Ezra Collective, ​Nia Archives, and Fred again.. nominated for BRIT Awards 2025

Nia Archives makes history as the first jungle artist to receive three BRIT Award nominations

by · Mixmag

The nominations for this year’s BRIT Awards have been revealed, set to take place in March at London’s O2 Arena.

This year, Charli xcx leads with five nominations including Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Dance Act, Pop Act, and Album of the Year for her 2024 hit record ‘BRAT’.

Nia Archives also makes history as the first jungle artist to receive three BRIT Award nominations, two under the categories Artist of The Year and Dance Act in 2025, and a previous nomination for the Rising Star award in 2023.

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After bagging the Mercury Prize in 2023, Ezra Collective pick up four nominations at this year’s BRIT Awards, including Album of the Year, Group of the Year, Best New Artist, and Alternative / Rock Act.

Under the Dance Act category, Becky Hill, Charli xcx, Chase & Status, Fred again.. and Nia Archives are all up for this year’s award, while Central Cee, Dave, Stormzy, Ghetts, and Little Simz are all nominated for this year’s Hip Hop / Grime / Rap Act.

"This year's nominations once again showcase what an incredible array of diverse talent we have here in the UK,” says Atlantic Records’ Damian Christian.

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“I'm delighted that Charli is having her moment with an amazing five nominations. Congratulations to all of this year's nominees.”

Other acts nominated for awards this year include Confidence Man, Jamie xx, Michael Kiwanuka, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Fontaines D.C., and Jorja Smith.

This year’s ceremony takes place at the O2 Arena on Sunday, March 1. Check out the full list of nominees for The BRIT Awards 2025 here.

Gemma Ross is Mixmag's Assistant Editor, follow her on Twitter

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