As anticipation builds ahead of the BRIT Awards, this year’s nominations highlight a wide-ranging group of artists who have defined the past year in British and international music.
Spanning pop, rock, hip-hop, and alternative, the shortlist reflects a moment of transition... where established names sit alongside rapidly rising talent. One of the early talking points is Jacob Alon, who has been announced as the recipient of the Critics’ Choice Award, placing him firmly in the spotlight ahead of the ceremony.
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(Pictured: Critic's Choice Award Winner, Jacob Alon)
International recognition is also a key theme this year. American indie rock band Geese are nominated for International Group of the Year, while Spanish artist Rosalía is in contention for International Artist of the Year, reflecting her continued global influence.
Among the UK’s most prominent nominees, Olivia Dean stands out with nominations for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Best Pop Act, and Song of the Year. Dave is also widely represented, shortlisted for Artist of the Year, Breakthrough Artist, Best Alternative/Rock Act, and Best Pop Act.
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(Pictured: Dave)
Rock remains a strong presence, with Sam Fender nominated across major categories including Artist, Album and Song of the Year, alongside Best Alternative/Rock Act. Breakthrough artist Lola Young continues her upward trajectory with nominations spanning Artist of the Year, Breakthrough Artist, Song of the Year, and both Alternative/Rock and Pop Act categories.
In hip-hop and alternative spaces, Loyle Carner is shortlisted for Best Hip-Hop/Rap/Grime Act, while Self Esteem is nominated for Artist of the Year. Indie bands Wet Leg and Wolf Alice both feature in Group of the Year and Best Alternative/Rock Act, with Wolf Alice also recognised in the Mastercard Album of the Year category.
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(Pictured: Wolf Alice)
With the ceremony still to come, the nominations point to a year defined by stylistic crossover, strong songwriting, and artists pushing beyond traditional genre boundaries.
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(Pictured: Critic's Choice Award Winner, Jacob Alon)
International recognition is also a key theme this year. American indie rock band Geese are nominated for International Group of the Year, while Spanish artist Rosalía is in contention for International Artist of the Year, reflecting her continued global influence.
Among the UK’s most prominent nominees, Olivia Dean stands out with nominations for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Best Pop Act, and Song of the Year. Dave is also widely represented, shortlisted for Artist of the Year, Breakthrough Artist, Best Alternative/Rock Act, and Best Pop Act.
(Pictured: Dave)
Rock remains a strong presence, with Sam Fender nominated across major categories including Artist, Album and Song of the Year, alongside Best Alternative/Rock Act. Breakthrough artist Lola Young continues her upward trajectory with nominations spanning Artist of the Year, Breakthrough Artist, Song of the Year, and both Alternative/Rock and Pop Act categories.
In hip-hop and alternative spaces, Loyle Carner is shortlisted for Best Hip-Hop/Rap/Grime Act, while Self Esteem is nominated for Artist of the Year. Indie bands Wet Leg and Wolf Alice both feature in Group of the Year and Best Alternative/Rock Act, with Wolf Alice also recognised in the Mastercard Album of the Year category.
(Pictured: Wolf Alice)
With the ceremony still to come, the nominations point to a year defined by stylistic crossover, strong songwriting, and artists pushing beyond traditional genre boundaries.
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