Nominees for this year’s BRIT awards in Manchester revealed

Nominations for The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard have been revealed.

The award ceremony, which is set to make its debut in Manchester next month, will take over Co-op Live on Sat 28 Feb.

Award-winning comedian and writer Jack Whitehall returns to host the show, and the winners of each category will each take home the iconic BRITs trophy, this year designed by internationally acclaimed and Manchester-born designer Matthew Williamson.

The winners of Song of the Year with Mastercard and International Song of the Year will be determined by a public vote, exclusively on WhatsApp.

To vote, fans can head to the BRITs WhatsApp channel or BRITs socials from midday on Fri 30 Jan until the vote closes at 6pm on Fri 13 Feb. Further information on the vote can be found here.

The winners of Songwriter of the Year and Producer of the Year will be revealed over the coming weeks, along with other show announcements.

This year will also see the first-ever BRITs Fringe programme take place across the city ahead of this year’s event, celebrating Greater Manchester’s rich musical heritage, its vibrant contemporary scene and the next generation shaping the future of UK music

Under the banner ‘Manchester Seen and Heard’, BRITs Fringe will tap into The BRIT Awards’ worldwide platform to amplify grassroots creativity, elevate local voices and connect emerging talent with the wider music industry.

Taking home the first BRIT of 2026 is Scottish singer/songwriter Jacob Alon, who was announced as the winner of this year’s BRITs Critics’ Choice.

This year’s BRIT Awards nominations are:

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

The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard will take place on Saturday 28th February from Manchester’s Co-op Live.