Brit Awards 2024: Discover the Winners of the Prestigious Music Awards
Get ready for the prestigious Brit Awards ceremony happening in London this Saturday, where music icons from various genres will compete for the coveted trophies. Stay tuned to find out which artists will clinch the top prizes in this highly anticipated event.
The Brit Awards, the most prestigious music award in the United Kingdom, are currently taking place in London. Artists from various genres such as pop and rock from all over the world are vying for a chance to win one or more coveted trophies.
Leading the pack of nominees is English singer-songwriter RAYE, who has received a record-breaking seven nominations at the Brits. Her debut album "My 21st Century Blues" received critical acclaim last year, resulting in nominations for artist of the year, album of the year, best new artist, R&B act, and pop act. RAYE has also already claimed the songwriter of the year award before the official ceremony.
The artist of the year nominees for this year include RAYE, Dua Lipa, Arlo Parks, Jessie Ware, Little Simz, and Olivia Dean. This marks a big improvement from last year when there were no female-identifying acts nominated.
In the best new artist category, RAYE is joined by Mahalia, Olivia Dean, PinkPantheress, and Yussef Dayes.
Rachel Agatha Keen, aka RAYE, performing in 2023.
Rachel Agatha Keen, aka RAYE, performing in 2023.
The Brit Awards event is happening at the O2 Arena in London and will be hosted by Maya Jama, Roman Kemp, and Clara Amfo. Some of the performers announced to take the stage are Dua Lipa, Kylie Minogue, RAYE, Tate McRae, Jungle, and more. Minogue will also be honored with the prestigious global icon award.
Below find a complete list of nominees. Winners will be indicated in bold.
Song of the Year
Calvin Harris/Ellie Goulding, “Miracle”
Cassio, Raye, D-Block, “Prada”
Central Cee, “Let Go”
Dave, Central Cee, “Sprinter”
Dua Lipa, “Dance the Night Away”
Ed Sheeran, “Eyes Closed”
J Hus, Drake, “Who Told You”
Kenya Grace, “Strangers”
Lewis Capaldi, “Wish You the Best”
PinkPantheress, “Boys a Liar”
RAYE, 070 Shake, “Escapism” *WINNER
Rudimental, Charlotte Plank, Vibe Chemistry, “Dancing is Healing”
Stormzy, Debbie, “Firebabe”
Switch Disco, Ella Henderson, “React”
Venbee, Goddard, “Messy in Heaven”
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”
Best New Artist
Mahalia
Olivia Dean
PinkPantheress
RAYE *WINNER
Yussef Dayes
Blur performing in France in 2023.
Blur performing in France in 2023.
Damien Meyer/AFP/Getty Images
Artist of the Year
Arlo Parks
Central Cee
Dua Lipa
Fred Again
J Hus
Jessie Ware
Little Simz
Olivia Dean
RAYE
Group of the Year
Blur
Chase & Status
Headie One and K-Trap
Jungle *WINNER
Young Fathers
International Group of the Year
Blink-182
Boygenius
Foo Fighters
Gabriels
Paramore
Alternative/Rock Act
Blur
Bring Me the Horizon *WINNER
The Rolling Stones
Young Fathers
Yussef Dayes
British rapper Little Simz performs on stage during a concert at the NorthSide 2023 Music Festival, in Aarhus, Denmark, on June 2, 2023.
British rapper Little Simz performs on stage during a concert at the NorthSide 2023 Music Festival, in Aarhus, Denmark, on June 2, 2023.
Helle Arensbak/AFP/Ritzau Scanpix/Getty Images
Dance Act
Barry Can’t Swim
Becky Hill
Calvin Harris *WINNER
Fred Again
Romy
R&B Act
Cleo Sol
Jorja Smith
Mahalia
RAYE *WINNER
SAULT
Pop Act
Calvin Harris
Charli XCX
Dua Lipa
Olivia Dean
RAYE
Hip Hop/Rap/Grime Act
Casisdead *WINNER
Central Cee
Dave
J Hus
Little Simz
Calvin Harris, winner of the dance act Brit award on Saturday, at an event last month.
Calvin Harris, winner of the dance act Brit award on Saturday, at an event last month.
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International Artist of the Year
Asake
Burna Boy
Caroline Polachek
CMAT
Kylie Minogue
Lana Del Rey
Miley Cyrus
Olivia Rodrigo
SZA *WINNER
Taylor Swift
International Song of the Year
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”
Oliver Tree, Robin Schulz, “Miss You”
Olivia Rodrigo, “Vampire”
Peggy Gou, “(It Goes Like) Na Na Na”
Rema, “Calm Down”
SZA, “Kill Bill”
Tate McCrae, “Greedy”
Tyla, “Water”
Rising Star
Caity Baser
Sekou
The Last Dinner Party *WINNER
Editor's P/S:
The Brit Awards are a testament to the vibrant and diverse music scene in the United Kingdom. This year's nominees represent a wide range of genres, from pop and rock to R&B and hip-hop, and the representation of female-identifying artists is particularly encouraging. The success of artists like RAYE, Dua Lipa, and Little Simz demonstrates the growing prominence of women in the music industry.
The awards not only celebrate musical excellence but also recognize the cultural impact of music. The inclusion of artists like Kylie Minogue and SZA as international honorees underscores the global reach and influence of British music. The Brit Awards continue to play a vital role in promoting and showcasing the best that the UK music scene has to offer.
