Izzy Bizu

BRITS Critics' Choice 2016 shortlist announced

Singer Frances, soul artist Izzy Bizu and multi-instrumentalist Jack Garratt are among the artists shortlisted for the BRITS Critics’ Choice 2016.

Jim Ottewill
  • By Jim Ottewill
  • 24 Nov 2015
  • min read
Singer Frances, soul artist Izzy Bizu and multi-instrumentalist Jack Garratt are among the artists shortlisted for the BRITS Critics’ Choice 2016.

The selected artist will follow in the footsteps of previous winners such as James Bay, Adele and Florence + The Machine.

According to the BRITS, the winner will be unveiled on 27 November and receive their prize at the award event in 2016.

Izzy Bizu said: I’m so honoured to be nominated for the BRITs Critics’ Choice Award this year, following in the footsteps of amazingly talented artists like Adele, Emeli Sande and James Bay so thank you! I grew up watching the BRITs on the TV at home so it’s pretty exciting to be a part of it!’

Frances said: ‘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 a part of something that has included so many of my idols and musical inspirations. An amazing feeling. Thank you.’

Jack Garratt said: ‘It’s amazing to be nominated for the BRITs Critics’ Choice Award 2016. It’s such a significant award that highlights the importance of new music, so it’s a genuine honour to have been nominated alongside some other incredible new acts from the UK.’

The Critics’ Choice Award is chosen by an expert panel including the music editors of national newspapers, key music and lifestyle magazines and music websites plus the heads of music at major radio and music TV stations.