BRIT Awards 2026 Lineup Expands: RAYE Joins Harry Styles and Rosalía
The BRIT Awards 2026 is quickly approaching, sparking excitement among music fans. This year’s ceremony promises a dynamic lineup of performances and nominations, highlighting the artists central to recent discussions about representation in the music industry.
Key Details About the BRIT Awards 2026
The event will occur on Saturday, February 28, 2026, marking a significant milestone by taking place outside of London for the first time in nearly 50 years. The ceremony will be held at Manchester’s Co-op Live and broadcast live on ITV1, ITVX, STV, and STV Player.
Host and Performers
Returning for his fifth time, Jack Whitehall will host the ceremony. Fans can look forward to an exciting performance lineup, including famous names like:
- RAYE
- Harry Styles
- Olivia Dean
- Wolf Alice
- EJAE
- Audrey Nuna
- REI AMI
- Alex Warren
- Mark Ronson
- ROSALÍA
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Nominations and Representation
This year’s nominations have prioritized representation in the industry. An impressive 69.2% of the nominated artists are women and non-binary performers. Leading the nominations are Olivia Dean and Lola Young, each receiving five nods. Additionally, Lily Allen received three nominations for her album, *West End Girl*.
Notably, Pulp has made a surprise return to the BRITs, earning their first nomination in thirty years in the best group category.
Complete Nominations Overview
The following is a breakdown of some major categories:
Artist of the Year
- Dave
- Fred Again
- Jade
- Lily Allen
- Little Simz
- Lola Young
- Olivia Dean
- Pink Pantheress
- Sam Fender
- Self Esteem
Group of the Year
- The Last Dinner Party
- Pulp
- Sleep Token
- Wet Leg
- Wolf Alice
Album of the Year
- Dave – *The Boy Who Played The Harp*
- Lily Allen – *West End Girl*
- Olivia Dean – *The Art of Loving*
- Sam Fender – *People Watching*
- Wolf Alice – *The Clearing*
Anticipating the BRIT Awards 2026
With a notable shift toward inclusivity, the BRIT Awards 2026 aims to reflect the diversity of today’s music scene. As the date approaches, fans eagerly await the performances and the chance to see who will be crowned winners from this exciting lineup.
