Multi-platinum recording artist, songwriter and producer PinkPantheress has been named because the recipient of Producer of the 12 months on the BRIT Awards 2026.
The award is determined on by a choose panel of professional judges from the music manufacturing sector, and has beforehand been awarded to a roll name of acclaimed British producers, together with Paul Epworth, Calvin Harris, Fred once more.., and, final yr’s winner, A. G. Prepare dinner.
Trailblazing artist PinkPantheress is the worthy recipient of this yr’s award, breaking two BRITs data within the course of. Not solely is she the youngest ever recipient of this prestigious award, which recognises the excellence of her work in music manufacturing and the vital contribution this has made throughout the yr, however she can also be the primary girl to be offered with the honour. While she shall be taking dwelling Producer of the 12 months on the BRITs, she can also be nominated for 2 additional awards: Artist of the 12 months and Dance Act.
PinkPantheress has made a big impact on the music trade over the previous yr, together with her newest mixtape Fancy That being shortlisted for the 2025 Mercury Prize. She has additionally dominated the charts with singles together with ‘Boy’s a Liar’, ‘Unlawful’, and ‘Stateside’ (together with the latest Zara Larsson remix). PinkPantheress was topped Producer of the 12 months on the Billboard Girls in Music Awards and honoured in Forbes’ 30 Underneath 30 checklist.
Talking about successful the BRITs Producer of the 12 months Award, PinkPantheress stated: “As the primary girl to win this award, I’m grateful to be recognised. My music manufacturing is the factor I’m proudest of, and I’ve labored actually arduous at it, so I hope this evokes others to pursue their ardour.”
Stacey Tang, Chair of the 2026 BRIT Awards Committee and Co-President of RCA Information at Sony Music UK added: “PinkPantheress is each an ingenious and instinctive voice in British pop proper now. As a producer, she’s exact and playful, constructing daring, boundary increasing sounds that journey past the UK. She’s quietly reshaping what trendy pop may be, and in doing so, opening the door for a brand new wave of feminine producers to step ahead. Celebrating her on the BRITs is each well timed and vital.”
This yr’s BRIT Awards will happen on Saturday February 28 at its new Manchester dwelling, the Co-op Stay. Offered by Jack Whitehall, the night will embody a star-studded line up of performances from Olivia Dean, Harry Types, Wolf Alice, Mark Ronson, ROSALÍA, Alex Warren, and sombr. EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI, the singing voices of Okay-Pop Demon Hunters group HUNTR/X, may even be recording a particular efficiency pre-filmed in entrance of invited followers.
Olivia Dean and Lola Younger lead the pack for this yr’s nominations, with an enormous 5 nods every. Sam Fender is up for 4 awards, while the likes of Lily Allen, Calvin Harris, JADE, Wolf Alice, Ed Sheeran, Little Simz, PinkPantheress, RAYE, Skye Newman, Moist Leg have additionally been recognised.
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