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Olivia Dean and Lola Young Lead Brit Awards 2024 Nominations

Published January 22, 2026, 14:26

Olivia Dean and Lola Young are leading the nominations for the 2024 Brit Awards, each receiving five nominations. Dean is vying for “Artist of the Year,” “Album of the Year,” and “Best Pop Artist,” as well as two nominations for “Song of the Year” with “Man I Need” and “Rein Me In” (in collaboration with Sam Fender). Young is also nominated for “Artist of the Year” and “Rising Star,” as well as “Song of the Year” for “Messy.” Sam Fender has also secured three nominations, including “Artist of the Year” and “Album of the Year” for “People Watching.” This year's event marks a historic milestone, as 70% of the nominations are for women and non-binary artists, representing the largest representation in the history of the awards. Jacob Alon has already been named the winner of the Critics’ Choice Award. The ceremony will take place in Manchester, at the Co-op Live arena, on February 28th, with Jack Whitehall as the host and will be broadcast on ITV.