The BRIT Awards 2026 nominations were officially announced on January 21, 2026, and this year’s list reflects a growing global influence, particularly from KPop artists. This time, BLACKPINK’s Rosé made history by becoming the first KPop soloist to receive a BRIT Awards nomination thanks to “APT.” The viral song, a collaboration with Bruno Mars, was nominated for International Song of the Year. The track was released in October 2024 and achieved major success on global charts, marking a new height for Korean solo artists worldwide and at the BRITs.
ROSÉ earns her first solo BRIT Award nomination for ‘APT.’ in the International Song of the Year category. pic.twitter.com/92e6BNgdH6
— Pop Core (@TheePopCore) January 21, 2026
KPop representation keeps growing stronger with the nominations of KPop Demon Hunters. The movie’s main song, “Golden,” performed by Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami under the fictional group name HUNTR/X, earned a nomination for International Song of the Year. In addition, HUNTR/X was nominated for International Group of the Year, becoming the first animated act ever nominated in that category. “Golden” previously won the Golden Globe Award and the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Original Song.
music doesn’t stop around the world 🌍
this year's nominees for International Group of the Year are:
• @geese_band
• @HAIMtheband
• HUNTR/X – EJAE, Audrey Nuna, @reiamimami
• @tameimpala
• @TURNSTILEHCBRITs 2026, lock it in 🔒
Saturday 28th February on ITV1 & ITVX in… pic.twitter.com/z93IPtCyFS— BRIT Awards (@BRITs) January 21, 2026
Rosé’s nomination also adds to her growing list of achievements, as she has now been nominated for Song of the Year categories at the BRIT Awards, the Grammy Awards, and the VMAs. Bruno Mars received an additional nomination in the same category for Die With A Smile with Lady Gaga. Similarly, KPop Demon Hunters is also nominated for Best Song Written for Visual Media, Song of the Year, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, and Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical.
Here’s the BRIT Awards full list of nominations
Artist of the year
Dave.
Fred again..
JADE.
Lily Allen.
Little Simz.
Lola Young.
Olivia Dean.
PinkPantheress.
Sam Fender.
Self Esteem.
Group of the year
The Last Dinner Party.
Pulp.
Sleep Token.
Wet Leg.
Wolf Alice.
Album of the year
Dave – The Boy Who Played The Harp.
Lily Allen – West End Girl.
Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving.
Sam Fender – People Watching.
Wolf Alice – The Clearing.
Song of the year
Calvin Harris & Clementine Douglas – Blessings.
Chrystal & Notion – The Days (Notion Remix).
Cynthia Erivo (feat. Ariana Grande) – Defying Gravity.
Ed Sheeran – Azizam.
Fred again.., Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax – Victory Lap.
Lewis Capaldi – Survive.
Lola Young – Messy.
Myles Smith – Nice To Meet You.
Olivia Dean – Man I Need.
Raye – Where Is My Husband!
Sam Fender (with Olivia Dean) – Rein Me In.
Skye Newman – Family Matters.
International artist of the year
Bad Bunny.
Chappell Roan.
CMAT.
Doechii.
Lady Gaga.
Rosalía.
Sabrina Carpenter.
Sombr.
Taylor Swift.
Tyler, The Creator.
International group of the year
Geese.
Haim.
HUNTR/X, Ejae / Audrey Nuna / Rei Ami.
Tame Impala.
Turnstile.
International song of the year
Alex Warren – Ordinary.
Chappell Roan – Pink Pony Club.
Disco Lines & Tinashe – No Broke Boys.
Gigi Perez – Sailor Song.
Gracie Abrams – That’s So True.
Huntr/x, Ejae / Audrey Nuna / Rei Ami – Golden.
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die With A Smile.
Ravyn Lenae – Love Me Not.
Rosé & Bruno Mars – APT.
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild.
Sombr – Undressed.
Taylor Swift – The Fate of Ophelia.
Breakthrough artist
Barry Can’t Swim.
EsDeeKid.
Jim Legxacy.
Lola Young.
Skye Newman.
Critics’ Choice
Jacob Alon (winner).
Rose Gray.
Sienna Spiro.
Best alternative / rock act
Blood Orange.
Lola Young.
Sam Fender.
Wet Leg.
Wolf Alice.
Best pop act
Jade.
Lily Allen.
Lola Young.
Olivia Dean.
Raye.
Best hip hop / rap / grime act
Central Cee.
Dave.
Jim Legxacy.
Little Simz.
Loyle Carner.
Best R&B act
Jim Legxacy.
Kwn.
Mabel.
Sasha Keable.
Sault.
Best dance act
Calvin Harris & Clementine Douglas.
FKA twigs.
Fred again..Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax.
PinkPantheress.
Sammy Virji.
