The nominations for this yr’s Brit Awards have been revealed – and after Brat summer season, now we’ve a Brat Brits.
The singer, whose sixth album was a viral hit final yr, leads the nominations with 5 nods, together with artist of the yr, album of the yr and music of the yr for her hit Guess, with Billie Eilish.
Brat, which featured easy “slime green” paintings, was an enormous hit for Charli xcx, whose actual title is Charlotte Aitchison – inspiring everybody from presidential candidate Kamala Harris to the Collins Dictionary, which made it its phrase of the yr for 2024.
Within the Brits race, she is carefully adopted by Dua Lipa, who opened the 2024 ceremony and likewise headlined Glastonbury final yr, who has 4 nominations – together with 2024 rising star winners The Final Dinner Celebration, and 2023 Mercury Prize winners Ezra Collective.
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Dua Lipa opened the ceremony final yr. Pic: Oscar Douglas
This yr additionally sees a nomination for The Beatles – their first since 1977 – for the music Now And Then, which was completed by Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Ringo Starr with the assistance of audio restoration and launched in November.
And greater than 30 years since their final Brits nomination, The Treatment are again with three – following the discharge of their 14th album, Songs Of A Misplaced World, in 2024.
Elsewhere, there are nominations for worldwide artists corresponding to Beyonce, Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Benson Boone, Chappell Roan, Kendrick Lamar and Sabrina Carpenter, in addition to homegrown expertise corresponding to Central Cee, Fred once more.., Sam Fender and former Little Combine star JADE.
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The Beatles launched Now And Then in 2024. Pic: Apple Corps Ltd
It is usually an excellent yr for Myles Smith, who has already been named the winner of this yr’s rising star award, which recognises up-and-coming musicians firstly of their profession and is all the time introduced forward of the ceremony.
He’s additionally up for 3 different gongs on the evening – finest new artist, music of the yr – for Stargazing – and finest pop act.
“Music has always been about connecting with people, and to see it resonate on this level is incredible,” Smith mentioned of the rising star win.
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Myles Smith is that this yr’s rising star winner – and likewise up for 3 different awards. Pic: JM Enternational
The winners of the songwriter and producer of the yr awards will even be introduced forward of the present within the coming weeks, organisers mentioned.
Comic Jack Whitehall is returning to host this yr’s ceremony, which takes place on the O2 Area in London on Saturday 1 March.
It will likely be his first time on the helm in 4 years, however fifth in complete, after taking up the position for 4 consecutive years from 2018 to 2021.
Final yr’s ceremony noticed singer-songwriter Raye dominating, with a file variety of wins.
The complete record of nominations
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Ezra Collective. Pic: Connie Rose
Album of the yearCharli xcx – BRATThe Treatment – Songs Of A Misplaced WorldDua Lipa – Radical OptimismEzra Collective – Dance, No One’s WatchingThe Final Dinner Celebration – Prelude to Ecstasy
Artist of the yearBeabadoobeeCentral CeeCharli xcxDua LipaFred once more..Jamie xxMichael KiwanukaNia ArchivesRachel ChinouririSam Fender
Group of the yearBring Me The HorizonColdplayThe CureEzra CollectiveThe Final Dinner Celebration
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The Final Dinner Celebration. Pic: Brit Awards
Greatest new artistEnglish TeacherEzra CollectiveThe Final Dinner PartyMyles SmithRachel Chinouriri
Tune of the yearArtemas – i like the way in which you kiss meThe Beatles – Now And ThenBL3SS x Camrin Watsin that includes bbyclose – KissesCentral Cee that includes Lil Child – BAND4BANDCharli xcx that includes Billie Eilish – Guess that includes billie eilishChase & Standing / Stormzy – BackboneColdplay – feelslikeimfallinginloveDua Lipa – Coaching SeasonElla Henderson (feat Rudimental) – AlibiJADE – Angel Of My DreamsJordan Adetunji – KEHLANIKSI that includes Trippie Redd – Thick Of ItMyles Smith – StargazingSam Ryder – You are Christmas To MeSonny Fodera / Jazzy / DOD – Somedays
Worldwide artist of the yearAdrianne LenkerAsakeBenson BooneBeyoncéBillie EilishChappell RoanKendrick LamarSabrina CarpenterTaylor SwiftTyler, The Creator
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Chappell Roan. Pic: Ryan Lee Clemens
Worldwide group of the yearAmyl And The SniffersConfidence ManFontaines DCFuture & Metro BoominLinkin Park
Worldwide music of the yearBenson Boone – Lovely ThingsBeyoncé – TEXAS HOLD ‘EMBillie Eilish – BIRDS OF A FEATHERChappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe!Djo – Finish of BeginningEminem – HoudiniHozier – Too SweetJack Harlow – Lovin On MeNoah Kahan – Stick SeasonPost Malone that includes Morgan Wallen – I Had Some HelpSabrina Carpenter – EspressoShaboozey – A Bar Tune (Tipsy)Taylor Swift that includes Publish Malone – FortnightTeddy Swims – Lose ControlTommy Richman – MILLION DOLLAR BABY
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The Treatment. Pic: Andy Vella
Various rock actBeabadoobeeThe CureEzra CollectiveThe Final Dinner PartySam Fender
Hip-hop/ grime/ rap actCentral CeeDaveGhettsLittle SimzStormzy
Dance actBecky HillCharli xcxChase & StatusFred once more..Nia Archives
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Former Little Combine star JADE. Pic: Flore Barbay
Pop actCharli xcxDua LipaJADELola YoungMyles Smith
R&B actCleo SolFLOJorja SmithMichael KiwanukaRaye
