BRIT Awards 2026: Dean vs. Young in Manchester!

BRIT Awards 2026: Dean vs. Young in Manchester!

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Rising British stars Olivia Dean and Lola Young will go head to head at the BRIT Awards tonight with the pair leading the nominations with five each, while is up for three honours.

The young women will compete for best artist and best song at tonight's ceremony in Manchester with Lily also in the running following the release of her revenge album West End Girl.

The BRITS head north from London for the first time tonight with the awards staged at the Co-op Live arena. Comedian resumes hosting duties for a sixth times having fronted the awards in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2025 .

The ceremony is live on from 8pm with live performances from , Olivia Dean and .

Follow live updates from the 2026 below 

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The BRIT Awards red carpet is underway!

Good evening! Welcome to the live blog for the 2026 BRIT Awards, which for the first time in its history is being held in Manchester.

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Follow along for all the latest red carpet gossip, and winners when the ceremony kicks off at 8:15pm

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