The BRIT Awards have confirmed the shortlist for the 2026 Critics’ Selection, with Jacob Alon, Rose Grey and SIENNA SPIRO all vying for the title.
The three artists observe within the footsteps of earlier winners together with Adele, Florence and the Machine, Ellie Goulding and extra, with The Final Dinner Social gathering and Myles Smith taking house the title in more moderen years. For the reason that award was launched in 2008, it has been thought-about a dependable barometer in predicting who will grow to be family names, recognising the competition headliners and prize winners of the long run.
Jack Saunders completely revealed the nominations this night (December 3) on Radio 1’s New Music Present. The winner will probably be introduced in January, forward of the ceremony at Manchester’s Co-Op Stay – the primary time it has taken place exterior of London – the next month.
To be eligible for Critics’ Selection, artists have to be British and never have but achieved a High 20 album or a couple of High 20 single as of October 31, 2025.
Alon’s debut album ‘In Limerence’ was nominated for the Mercury Prize earlier this 12 months. Ya magnificence! Tapadh leibh for recognising my work for this award you legends!” they stated of their nomination. “Although I’m Scottish & Irish earlier than I’m British, I recognize the BRITs critics for this recognition. I actually care about and imagine on this music and it makes my world brighter each time it reaches another person. Hopefully this nomination means some extra stunning folks would possibly discover one thing on this wee album. ‘Mon the gays!!!’”
coming at you with their ethereal power, it is Jacob Alon
welcome them to the BRITs Critics’ Selection Class of 2026 ✨#BRITs pic.twitter.com/DkyC4vaiAF
— BRIT Awards (@BRITs) December 3, 2025
Grey additionally launched her debut album, ‘Louder Please’, this 12 months. ““I’m so excited for this nomination!! This second looks like a particular reminder of how far this journey has carried me and what a loopy 12 months it’s been. One 12 months in the past, I used to be manifesting so arduous for my album ‘Louder, Please’ to journey, to seek out its folks, to essentially get its gentle. And it did. Releasing this report has genuinely modified my life. I’m so grateful to everybody who’s been half
of this journey and I can’t look forward to what’s to return. Thanks BRITs.”
calling all get together folks, it is @rosegray_
welcome her to the BRITs Critics’ Selection Class of 2026 ✨#BRITs pic.twitter.com/K4PEDmJBCN
— BRIT Awards (@BRITs) December 3, 2025
Spiro launched her debut EP ‘Sink Now, Swim Later’ earlier this 12 months. “So past honoured and grateful to be nominated for this 12 months’s Critics’ Selection BRIT Award! To assume I began releasing music final 12 months, I’d by no means have anticipated this in any respect. Thanks a lot!”
queen of the 3AM heartbreak anthems, it is @sienna_spiro
welcome her to the BRITs Critics’ Selection Class of 2026 ✨#BRITs pic.twitter.com/79ZEwM7Gez
— BRIT Awards (@BRITs) December 3, 2025
Final month, the trophy design for the 2026 version of the ceremony was revealed. The challenge was led by acclaimed British designer Matthew Williamson, who drew inspiration from “his Manchester roots and the town’s well-known drive and resilience”.
The amber-toned resin trophy resembles the golden honey of a employee bee – Manchester’s mascot – atop a globe representing the worldwide attain of British music. It’s described as being “easy, refined and placing”.
