Olivia Dean, Lola Young Lead 2026 Brit Nominations As Awards Move To Manchester

Grammy winners Olivia Dean and Lola Young are leading nominations at the 2026 Brit Awards, as the ceremony makes history by taking place outside London for the first time.

This year’s event will be held in Manchester on Saturday night, with the city already buzzing ahead of the show.

Among the headline performers are Harry Styles, Wolf Alice, Raye and Dean, with organisers confirming a tribute to rock legend Ozzy Osbourne led by Robbie Williams.

Noel Gallagher will receive a special songwriting award in recognition of his contribution to British music. At the same time, producer and songwriter Mark Ronson is set to be honoured for his outstanding contribution to music.

PinkPantheress has been named Producer of the Year, becoming the youngest recipient of the award and the first woman to win the category.

Also scheduled to perform are Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, the singing voices behind the fictional K-pop group HUNTR/X from the animated project KPop Demon Hunters.

The relocation of the Brit Awards marks a significant shift for the ceremony, which has long been associated with London. It reflects a broader push to spotlight music talent and audiences across the UK.