Nov 26, 2024, 8:42 AM
Nov 26, 2024, 12:00 AM

Three artists nominated for 2025 Brit Awards Rising Star prize

Highlights
  • The Brit Awards unveiled its all-male shortlist for the Rising Star award for 2025.
  • Nominees include Elmiene, Good Neighbours, and Myles Smith, highlighting their recent successes.
  • The nominations reflect a return of male artists in this category after several years.
Story

The Brit Awards announced the 2025 Rising Star award shortlist, showcasing an all-male group of nominees. This prize, formerly known as the Critics’ Choice, recognizes British talent poised for pop success. The nominees include Elmiene, a singer-songwriter from Oxford known for soulful R&B music, who released his debut EP earlier in 2024 and is set to release an album next year. The duo Good Neighbours from East London have made strides with their indie pop sound and signed with Capitol Records. Finally, Luton-based Myles Smith gained popularity with his hit single 'Stargazing', which reached No 4 on the UK singles chart. This shortlist marks a shift in nominations toward male artists, with the last winner being Sam Fender in 2019.

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