Brit Awards 2026 nominations full list: Olivia Dean, Lola Young lead the way

The 46th annual Brit Awards have unveiled the complete nomination line-up for its upcoming edition.

Rising British singer-songwriter, Olivia Dean has emerged as one of the frontrunners for the most nominations scored, with Lola Young being the second name.

Results will be announced at a star-studded ceremony set to take place on February 28

Here’s the complete list:

Artist of the year

• Dave
• Fred again..
• JADE
• Lily Allen
• Little Simz
• Lola Young
• Olivia Dean
• PinkPantheress
• Sam Fender
• Self Esteem

Group of the year

• The Last Dinner Party
• Pulp
• Sleep Token
• Wet Leg
• Wolf Alice

Album of the year

• Dave - The Boy Who Played The Harp
• Lily Allen - West End Girl
• Olivia Dean - The Art of Loving
• Sam Fender - People Watching
• Wolf Alice - The Clearing

Song of the year

• Calvin Harris & Clementine Douglas - Blessings
• Chrystal & Notion - The Days (Notion Remix)
• Cynthia Erivo (feat. Ariana Grande) - Defying Gravity
• Ed Sheeran - Azizam
• Fred again.., Skepta & 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 (with Olivia Dean) - Rein Me In
• Skye Newman - Family Matters

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, Ejae / Audrey Nuna/ Rei Ami
• Tame Impala
• Turnstile

International song of the year

• Alex Warren - Ordinary
• Chappell Roan - Pink Pony Club
• Disco Lines & Tinashe - No Broke Boys
• Gigi Perez - Sailor Song
• Gracie Abrams - That's So True
• Huntr/x, Ejae / Audrey Nuna/ Rei Ami - Golden
• Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars - Die With A Smile
• Ravyn Lenae - Love Me Not
• Rosé & Bruno Mars - APT.
• Sabrina Carpenter - Manchild
• Sombr - Undressed
• Taylor Swift - The Fate of Ophelia

Breakthrough artist

• Barry Can't Swim
• EsDeeKid
• Jim Legxacy
• Lola Young
• Skye Newman

Critics' Choice

• Jacob Alon (winner)
• Rose Gray
• Sienna Spiro

Best alternative / rock act

• Blood Orange
• Lola Young
• Sam Fender
• Wet Leg
• Wolf Alice
• Best pop act
• Jade
• Lily Allen
• Lola Young
• Olivia Dean
• Raye

Best hip-hop / rap / grime act

• Central Cee
• Dave
• Jim Legxacy
• Little Simz
• Loyle Carner
• Best R&B act
• Jim Legxacy
• Kwn
• Mabel
• Sasha Keable
• Sault
• Best dance act
• Calvin Harris & Clementine Douglas
• FKA twigs
• Fred again..Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax
• PinkPantheress
• Sammy Virji

Producer of the year

• TBA

Songwriter of the year

• TBA