Previous Brit Award nominees and winners from Berkshire

This year's Brit Awards 2021 nominees have already been announced with big names including Dua Lipa, Aj Tracey, Little Mix, The 1975 and more.

And whilst these artists represent other parts of the UK, we've taken a look back at some of the previous Brit Award nominees which are closer to home.

Here are some of the nominees from previous years who have links to Berkshire.

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Laura Marling

By Darshil Shah

In 2014, former Leighton Park School pupil Laura was nominated for the British Female Solo Artist category against Ellie Goulding, Jessie J, Birdy and Laura Mvula.

She was born in Hampshire but attended the school in Reading.

She first won the British Female Solo Artist in 2011 and was nominated for it again in 2012 but lost out to Adele.

Frances

By Frank Schwichtenberg

Berkshire singer Frances was nominated for the Critics’ Choice Award in 2016 as a future talent artist.

The singer-songwriter from Newbury, West Berkshire, wowed in Radio 1’s Live Lounge with a cover of Justin Bieber’s ‘What Do You Mean?

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She said at time: "It's such a huge honour to be nominated for the Critics' Choice award. I've followed the BRITs my whole life, but never thought I'd be lucky enough to be nominated. It's amazing to be part of something that has included so many of my idols and musical inspirations. An amazing feeling. Thank you."

Sir Elton John

Sir Elton John

Windsor resident Sir Elton John won his first ever Brits Icon award in 2013 for making a "lasting impact on the nation's culture".

The award recognised the iconic artist for his songs reaching the very highest level of British music achievement.

Will Young

Will Young

Wokingham singer Will Young won a BRIT award for Best British Breakthrough Act in 2003 and another in 2005 for Best Single for hit ‘Your Game'.

In an interview with The Sun, Young told the newspaper he is selling both of his awards, adding that he hopes he can raise £5000 for each for charity.

The Brit Awards, hosted by comedian Jack Whitehall, will take place later today in front of a 4,000-strong live audience without social distancing or face masks at London's O2 Arena.

The show is part of the Government's pilot scheme for reopening live events.

The BRIT Awards will be available to watch live on ITV and viewers can catch up on demand on the ITV Hub.