The full list of 2018 BRIT Awards nominees was revealed Saturday, Jan 13 during a special ceremony and breakout pop star Dua Lipa leads the pack.
The “New Rules” singer is up for five awards including British single and British artist video of the year while Ed Sheeran is nominated for four awards : British male solo artist, British album of the year, British single and British artist video of the year.
5 BRIT NOMINATIONS!!! I CAN’T BELIEVE IT!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/2fVrqmz4rv
— DUA LIPA (@DUALIPA) January 13, 2018
In the British Breakthrough Act category, Dua Lipa will compete against three rappers Dave, J Hus (nominated for three awards) and Loyle Carner but also soul crooner Sampha.
Jorja Smith already winning
Besides being the leading nominees, both Dua Lipa and Ed Sheeran are set to perform during the Brits alongside Sam Smith, Stormzy and Foo Fighters who are all part of the line up.
Soul sensation Jorja Smith who hasn’t been nominated still won a particular price as she was revealed as the winner of the 2018 critics’ choice BRIT Award.
Brits Critics Choice For 2018 🌹Still Speechless pic.twitter.com/pSZK1VDVb0
— JMoney (@JorjaSmith) January 14, 2018
The ceremony will take place at London’s 02 Arena on Feb 21.
See the full list of nominees below :
British Artist Video of the Year
Anne-Marie, “Ciao Adios”
Calvin Harris Feat. Pharrell Williams/Katy Perry/Big Sean, “Feels”
Clean Bandit Feat. Zara Larsson, “Symphony”
Dua Lipa, “New Rules”
Ed Sheeran, “Shape of You”
Harry Styles, “Sign of The Times”
Jonas Blue Feat. William Singe, “Mama”
Liam Payne Feat. Quavo, “Strip That Down”
Little Mix, “Touch”
ZAYN and Taylor Swift, “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever”
British Breakthrough Act
Dave
Dua Lipa
J Hus
Loyle Carner
Sampha
British Female Solo Artist
Dua Lipa
Jessie Ware
Kate Tempest
Laura Marling
Paloma Faith
British Male Solo Artist
Ed Sheeran
Liam Gallagher
Loyle Carner
Rag’N’Bone Man
Stormzy
British Group
Gorillaz
London Grammar
Royal Blood
Wolf Alice
The xx
British Album of the Year
Dua Lipa, Dua Lipa
Ed Sheeran, ÷
J Hus, Common Sense
Rag’n’Bone Man, Human
Stormzy, Gang Signs & Prayer
British Single
Calvin Harris Feat. Pharrell Williams/Katy Perry/Big Sean, “Feels”
Clean Bandit Feat. Zara Larsson, “Symphony”
Dua Lipa, “New Rules”
Ed Sheeran, “Shape of You”
J Hus, “Did You See”
Jax Jones Feat. Raye, “You Don’t Know Me”
Jonas Blue Feat. William Singe, “Mama”
Liam Payne Feat. Quavo, “Strip That Down”
Little Mix, “Touch”
Rag’n’Bone Man, “Human”
International Group
Arcade Fire
Foo Fighters
Haim
The Killers
LCD Soundsystem
International Female Solo Artist
Alicia Keys
Björk
Lorde
P!nk
Taylor Swift
International Male Solo Artist
Beck
Childish Gambino
DJ Khaled
Drake
Kendrick Lamar
