The Brit Awards have announced their nominees for the year, spotlighting 70 contenders across 13 categories. Charli XCX leads the pack with an impressive five nominations, including artist of the year and album of the year for her hit album "Brat." The nominations were revealed ahead of the awards ceremony scheduled to take place on 1 March at The O2 arena, with Jack Whitehall set to host the star-studded event.
Among the nominees for artist of the year are rising stars Beabadoobee, Central Cee, and Nia Archives, alongside established names such as Dua Lipa, Fred Again, Jamie xx, Michael Kiwanuka, Rachel Chinouriri, and Sam Fender. The Last Dinner Party has also made a notable entrance with four nominations, including group of the year. Coldplay and The Cure are among the seasoned acts vying for group of the year, with Coldplay also competing for song of the year with "feelslikeimfallinginlove."
The Cure's inclusion marks their first Brit Awards nomination in three decades, with their latest album gaining recognition in the album of the year category. Meanwhile, The Beatles continue to demonstrate their timeless appeal by securing nominations in multiple categories.
Myles Smith's "Stargazing" has captured attention, earning a spot in the song of the year category. In the realm of new talent, English Teacher has been nominated for best new artist. The indie band recently garnered acclaim by winning the 2024 Mercury Prize for their debut album "This Could Be Texas."
Charli XCX's "Brat," which was named Collins Dictionary's 2024 word of the year, further cements her status in the music industry. Her multiple nominations reflect her continued influence and impact. British artists such as Beabadoobee, Central Cee, Chase & Status, Fred Again, JADE, Nia Archives, Michael Kiwanuka, Rachel Chinouriri, and Sam Fender also stand out with multiple nominations this year.
Dua Lipa has secured four nominations, including one for pop act—a category she clinched last year. Newcomer Chappell Roan has also generated buzz by winning BBC Radio 1's Sound of 2025, making her a strong contender in this year's awards.
The international music scene is well-represented with nominees like Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, and Billie Eilish adding to the competition.
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