BBC Music Awards nominees announced

The BBC have announced their picks for their first music awards, due to be handed out later this week.

David Bowie (pictured), Royal Blood, Sam Smith and Jungle are amongst those nominated for Best British Artist of the year, while Prince, Lorde, Dolly Parton and Pharrell make up some of the names in the Best International Artist category.

The awards are set to take place on Thursday 11th December and London's Earl Court, hosted by Chris Evans and Fearne Cotton, and will also be broadcast live across BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2.

Live performances from the likes of Calvin Harris, Clean Bandit, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, George Ezra and many more will also take place.

Click here for the full details and see the complete list of nominees below.

Best British Artist
David Bowie
Ed Sheeran
Elbow
Jungle
Royal Blood
Sam Smith

Best International Artist
Dolly Parton
Gregory Porter
Lorde
Pharrell
Prince
Taylor Swift

More News

Regina Spektor drops new track 'Birdsong'

After releasing her seventh studio album 'Remember Us To Life' back in 2016, Regina Spektor has remained mildly prolific in the years since and now... 5 years 5 months ago

The Vaccines share new track 'All My Friends Are Falling In Love'

After returning earlier this year to share their brilliant new album 'Combat Sports', The Vaccines are back already with another brand new cut.... 5 years 5 months ago

Superchunk collaborate with Fucked Up's Damian Abraham on new single 'Our Work Is Done'

After releasing their comeback album ‘What A Time To Be Alive’ earlier in the year, Superchunk have now returned to deliver a special 7" charity... 5 years 5 months ago

Girlpool announce new album 'What Chaos Is Imaginary'

After returning earlier this year to share the singles ‘Lucy’s’ and ‘Where You Sink’, Girlpool have now announced their plans for a new studio album... 5 years 5 months ago

Chvrches announce new EP 'Hansa Session'

Having remained fairly prolific since the release of their latest album 'Love Is Dead', Chvrches have now announced their plans for a new EP release... 5 years 5 months ago

The Japanese House announces debut album 'Good At Falling'

After returning back in September to share the single 'Lilo', The Japanese House aka frontwoman Amber Bain has now announced her plans for her first... 5 years 5 months ago

Raleigh Ritchie returns with new single 'Me Myself & I'

After returning earlier this year to drop the single 'Time In A Tree', Game Of Thrones actor and musician Raleigh Ritchie has now returned to share... 5 years 5 months ago

Yellow Days shares new track 'What's It All For?'

After returning with his brilliant single 'How Can I Love You?' back in September, Yellow Days aka George Van Den Broek is back once again to share... 5 years 5 months ago

Anderson .Paak unveils new single 'Who R U?'

With only a few days left before he releases his eagerly-awaited new studio album, Anderson .Paak has now unveiled the next cut to be lifted from his... 5 years 5 months ago