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Brit Awards 2026: Full List of Nominees

The shortlist for the 2026 BRIT Awards was unveiled, with Olivia Dean and Lola Young each securing five nominations, leading the list; the ceremony will be held at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena on Saturday February 28.
Helmed by Sony Music's Stacey Tang, the 2026 BRIT Awards will move outside London for the first time in nearly 50 years, with more than 70% of nominees being women or non-binary performers.
Lola Young is nominated for Artist of the Year, Breakthrough, and Song of the Year for `Messy`, while Olivia Dean's nominations include Artist of the Year and two Song of the Year entries for `Man I Need` and `Rein Me In`.
Olivia Dean will open the show as the first performer, Jacob Alon has been named Critics' Choice winner, and Jack Whitehall will host the live ITV1 and ITVX broadcast.
Beyond the top nominees, reunited indie band Pulp received their first Brit nomination since 1996, while Justin Bieber was shut out and Lola Young's attendance is uncertain after her September collapse.

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