The Brit Awards are taking a gender-neutral twist this upcoming year, and we finally know who’ll be competing for the shiny trophies. Adele and Ed Sheeran topped the list of nominees in four gender-neutral categories, joined by Dave and Little Simz.
All four artists are in the running for two of the biggest awards of the night—the artists of the year and album of the year. Adele is competing with her recently released album 30, while Sheeran will face here with his latest LP Equals aka =. Sam Fender joins them as the fifth contender.
Adele, Sheeran, and Dave are also in the running for the song of the year, but the field is more crowded than ever. The list of nominees features a total of 15 songs, including Sheeran’s “Bad Habits”, Adele’s “Easy on Me”, and “Cold Heart” by Elton John and Dua Lipa.
The Brits shared their list of nominees about a year after announcing they would be removing gendered categories from all future ceremonies. The British male solo artist award and the British female solo artist award were replaced by a single category, with several more additional categories being introduced or revived.
The upcoming Brit Awards will be held on February 8th, 2022 at the O2 Arena in London, with Mo Gilligan hosting the ceremony.
FULL LIST OF NOMINATIONS FOR 2022 BRIT AWARDS:
Album of the year
Adele – 30
Dave – We’re All Alone In This Together
Little Simz – Sometimes I Might Be Introvert
Sam Fender – Seventeen Going Under
Artist of the Year
Adele
Dave
Ed Sheeran
Little Simz
Sam Fender
Best group
Coldplay
D-Block Europe
Little Mix
London Grammar
Wolf Alice
Song of the Year
A1 & J1 – Latest Trends
Adele – Easy On Me
Anne-Marie, KSI & Digital Farm Animals – Don’t Play
Becky Hill & David Guetta – Remember
Central Cee – Obsessed With You
Dave ft Stormzy – Clash
Ed Sheeran – Bad Habits
Elton John & Dua Lipa – Cold Heart (Pnau Mix)
Glass Animals – Heat Waves
Joel Corry, Raye & David Guetta – Bed
KSI – Holiday
Nathan & 220Kid & Billen Ted – Wellerman
Riton, Nightcrawlers & Mufasa – Friday
Tion Wayne & Russ Millions – Body
Tom Grennan – Little Bit Of Love
Best new artist
Central Cee
Griff
Joy Crookes
Little Simz
Self Esteem
Best international artist
Billie Eilish
Doja Cat
Lil Nas X
Olivia Rodrigo
Taylor Swift
Best international group
Abba
BTS
Maneskin
Silk Sonic
War On Drugs
Best international song
ATB / Topic / A7S – Your Love (9PM)
Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever
Ckay – Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah)
Doja Cat ft SZA – Kiss Me More
Drake ft Lil Baby – Girls Want Girls
Galantis, David Guetta & Little Mix – Heartbreak Anthem
Jonasu – Black Magic
Kid Laroi & Justin Bieber – Stay
Lil Nas X – Montero (Call Me By Your Name)
Lil TJ & 6lack – Calling My Phone
Maneskin – I Wanna Be Your Slave
Olivia Rodrigo – Good 4U
Polo G – Rapstar
Tiesto – The Business
The Weeknd – Save Your Tears
Brits Rising Star
Holly Humberstone – Winner
Bree Runway
Lola Young
Best dance
Becky Hill
Calvin Harris
Fred Again
Joel Corry
Raye
Best rock/alternative
Coldplay
Glass Animals
Sam Fender
Tom Grennan
Wolf Alice
Best pop/R&B
Adele
Dua Lipa
Ed Sheeran
Griff
Joy Crookes
Best hip-hop/grime/rap
AJ Tracey
Central Cee
Dave
Ghetts
Little Simz