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The BRIT Awards 2024 nominations are finally out!
Over the past 12 months, singers from across the globe have been preparing for the star-studded ceremony in March of this year, with the hopes of finding themselves nominated for an award. This year, the likes of Fred Again.., Libianca, Venbee, Caroline Polachek, Ella Henderson, Romy Niall Horan, Claire Richards, Scouting For Girls, The Reytons and McFly found themselves eligible for a nomination from the BRITS Voting Council.
But while some artists were celebrated, the likes of Tom Meighan, the former frontman of Kasabian and Slowthai being eligible sparked fury. Meighan was convicted of domestic assault in 2020 having assaulted his partner Vikki Ager in the same year. Pop royalty, Mel B MBE stated she was "deeply disappointed" by Meighan being shortlisted following the release of his solo album, The Reckoning being eligible for Album of the Year, Best British Rock/Alternative Act and Artist of the Year.
Fred Again.. has two nominations for the BRIT Awards (Getty Images)
Central Cee has found himself nominated for a string of awards (PR)Today, the official nominations were released by the academy across their official Facebook and Instagram accounts. Presented by Yinka Bokinni, fans got to see interviews with some of the nominees as well as an appearance from Radio 1 DJ, Jack Saunders.
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Song of the Year
- Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding – Miracle
- Cassö, Raye and D-Block Eruope – Prada
- Central Cee – Let Go
- Dave and Central Cee – Sprinter
- Dua Lipa – Dance The Night
- Ed Sheeran – Eyes Closed
- J Hus featuring Drake – Who Told You
- Kenya Grace – Strangers
- Lewis Capaldi – Wish You The Best
- Pinkpatheress – Boys a liar
- Raye featuring 070 Shake – Escapism
- Rudimental, Charlotte and Vibe Chemistry – Dancing Is Healing
- Stormzy featuring Debbie – Firebabe
- Switch Disco and Ella Henderson – React
- VenBee and Goddard – Messy In Heaven
Best New Artist
- Mahalia
- Olivia Dean
- Pinkpanthress
- Raye
- Yussef Dayes
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
International Group of the Year
- Blink-182
- Boygenius
- Foo Fighters
- Gabriels
- Paramore
Dance Act
- Barry Can't Swim
- Becky Hill
- Calvin Harris
- Fred Again..
- Romy
R&B Act
- Cleo Sol
- Jorja Smith
- Mahalia
- Raye
- Sault
Blur have found themselves nominated for three awards (Reuben Bastienne-Lewis)Alternative/Rock Act
- Blur
- Bring Me The Horizon
- The Rolling Stones
- Young Fathers
- Yussef Dayes
Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act
- Casisdead
- Central Cee
- Dave
- J Hus
- Little Simz
Pop Act
- Calvin Harris
- Charli XCX
- Dua Lipa
- Olivia Dean
- Raye
Miley Cyrus has two nominations (PR)
Scottish DJ and producer Calvin Harris has been recognised three times (Getty Images)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
- Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For?
- David Kushner – Daylight
- Doja Cat – Paint the Town Red
- Jazzy – Giving Me
- Libianca – People
- Meghan Trainor – Made You Look
- Miley Cyrus – Flowers
- Noah Kahan – Stick Season
- Olivier Tree & Robin Schulz – Miss You
- Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
- Peggy Gou – (It Goes Like) Na Na
- Rema – Calm Down
- SZA – Kill Bill
- Tate McRae – Greedy
- TYLA – Water
Mastercard Album of the Year
- Blur – The Ballad of Darren
- J Hus – Beautiful and Brutal Yard
- Little Simz – No Thank You
- Raye – My 21st Century Blues
- Young Fathers – Heavy Heavy
It was also announced that Dua Lipa will be performing at the 2024 ceremony.
Following a diversity row, there has been a dramatic change for the BRITS. Last year, they sparked fury when it emerged no female musician had been nominated for Best Artist. In 2021, the categories for Best Male and Best Female were merged into one category.
Upon collecting the gong last year, Harry Styles made a nod to the unfairness and named Rina Sawayama, Becky Hill and Charli XCX while acknowledging his "privilege" as a male artist. This year, bosses behind the awards have increased the number of shortlisted stars from five to ten.
This year, the BRIT Awards return to London's O2 Arena on Saturday, March 2, and will be broadcast across ITV and ITVX. The official BRIT Award, sponsored by Mastercard for this year has been designed by British visual artist and painter, Rachel Jones. She follows in the footsteps of the likes of the late Dame Vivienne Westwood, Tracey Emin, Slawn and Sir Phillip Treacy.