SOMBR to Perform at 2026 BRIT Awards!

SOMBR has been confirmed as the latest act set to take to the stage at this year's . 

The American singer-songwriter, 20, whose real name is Shane Michael Boose, rose to fame in 2025 with his smash hit single Back To Friends, which hit number one on 's Global and US charts. 

He also cracked the Billboard Hot 100 top-ten singles and landed number one pop song in America.

His rapid rise led to sell-out headline tours in the US, UK, Europe, Australia and and saw appearances from surprise guests like and Laufey.

The musician has also been nominated for International Artist of the Year and International Song of the Year for his hit 2025 single, Undressed. 

SOMBR will join an already impressive lineup for the star-studded ceremony, which takes place on February 28.  

Previously announced performers include Harry Styles, Olivia Dean, EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI - the singing voices of HUNTR/X - as well as Wolf Alice, Mark Ronson, ROSALÍA, and Alex Warren. 

SOMBR said: 'I'm so honoured to be performing at the iconic BRIT Awards. I am so thankful to everyone who has supported me this past year. I love the UK and all the British people, it's my second home!' 

Leading the charge for this year's nominations are Lola Young and Olivia Dean with five nods each, closely followed by comeback queen , who has been recognised in three categories.

Since removing gendered categories, such as Best Male and Best Female, in 2022, the Award show has faced heavy backlash for the low number of female artists nominated, particularly in 2023 when the Artist Of The Year shortlist was entirely male.

However, this year has seen a major turnaround, with 70 per cent of nominations being female or non-binary.

Lily

The singer, 40, used the album to chronicle the collapse of her marriage to star and detailed his alleged affair whilst they were together.

Lily will go up against Lola and Olivia for Artist Of The Year at the ceremony on February 28. while she is also nominated for Album Of The Year and Pop Act.

Lily's acclaimed album recounted in painful detail the break-up of her four-year marriage to David and devoted much of her lyrics to his infidelity with a secret lover. 

Lola, 24, is also up for Breakthrough Artist and Alternative/Rock Act, but it is unknown if she will attend the ceremony.

Following the announcement, she said: 'Five BRIT Nominations, how is this even possible? I've had this dream a thousand times, so I'm slightly convinced that my alarm clock is about to wake me up. 

'Seriously, this means so much to me. I am so grateful for this moment and to be nominated alongside the incredible other nominees.'

In September, she had to cancel her remaining tour dates to take a break and get her 'head in a better place', days after sparking concern by collapsing on stage at a New York gig.

During the accident, which took place in September 2024, the English star was 'carried off stage' by staff during her performance, but eventually reassured fans that she was fine. 

Lola revealed in December 2025 that her 'head is in a better place' as she returned to her social media account with an emotional message.

In the candid post, Lola wrote: 'Hey, I just wanted to express gratitude to everyone who has given me time and space to gather myself and get my head in a better place.

'I've felt so much love and support from you all and it has helped more than you will ever know.

'I am hoping to gradually get back to performing and continuing pursuing my dreams. Happy holidays to you all and can't wait to see you in 2026. Life is a journey, nothing is perfect but today I am doing well. All my love always, Lola x.'

Olivia, 26, blew up this year, and she became the first woman to claim the UK's No 1 single and album in the same week since Adele in 2021, with her song Man I Need and album The Art Of Loving.

She has been nominated in five categories and will be performing at the Award ceremony.