The BRIT Awards are back, and this year’s edition promises to be nothing short of spectacular. With the 2025 nominations officially revealed, the spotlight shines on a vibrant mix of industry icons and rising stars, setting the stage for a celebration that truly embodies the diversity and creativity of the UK music scene. From record-breaking milestones to first-time nods, the excitement is palpable as we gear up for a night to remember.
Leading the pack is Charli XCX, whose daring and genre-defying album Brat has taken the music world by storm since its release. With five nominations, including the coveted Artist of the Year and Album of the Year, Charli XCX cements her position as one of the UK’s most thrilling artists to watch. Right on her heels is pop sensation Dua Lipa, whose album Radical Optimism earned her four nods, including the prestigious Album of the Year, bringing her career total to an unprecedented 23 BRIT Awards nominations—the most for any female artist in BRITs history.
It’s not just the veterans making waves this year. Rising stars are stealing the spotlight with equally impressive showings. Last year’s Rising Star winners, The Last Dinner Party, have carried their momentum forward with four major nominations, including Group of the Year and Album of the Year. Meanwhile, Ezra Collective, the Mercury Prize-winning jazz collective, make their BRITs debut with four nods, solidifying their reputation as boundary-pushing innovators in the UK music landscape.
Adding to the buzz is the arrival of first-time nominees who are making their mark. FLO, nominated for Best R&B Act, and international stars like Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan, who are vying for International Song of the Year, represent the fresh talent gracing this year’s list. But perhaps the most nostalgic moment comes courtesy of The Beatles. Nearly five decades after their last BRITs nod, the legendary band returns to the nominations with a Song of the Year nod for “Now & Then,” a moment sure to delight fans across generations.
The ceremony, hosted by the ever-charismatic Jack Whitehall, will take place at London’s iconic O2 Arena on March 1. Broadcast live on ITV1 and ITVX, the event will feature 14 categories and 70 nominees, with five genre awards decided by public voting via WhatsApp for the first time. Voting opens January 31 and closes February 14, giving fans a chance to bring their favorites closer to glory.
This year’s BRIT Awards nominations are a celebration of artistry, talent, and innovation. Scroll down for the full list of nominees—your favorites might just make history this year!
Artist of the year
Mastercard Album of the Year
- Charli XCX – Brat
- Ezra Collective – Dance
- Dua Lipa – Radical Optimism
- The Cure – Songs of a Lost World
- The Last Dinner Party – Prelude to Ecstasy
Artist of the Year
- Beabadoobee
- Central Cee
- Charli XCX
- Dua Lipa
- Fred Again..
- Jamie xx
- Michael Kiwanuka
- Nia Archives
- Rachel Chinouriri
- Sam Fender
Best Group of the Year
- Bring Me the Horizon
- Coldplay
- Ezra Collective
- The Cure
- The Last Dinner Party
Best New Artist
- English Teacher
- Ezra Collective
- Myles Smith
- Rachel Chinouriri
- The Last Dinner Party
Best Song of the Year
- “I Like the Way You Kiss Me,” Artemas
- “Kisses,” BI3SS x CamrinWatsin (ft. Bbyclose)
- “BAND4BAND,” Central Cee (ft. Lil Baby)
- “Guess,” Charli XCX (ft. Billie Eilish)
- “Backbone,” Chase & Status (ft. Stormzy)
- “Feelslikeimfallinginlove,” Coldplay
- “Training Season,” Dua Lipa
- “Alibi,” Ella Henderson (ft. Rudimental)
- “Angel of My Dreams,” Jade
- “Kehlani,” Jordan Adetunji
- “Thick of It,” KSI (ft. Trippie Redd)
- “Stargazing,” Myles Smith
- “You’re Christmas to Me,” Sam Ryder
- “Somedays,” Sonny Fedora/Jazzy/D.O.D
- “Now and Then,” The Beatles
Brits Rising Star
- Myles Smith [WINNER]
- Elmiene
- Good Neighbours
Best International Artist of the Year
- Adrianne Lenker
- Asake
- Benson Boone
- Beyoncé
- Billie Eilish
- Chappell Roan
- Kendrick Lamar
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Taylor Swift
- Tyler, the Creator
Best International Group of the Year
- Amyl and The Sniffers
- Confidence Man
- Fontaines D.C.
- Future & Metro Boomin
- Linkin Park
Best International Song of the Year
- “Beautiful Things,” Benson Boone
- “Texas Hold Em,” Beyoncé
- “Birds of a Feather,” Billie Eilish
- “Good Luck, Babe!,” Chappell Roan
- “End of Beginning,” Djo
- “Houdini,” Eminem
- “Too Sweet,” Hozier
- “Lovin On Me,” Jack Harlow
- “Stick Season,” 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,” Teddy Swims
- “Million Dollar Baby,” Tommy Richman
Best Alternative/Rock Act
- Beabadoobee
- Ezra Collective
- Sam Fender
- The Cure
- The Last Dinner Party
Best Hip-hop/Grime/Rap Act
- Central Cee
- Dave
- Ghetts
- Little Simz
- Stormzy
Best Dance Act
- Becky Hill
- Charli XCX
- Chase & Status
- Fred Again..
- Nia Archives
Best Pop Act
- Charli XCX
- Dua Lipa
- Jade
- Lola Young
- Myles Smith
Best R&B Act
- Cleo Sol
- Flo
- Jorja Smith
- Michael Kiwanuka
- Raye