Olivia Dean and Lola Young have dominated the 2026 Brit Awards with five nods each.
On Wednesday night (21.01.26), it was announced that Olivia is nominated for Artist of the Year, Mastercard Album of the Year and Pop Act, as well as receiving two nods in Song of the Year with Mastercard for Man I Need and Rein Me In, her collaboration with Sam Fender.
She said: “It feels crazy to have five Brit Award nominations, it’s very surreal, and I’m still processing it.
“I remember watching the Brits on TV when I was younger, and having gone to Brit School and now having this full circle moment ten years later, attending the awards is going to feel very emotional.”
Olivia is also the first performer to be confirmed for this year’s live show – which debuts at its new Manchester home, the Co-op Live, on Saturday, February 28.
Lola, meanwhile, is nominated across Artist of the Year, Breakthrough Artist, Song of the Year with Mastercard, Alt/Rock Act and Pop Act.
Behind the pair is Sam Fender with four nominations across Artist of the Year, Mastercard Album of the Year, Song of the Year with Mastercard and Alt/Rock Act – the latter of which the Spaceman singer has won twice before.
A host of names received three nominations, including Lily Allen, Dave, Fred Again, Wolf Alice and newcomer Jim Legxacy.
British icons Pulp have received their first nomination for Group of the Year since 1996.
Hollywood is also well represented in this year’s nominations, as Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters group HUNTR/X are nominated for International Song of the Year with Golden, and are shortlisted for International Group.
Meanwhile, Cynthia Erivo has secured her first nomination with her rendition of Wicked’s Defying Gravity in contention for Song of the Year with Mastercard.
Other international stars up for awards include Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga and Chappell Roan.
The winners of Songwriter of the Year and Producer of the Year will be revealed over the coming weeks, along with other show announcements.
The 2026 Brit Awards takes place on Saturday, February 28, at the Co-op Live arena in Manchester and will be broadcast live on ITV and ITVX.
The full list of nominations for the 2026 Brit Awards:
Song Of The Year (public vote)
Cynthia Erivo (feat. Ariana Grande) – Defying Gravity
Lola Young – Messy
Olivia Dean – Man I Need
Sam Fender Olivia Dean – Rein Me In
Fred again.., Skepta PlaqueBoyMax – Victory Lap
Lewis Capaldi – Survive
Chrystal – The Days (NOTION Remix)
Calvin Harris Clementine Douglas – Blessings
Myles Smith – Nice To Meet You
RAYE – WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!
Skye Newman – Family Matters
Breakthrough Artist
Lola Young
Jim Legxacy
Barry Can’t Swim
EsDeeKid
Skye Newman
Artist Of The Year
Lola Young
Olivia Dean
Sam Fender
Dave
Fred again..
Lily Allen
JADE
Little Simz
Self Esteem
PinkPantheress
Group Of The Year
Wolf Alice
Pulp
Wet Leg
Sleep Token
The Last Dinner Party
International Group Of The Year
Geese
Turnstile
HAIM
Tame Impala
Huntrix (Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami)
Best Pop Act
Lola Young
Olivia Dean
JADE
Lily Allen
RAYE
R+B Act
Jim Legxacy
kwn
Mabel
Sault
Sasha Keable
Best Alternative/Rock Act
Lola Young
Sam Fender
Wolf Alice
Wet Leg
Blood Orange
Best Dance Act
Fred again.., Skepta + PlaqueBoyMax
FKA twigs
PinkPanthress
Sammy Virji
Calvin Harris + Clementine Douglas
Best Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act
Dave
Jim Legxacy
Central Cee
Loyle Carner
Little Simz
International Artist Of The Year
Bad Bunny
Doechii
Rosalia
sombr
Chappell Roan
CMAT
Sabrina Carpenter
Taylor Swift
Tyler, The Creator
International Song Of The Year (public vote)
ROSE Bruno Mars – APT.
Lady Gaga + Bruno Mars – Die With A Smile
Gracie Abrams – That’s So True
Gigi Perez – Sailor Song
Alex Warren – Ordinary
Disco Lines + Tinashe – No Broke Boys
Ravyn Lenae – Love Me Not
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
Taylor Swift – The Fate of Ophelia
Chappell Roan – Pink Pony Club
Sombr – undressed
Huntrix (Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami) – Golden
Album Of The Year
Olivia Dean – The Art Of Loving
Sam Fender – People Watching
Dave – The Boy Who Played The Harp
Lily Allen – West End Girl
Wolf Alice – The Clearing
