The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard nominations are here, with Turnstile and Sleep Token both getting named for the first time.
Turnstile and Sleep Token are among this year’s BRIT Awards nominations.
The Baltimore hardcore superstars are facing off against Geese, Haim, HUNTR/X – EJAE / Audrey Nuna / REI AMi and Tame Impala in the International Group Of The Year category, while Vessel and co. have received their first BRIT nomination in Group Of The Year – up against The Last Dinner Party, Pulp, Wet Leg and Wolf Alice.
Elsewhere, Blood Orange, Lola Young, Sam Fender, Wet Leg and Wolf Alice are all up for Best Alternative / Rock Act.
“The breadth of artists nominated reflects a thriving year in music and reaffirms that British artists continue to capture imaginations across the globe,” says Stacey Tang, Chair of the 2026 BRIT Awards Committee and Co-President of RCA Records at Sony Music UK. “I think this list is a powerful demonstration of how vibrant and varied music is right now, with artists across different genres and generations reflecting music that is both commercially successful and has lasting cultural impact. At its core, the BRIT Awards exists to celebrate creativity, and these nominations set the stage for an exciting and memorable night.”
“It’s fantastic to see British talent doing so well across the board, especially a next generation of brilliant artists who have broken through with such impact on the global stage in the past 12 months led by Olivia Dean, Lola Young, Sam Fender, PinkPantheress, Skye Newman, among others – our congratulations to all The BRITs nominees and their labels,” continues BPI Chief Executive, Dr Jo Twist OBE. “The BRIT Awards with Mastercard in Manchester will provide a compelling moment for them all to shine brightly and to spotlight the diverse breadth of talent drawn across the UK and internationally.”
The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard will take place in Manchester for the very first time this year, at its ‘new home’ of Co-op Live on February 28.
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