Charli XCX has been making waves in the music industry, especially during awards season. With the most Brit nominations for any artist this year, including artist of the year, album of the year, song of the year, and dance and pop act, she is truly dominating the scene.
Seven-Time Brit Winner Dua Lipa
Following closely behind Charli XCX is seven-time Brit winner Dua Lipa, who has secured four nominations this year. These nominations include pop act, artist of the year, album of the year for “Radical Optimism,” and song of the year for “Training Season.” Dua Lipa’s continued success is evident in her recognition at the Brits.
Album of the Year Contenders
Among the contenders for album of the year is The Last Dinner Party, last year’s Brits rising star winners. They are also nominated in the group of the year, best new artist, and alternative/rock act categories. Additionally, British jazz quintet Ezra Collective, who won the 2023 Mercury Prize, will be making their Brits debut with nominations in the same categories.
The Beatles’ Return
The legendary band, The Beatles, are back in the spotlight with a nomination for song of the year for “Now & Then.” This marks their return to the Brits nearly 50 years after their last nomination in 1977. Other British artists who have received multiple nominations this year include Beabadoobee, Central Cee, Jade, and more.
Upcoming Awards Show
The winners of the Brit Awards will be announced during a live show on March 1 at The O2 arena. The event will be broadcast exclusively on ITV1 and ITVX. Additionally, the winners of the five genre awards will be determined by a public vote through WhatsApp, opening on Jan. 31 and closing on Feb. 14.
Brit Committee’s Statement
Damian Christian, managing director and president of promotions at Atlantic Records and chair of the Brit Committee for 2025, expressed his excitement about this year’s nominations. He highlighted the diverse talent in the UK and praised Charli XCX for her five nominations. The partnership with Whatsapp for voting adds a new and exciting element to the process, bringing fans closer to the show.
Brit Nominations 2025
Mastercard Album of the Year
Charli XCX – Brat, Atlantic/Warner Music
Ezra Collective – Dance, No One’s Watching, Partisan Records
Dua Lipa – Radical Optimism, Warner/Warner Music
The Cure – Songs of a Lost World, Polydor/Universal Music
The Last Dinner Party – Prelude to Ecstasy, Island/Universal Music
Artist, Group, and New Artist Categories
Artist of the Year
Beabadoobee, Dirty Hit
Central Cee, Columbia/Sony Music
Charli XCX, Atlantic/Warner Music
Dua Lipa, Warner/Warner Music
Fred Again.., Atlantic/Warner Music
Jamie xx, Young/XL Beggars
Michael Kiwanuka, Polydor/Universal Music
Nia Archives, Island/Universal Music
Rachel Chinouriri, Parlophone/Universal Music
Sam Fender, Polydor/Universal Music
Group of the Year
Bring Me the Horizon, RCA/Sony Music
Coldplay, Parlophone/Warner Music
Ezra Collective, Partisan Records
The Cure, Polydor/Universal Music
The Last Dinner Party, Island/Universal Music
Best New Artist
English Teacher, Island/Universal Music
Ezra Collective, Partisan Records
Myles Smith, RCA/Sony Music
Rachel Chinouriri, Parlophone/Universal Music
The Last Dinner Party, Island/Universal Music
Song of the Year Nominations
Song of the Year
“I Like the Way You Kiss Me,” Artemas, Parlophone/Warner Music
“Kisses,” BI3SS x CamrinWatsin (ft. Bbyclose), Atlantic/Warner Music
“BAND4BAND,” Central Cee (ft. Lil Baby), Columbia/Capitol/Motown/Sony Music
“Guess,” Charli XCX (ft. Billie Eilish), Atlantic/Interscope/Warner Music
“Backbone,” Chase & Status (ft. Stormzy), 0207 Records/EMI/Merky/Universal Music
“Feelslikeimfallinginlove,” Coldplay, Parlophone/Warner Music
“Training Season,” Dua Lipa, Warner/Warner Music
“Alibi,” Ella Henderson (ft. Rudimental), Atlantic/Warner Music
“Angel of My Dreams,” Jade, RCA/Sony Music
“Kehlani,” Jordan Adetunji, Warner/Warner Music
“Thick of It,” KSI (ft. Trippie Redd), Atlantic/Warner Music
“Stargazing,” Myles Smith, RCA/Sony Music
“You’re Christmas to Me,” Sam Ryder, East West/Rhino/Warner Music
“Somedays,” Sonny Fedora/Jazzy/D.O.D, Solotoko/Ada Warner Music
“Now and Then,” The Beatles, Apple/UMR
FAQs
Q: When will the winners of the Brit Awards be announced?
A: The winners will be announced during a live show on March 1 at The O2 arena.
Q: How are the winners of the genre awards determined?
A: The winners of the five genre awards will be determined by a public vote exclusively through WhatsApp, opening on Jan. 31 and closing on Feb. 14.
Q: Who is the managing director of Atlantic Records and the chair of the Brit Committee for 2025?
A: Damian Christian holds the position of managing director and president of promotions at Atlantic Records and is the chair of the Brit Committee for 2025.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Brit Awards 2025 nominations showcase the incredible talent present in the UK music industry. With artists like Charli XCX, Dua Lipa, and The Beatles in the running for various awards, the competition is fierce. The upcoming live show promises to be an exciting event, with winners being announced and celebrated for their contributions to the music scene.
Credit: variety.com
