It’s almost time to roll out the red carpet for the biggest night in UK music, as the BRIT Awards return on February 20. The annual awards ceremony will once again take to London’s O2 Arena, to shine a spotlight on some of the UK’s most talented musicians; while dishing out awards and showcasing a string of performances while they are at it.
This years nominations see the ladies lead the way, with Anne-Marie, Dua Lipa and Jess Glynne up for four awards each, in categories including British Single and Artist Video of the Year. Jorja Smith and George Ezra are just behind them with three nominations each, while the likes of Clean Bandit, Tom Walker and Florence + The Machine receive two.
As well as the awards, we can also expect to see a stellar line-up of performances from artists such as George Ezra, Little Mix, Jorja Smith and The 1975. Making his debut on the BRITs stage will also be Calvin Harris, who will be hosting a set with support from the brilliant Dua Lipa, Sam Smith and Rag’n’Bone Man.
The event, hosted by comedian Jack Whitehall, will be broadcast live on ITV at 8pm.
For the full list of nominees, see below:
British male solo artist
- Sam Smith
- Craig David
- Aphex Twin
- Giggs
- George Ezra
British female solo artist
- Florence + The Machine
- Jorja Smith
- Anne-Marie
- Lily Allen
- Jess Glynne
British single
- Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa – One Kiss
- George Ezra – Shotgun
- Rudimental ft Macklemore, Jess Glynne and Dan Caplen – These Days
- Dua Lipa – IDGAF
- Anne-Marie – 2002
- Clean Bandit ft Demi Lovato – Solo
- Sigala ft Paloma Faith – Lullaby
- Ramz – Barking
- Jess Glynne – I’ll Be There
- Tom Walker – Leave A Light On
British group
- Arctic Monkeys
- Gorillaz
- The 1975
- Little Mix
- Years & Years
British breakthrough act
- Mabel
- IDLES
- Ella Mai
- Tom Walker
- Jorja Smith
British album
- Jorja Smith – Lost & Found
- The 1975 – A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships
- Florence + The Machine – High As Hope
- Anne-Marie – Speak Your Mind
- George Ezra – Staying At Tamara’s
British artist video of the year
- Anne-Marie – 2002
- Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa – One Kiss
- Clean Bandit ft Demi Lovato – Solo
- Dua Lipa – IDGAF
- Jax Jones ft Ina Wroldsen – Breathe
- Jonas Blue ft Jack & Jack – Rise
- Liam Payne and Rita Ora – For You (50 Shades Free)
- Little Mix ft Nicki Minaj – Woman Like Me
- Rita Ora – Let You Love Me
- Rudimental ft Macklemore, Jess Glynne and Dan Caplen – These Days
International male
- Drake
- Eminem
- Kamasi Washington
- Shawn Mendes
- Travis Scott
International group
- The Carters
- First Aid Kit
- Brockhampton
- Nile Rodgers & CHIC
- 21 Pilots
International female
- Cardi B
- Camila Cabello
- Christine And The Queens
- Ariana Grande
- Janelle Monae
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