Olivia Dean and Lola Young are leading the pack as the top contenders for this year's BRIT Awards, with both artists securing five nominations each. This comes as no surprise, given the critical and commercial success of Olivia Dean's sophomore album 'The Art of Loving', which has been a game-changer in the British music scene. Her nomination haul includes British Album of the Year, British Artist of the Year, Best Pop Act, and two Song of the Year nominations for her breakthrough hit "Man I Need" and duet "Rein Me In" with Sam Fender.
Lola Young is also making waves with her five nominations, which span a range of categories including British Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Act, Best Alternative/Rock Act, and Best New Artist. Her versatility has earned her a spot among this year's most promising breakthroughs in British music.
Sam Fender rounds out the top three with four nominations, including British Album of the Year, Song of the Year, British Artist of the Year, and Best Alternative/Rock Act. His nomination haul is no surprise, given his previous success as a solo artist and his continued growth as an artist.
The BRIT Awards 2026 will be held at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena for the first time in the ceremony's history, with comedian-actor Jack Whitehall returning to host for a sixth time. Olivia Dean will also take the stage to perform, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting and memorable night of music.
The awards will celebrate the best of British music across various genres and styles, recognizing both established artists and new talent on the rise. The list includes a range of nominees from different backgrounds, showcasing the diversity and richness of the UK's music scene.
With its mix of established stars and up-and-coming acts, this year's BRIT Awards 2026 is shaping up to be an unforgettable night of music, honoring the best of British talent.
Lola Young is also making waves with her five nominations, which span a range of categories including British Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Act, Best Alternative/Rock Act, and Best New Artist. Her versatility has earned her a spot among this year's most promising breakthroughs in British music.
Sam Fender rounds out the top three with four nominations, including British Album of the Year, Song of the Year, British Artist of the Year, and Best Alternative/Rock Act. His nomination haul is no surprise, given his previous success as a solo artist and his continued growth as an artist.
The BRIT Awards 2026 will be held at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena for the first time in the ceremony's history, with comedian-actor Jack Whitehall returning to host for a sixth time. Olivia Dean will also take the stage to perform, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting and memorable night of music.
The awards will celebrate the best of British music across various genres and styles, recognizing both established artists and new talent on the rise. The list includes a range of nominees from different backgrounds, showcasing the diversity and richness of the UK's music scene.
With its mix of established stars and up-and-coming acts, this year's BRIT Awards 2026 is shaping up to be an unforgettable night of music, honoring the best of British talent.
, I'm so excited for the BRIT Awards 2026! I've got it on good authority (aka my sources 
) that the after-party is gonna be LIT 
. Olivia Dean and Lola Young are killing it this year, no surprise with their album sales and critical acclaim 
. Sam Fender's also getting a lot of love, his alternative vibes are so underrated 
. I'm loving how diverse the nominees are too, it's great to see artists from different backgrounds getting recognition 
. And can we talk about Jack Whitehall as host? He's always hilarious 
. This is gonna be one epic night of music! 
. it's like we're just stuck in a loop of same old names every year... sam fender's been doing alright i guess but can't he just step aside for someone new? 
and olivia dean, nice try, but has anyone seen her live? i mean i know "man i need" is a hit or whatever but it's not like she's pushing the boundaries of music or anything. lola young on the other hand... maybe we should give her more credit? she's been making waves in different genres and all that 
I'm so stoked for Olivia Dean 
! Her album 'The Art of Loving' has been a total game-changer and it's no surprise she's getting all these nominations 
anyway how do you even prepare for an award show like this? do they rehearse their performances beforehand? 
The art world has been missing a talented soul like Olivia Dean and her sophomore album is a total game-changer. And can we talk about how underrated Lola Young is? She's bringing that alternative rock vibe to the table and I'm here for it 
. And what's with all the categories for Lola Young? It's either Best Pop Act or Best Alternative/Rock Act - can't she win in both? 
. I'm just worried that the BRIT Awards are losing their credibility 
. Is this what we need - more commercialism and less about actual talent? 
. can we just give some real credit to the ones who are actually pushing boundaries? anyway, gonna have to tune in to see Olivia Dean slay on stage 
the host jack whitehall better bring the funny tho 
sam fender's been on a roll too his growth as an artist is so inspiring 
! The fact that the BRIT Awards are celebrating British music across all genres is like, totally what our school's music club is all about 
. Can't wait for the ceremony in Manchester - it's gonna be lit