James Bay, George the Poet and Years and Years are the three shortlisted acts for the 2015 BRITS Critics’ Choice award.
With previous winners including Sam Smith and Adele, the prize is seen as a great indicator of the acts expected to achieve success in the coming year.
Artists are eligible if they are signed to a record label and expected to release their debut album in 2015. The final three were chosen from a list of over 100 candidates from a variety of music genres by a panel of music industry experts.
Commenting, James Bay said: ‘I still can't believe it. As much as I hoped, being nominated for the BRITs Critics’ Choice Award is not something I ever imagined would actually happen. What a huge honour.’
George the Poet said: ‘I feel privileged to have been shortlisted for the BRITs Critics’ Choice Award. I always dreamed of reaching people and this nomination shows me that I’m on track.’
Years and Years said: ‘Having grown up watching the BRITs we're unbelievably honoured and to be honest quite overwhelmed to be included in the Critics’ Choice Award. We're so grateful to be making music and having this sort of recognition is crazy and ridiculous and nuts in a really good way. Thanks BRITs!’
The 2015 Critics' Choice Award winner will be announced on Thursday 4 December. The BRIT Awards 2015 with MasterCard take place on Wednesday 25 February at the O2.
With previous winners including Sam Smith and Adele, the prize is seen as a great indicator of the acts expected to achieve success in the coming year.
Artists are eligible if they are signed to a record label and expected to release their debut album in 2015. The final three were chosen from a list of over 100 candidates from a variety of music genres by a panel of music industry experts.
Commenting, James Bay said: ‘I still can't believe it. As much as I hoped, being nominated for the BRITs Critics’ Choice Award is not something I ever imagined would actually happen. What a huge honour.’
George the Poet said: ‘I feel privileged to have been shortlisted for the BRITs Critics’ Choice Award. I always dreamed of reaching people and this nomination shows me that I’m on track.’
Years and Years said: ‘Having grown up watching the BRITs we're unbelievably honoured and to be honest quite overwhelmed to be included in the Critics’ Choice Award. We're so grateful to be making music and having this sort of recognition is crazy and ridiculous and nuts in a really good way. Thanks BRITs!’
The 2015 Critics' Choice Award winner will be announced on Thursday 4 December. The BRIT Awards 2015 with MasterCard take place on Wednesday 25 February at the O2.
