British talent has secured a strong presence in the 2026 Grammy nominations, with artists such as Fred again.., PinkPantheress, and FKA twigs earning nods across multiple categories. The nominations, announced on Tuesday, highlight a diverse range of UK acts competing for top honours.
Fred again.. is nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Recording for 'Victory Lap' with Skepta and PlaqueBoyMax, and for Best Dance/Electronic Album for 'Ten Days'. PinkPantheress appears in Best Pop Solo Performance for 'Illegal' and Best Alternative Album for 'Fancy That'. FKA twigs is also up for Best Alternative Album with 'Eusexua'.
Other UK nominees include Yungblud, who receives nods for Best Rock Performance for 'Changes (Live from Villa Park, Back to the Beginning)' and Best Rock Album for 'Idols'. The band Wet Leg is nominated for Best Alternative Performance for 'Mangetout' and Best Alternative Album for 'Moisturizer'.
In the pop field, Lola Young is nominated for Best Pop Solo Performance for 'Messy', while Olivia Dean and Katseye are among the Best New Artist contenders. The Cure’s album 'Songs of a Lost World' earns a Best Alternative Album nomination, and Bon Iver's 'Sable, Fable' is also in the running.
The 2026 Grammy Awards will take place in Los Angeles on January 31, 2026, with UK artists hoping to bring home multiple awards.
