026 #BRITs.
She is the most nominated artist this year, alongside Olivia Dean!• Artist of the Year
• Song of the Year
• Breakthrough Artist
• Best Alternative/Rock Act
• Best Pop Act pic.twitter.com/FC8tYIJ7QB— Lola Young Updates (@lolayupdates) January 21, 2026
Other notable Artist of the Year nominees include Dave, Fred again.., Lily Allen, Little Simz, PinkPantheress, Sam Fender, and Self Esteem. Group of the Year nominees feature The Last Dinner Party, Pulp, Sleep Token, Wet Leg, and Wolf Alice.
Album of the Year nominees include Dave’s The Boy Who Played The Harp, Lily Allen’s West End Girl, Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving, Sam Fender’s People Watching, and Wolf Alice’s The Clearing.
Song of the Year is packed with strong contenders, including Calvin Harris & Clementine Douglas’ Blessings, Ed Sheeran’s Azizam, Fred again.., Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax’s Victory Lap, Sam Fender (with Olivia Dean) Rein Me In, and Myles Smith’s Nice To Meet You.
International categories feature stars such as Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Rosalía, Haim, and Tame Impala. Breakthrough Artist nominations include Barry Can’t Swim, EsDeeKid, Jim Legxacy, Lola Young, and Skye Newman, while Critics’ Choice has Jacob Alon, Rose Gray, and Sienna Spiro.
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Genre-specific categories showcase talents across pop, R&B, hip-hop, dance, and alternative acts, reflecting the diversity of the UK music scene. Producers and songwriters of the year are yet to be announced. With Olivia Dean and Lola Young dominating the nominations, the 2026 Brit Awards promise an exciting celebration of both established and emerging talent in the British and international music landscape.