Brit Awards is back, and this year’s edition promises to be nothing but spectacular. With the 2025 nominations officially revealed, the limelight shines on a lively mix of industry icons and rising stars, which sets the stage for a celebration that really embodies the diversity and creativity of the British music scene. From record -breaking milestones to the first time nods, the excitement is tangible when we tools for a night to remember.
Leading packaging is Charli XCX, whose wavy and genre-defending album Brat Has taken the music world by storm since it was released. With five nominations, including this year’s sought -after artist and album of the year, Charli XCcements its position as one of the UK’s most exciting artists to look at. Right on her heels is Pop Sensation Dua Lipa, whose album Radical optimism Got their four nods, including this year’s prestigious albums, which gave their career in total to an outstanding 23 Brit Awards nominations – the most for all female artists in the British history.
It’s not just the veterans who make waves this year. Rising stars steal the limelight with equally impressive impressions. Last year’s rising star winner, The Last Dinner Party, has gained momentum with four major nominations, including this year’s group and album of the year. At the same time, Ezra Collective, Mercury-award-winning jazz collective, makes its British with four nods, which strengthens its reputation as cross-border innovators in the British music landscape.
Addition to the buzz is the arrival of first nominees that make their mark. FLO, nominated for the best R&B team, and international stars such as Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan, who are fighting for the International Song of the Year, represents the new talent as Gracing this year’s list. But perhaps the most nostalgic moment comes with the permission of the Beatles. Almost five decades after their last Briter nods, the legendary band returns to the nominations with an annual song nods for “Now & To,” a moment that is sure to delight fans over generations.
The ceremony, hosted by the constantly charismatic Jack Whitehall, will take place at London’s iconic O2 arena on March 1. Consignments live on ITV1 and ITVX, the event will contain 14 categories and 70 nominees, with five genre awards that are decided by general voting via voting via voting via votes via WhatsApp for the first time. The voting opens on January 31 and closes on February 14, which gives the fans a chance to bring their favorites closer to glory.
This year’s Brit Awards nominations are a celebration of artistry, talent and innovation. Roll down for the entire list of nominees – your favorites can only do history this year!
Artist of the Year
This year’s MasterCard album
- Charli XC- Brat
- Ezra collective – dance
- Two lip – radical optimism
- The Cure – Songs of a Lost World
- The last dinner party – foreplay to ecstasy
Artist of the Year
- Bebadoobee
- Central Cee
- Charli XCX
- Two lipa
- Peace again ..
- Jamie XX
- Michael Kiwanuka
- Nia archive
- Rachel is one
- Sam Fender
Best group of the year
- Bring me the horizon
- Coldplay
- Ezra collective
- Cure
- The last dinner party
Best new artist
- English teacher
- Ezra collective
- Myles Smith
- Rachel is one
- The last dinner party
The best song of the year
- “I like how you kiss me,” Artemas
- “Kisses,” Bi3SS Camrinwatsin (ft. Bbyclose)
- “Band4band,” Central Cee (ft. Lil Baby)
- “Guess,“ Charli XC(ft. Billie Eilish)
- “The spine,“ Chase & Status (ft. Stormzy)
- “Feeling Somim Transport Inline,” Coldplay
- “Training Season”, two lipa
- “Alibi”, Ella Henderson (ft. Rudimental)
- “Angel of my dreams,” Jade
- “Kehlani,” Jordan Adununji
- “Thick of it,” KSI (ft. Trippie Redd)
- “Stargazing,” Myles Smith
- “You’re Christmas for me,“ Sam Ryder
- “Somedys”, Sonny Fedora/Jazzy/Dod
- “Every now and then,” Beatles
Brits Rising Star
- Myles Smith [WINNER]
- Elminer
- Good neighbors
The best international artist of the year
- Adrianne links
- Just
- Benson Boone
- Beyoncé
- Billie Earth
- Chappell Roan
- Kendrick Lamar
- Sabrina carpenter
- Taylor Swift
- Tyler, Creator
The best international group of the year
- Amyl and the sniffs
- Confidence man
- Fountains
- Future & Metro Boomin
- Linkinpark
The best international song of the year
- “Beautiful things”, Benson Boone
- “Texas keeps them,“ Beyoncé
- “Birds of a feather”, Billie Eilish
- “Good luck, Babe!,“ Chappell Roan
- “The end of the beginning,“ Djo
- “Houdini,” Eminem
- “Too sweet,“ Hozier
- “Lovin on Me,“ Jack Harlow
- “Jigsaw”, Noah Kahan
- “I had some help,” Post Malone (ft. Morgan Wallen)
- “Espresso,” Sabrina Carpenter
- “A Bar Song (Tipsy),“ Shaboozey
- “Fortnight”, Taylor Swift (ft. Post Malone)
- “Lose control,“ Swimming Teddy
- “Million Dollar Baby,” Tommy Richman
Best options/rock team
- Bebadoobee
- Ezra collective
- Sam Fender
- Cure
- The last dinner party
Best hip-hop/grime/rap act
- Central Cee
- Dav
- Ghetts
- Little Simz
- Stormy
Best dance act
- Becky Hill
- Charli XCX
- Chase & Status
- Peace again ..
- Nia archive
Best pop act
- Charli XCX
- Two lipa
- Jade
- Lola young
- Myles Smith
Best R&B team
- Cleo sun
- Puff
- Jorja Smith
- Michael Kiwanuka
- Raye
