Thania Garcia Charli xcx‘s “Brat” continues to dominate awards season, earning the Essex-bred singer the most Brit nominations for any artist this year: artist of the year, album of the year, song of the year and dance and pop act.
Seven-time Brit winner Dua Lipa follows with four nominations, including pop act which she won in 2024, as well as artist of the year, album of the year for “Radical Optimism,” and song of the year for “Training Season.” Also up for album of the year are The Last Dinner Party, last year’s Brits rising star winners, who are also recognized in the group of the year, best new artist and alternative/rock act categories.
British jazz quintet and 2023 Mercury Prize recipients, Ezra Collective, will make their Brits debut with four nominations in the same categories.
The Beatles, who are shortlisted for song of the year for “Now & Then,” will make their BRITS return nearly 50 years since their last nomination at the inaugural awards in 1977.
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