The Brit Awards faced a lot of criticism after featuring an all-male field for the best British artist last year, and they’ve decided to do something about it. The upcoming ceremony is bringing some major changes our way in an attempt to boost inclusivity and representation.
The Brit Awards came under fire after last year’s nominations were announced, and the list of contenders for British artist of the year included five male nominees. This happened shortly after the merger of the best male and best female categories in 2021, and this category will reportedly expand from five to ten nominees to ensure a more balanced field.
Dr. Jo Twist, CEO of awards organizers the BPI, told BBC they were disappointed that no women were nominated for artist of the year in 2023, and decided to make the necessary changes after reaching out to people in the industry.
“The BRITs is committed to making the show as inclusive and representative as possible. The changes to this year’s categories are part of an ongoing process of evolution, and we will continue to review, listen and learn,” said Twist in a statement.
The 2024 Brit Award will return to London’s O2 Arena on March 2, 2024, and the list of nominees is yet to be announced.
