The 2018 Brit Awards are about a month away so not surprisingly we saw the nominations for this one announced over the weekend. All genres of music are represented, making it one of our favorites to talk about. You won’t be surprised to hear that Ed Sheeran leads all males with four nominations, but Dua Lipa having five, leading everyone, might surprise you.
Performers for this one were also announced with Stormzy, Rag’N’Bone Man, Foo Fighters and Sam Smith performing at this one. Let’s take a look at some of those who will be recognized come February 21…
British Artist Video of the Year
Dua Lipa, “New Rules”
Ed Sheeran, “Shape of You”
Harry Styles, “Sign of The Times”
Anne-Marie, “Ciao Adios”
Calvin Harris Feat. Pharrell Williams/Katy Perry/Big Sean, “Feels”
Liam Payne Feat. Quavo, “Strip That Down”
Clean Bandit Feat. Zara Larsson, “Symphony”
Jonas Blue Feat. William Singe, “Mama”
Little Mix, “Touch”
ZAYN and Taylor Swift, “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever”
British Breakthrough Act
J Hus
Dave
Loyle Carner
Dua Lipa
Sampha
British Female Solo Artist
Kate Tempest
Dua Lipa
Paloma Faith
Jessie Ware
Laura Marling
British Male Solo Artist
Ed Sheeran
Loyle Carner
Rag’N’Bone Man
Liam Gallagher
Stormzy
British Group
Royal Blood
Gorillaz
Wolf Alice
The xx
London Grammar
British Album of the Year
J Hus, Common Sense
Rag’n’Bone Man, Human
Dua Lipa, Dua Lipa
Ed Sheeran, ÷
Stormzy, Gang Signs & Prayer
British Single
Calvin Harris Feat. Pharrell Williams/Katy Perry/Big Sean, “Feels”
Liam Payne Feat. Quavo, “Strip That Down”
Clean Bandit Feat. Zara Larsson, “Symphony”
Dua Lipa, “New Rules”
Little Mix, “Touch”
Rag’n’Bone Man, “Human”
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”
International Group
Arcade Fire
The Killers
LCD Soundsystem
Foo Fighters
Haim
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