Award season is in full swing. From the Grammy Awards to the Billboard Music Awards, boundary-pushing talent are looking to take home leading prizes. The UK has taken note, with the annual BRIT Awards scheduled for March 2, 2024.
The nominees have been announced, seeing local singer-songwriter RAYE make history with seven nominations. She is the first to achieve the milestone since the inaugural ceremony in 1977. RAYE is up for Artist of the Year, Mastercard Album of the Year, Best New Artist, Pop Act, R&B Act, and twice for Song of the Year. RAYE’s critically acclaimed debut album, My 21st Century Blues, mixes booming beats with R&B and hip-hop and topped the US charts while going No. 2 in the UK.
English-Albanian artist Dua Lipa continues to stand her ground with three nominations, scheduled to hit the stage throughout the ceremony. Chart-topping rappers Central Cee and J Hus lead the Artist of the Year category alongside Arlo Parks, Dave, Fred again.., Jessie Ware, Little Simz, and Olivia Dean.
Mastercard Album of the Year will be battled between Blur, Little Simz, and Young Fathers, with the latter celebrating its fourth indie-centric studio album Heavy Heavy. Finally, International Artist of the Year will see global stars face off for a chance to win, featuring Burna Boy, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Lana Del Rey, and more.
View the full list of nominees below.
Artist of the Year
Arlo Parks
Central Cee
Dave
Dua Lipa
Fred again..
J Hus
Jessie Ware
Little Simz
Olivia Dean
RAYE
Group of the Year
Blur
Chase & Status
Headie One & K-Trap
Jungle
Young Fathers
Best New Artist
Mahalia
Olivia Dean
PinkPantheress
RAYE
Yussef Dayes
Song of the Year
“Miracle” (Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding)
“Prada” (Casso/Raye/D-Block Europe)
“Let Go” (Central Cee)
“Sprinter” (Dave and Central Cee)
“Dance The Night” (Dua Lipa)
“Eyes Closed” (Ed Sheeran)
“Who Told You” (J Hus featuring Drake)
“Strangers” (Kenya Grace)
“Wish You The Best” (Lewis Capaldi)
“Boy’s A Liar” (PinkPantheress)
“Escapism” (RAYE featuring 070 Shake)
“Dancing Is Healing” (Rudimental, Charlotte Plank and Vibe Chemistry)
“Firebabe” (Stormzy featuring Debbie)
“React” (Switch Disco and Ella Henderson)
“Messy” In Heaven (Venbee & Goddard)
Mastercard Album of the Year
The Ballad Of Darren (Blur)
Beautiful And Brutal Yard (J Hus)
No Thank You (Little Simz)
My 21st Century Blues (RAYE)
Heavy Heavy (Young Fathers)
International Artist of the Year
Asake
Burna Boy
Caroline Polachek
CMAT
Kylie Minogue
Lana Del Rey
Miley Cyrus
Olivia Rodrigo
SZA
Taylor Swift
International Song of the Year
“What Was I Made For?” (Billie Eilish)
“Daylight” (David Kushner)
“Paint The Town Red” (Doja Cat)
“Giving Me” (Jazzy)
“People” (Libianca)
“Made You Look” (Meghan Trainor)
“Flowers” (Miley Cyrus)
“Stick Season” (Noah Kahan)
“Miss You” (Oliver Tree and Robin Schulz)
“Vampire” (Olivia Rodrigo)
“It Goes Like (Nanana)” (Peggy Gou)
“Calm Down” (Rema)
“Kill Bill” (SZA)
“Greedy” (Tate McRae)
“Water” (Tyla)
International Group of the Year
Blink-182
Boygenius
Foo Fighters
Gabriels
Paramore
Alternative/Rock Act
Blur
Bring Me The Horizon
The Rolling Stones
Young Fathers
Yussef Dayes
Pop Act
Calvin Harris
Charli XCX
Dua Lipa
Olivia Dean
RAYE
R&B Act
Cleo Sol
Jorja Smith
Mahalia
Raye
Sault
Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act
Casisdead
Central Cee
Dave
J Hus
Little Simz
Dance Act
Barry Can’t Swim
Becky Hill
Calvin Harris
Fred again..
Romy
The 2024 BRIT Awards will occur on March 2 and will be broadcast live on ITV1 and ITVX from London’s O2 arena.
