Jack Garratt

Jack Garratt wins BRITS’ Critics Choice award

Jack Garratt has been named as the winner of the BRITs Critics’ Choice Award 2016.

Jim Ottewill
  • By Jim Ottewill
  • 27 Nov 2015
  • min read
Jack Garratt has been named as the winner of the BRITs Critics’ Choice Award 2016.

The electronic singer songwriter has enjoyed a big 2015, recording his debut album Phase for Island Records and gearing up to head out on an arena tour with Mumford and Sons.

Commenting on winning the award Jack said: ‘I am so humbled to have received this year’s BRITs Critics' Choice Award.

‘To have been nominated alongside Frances and Izzy Bizu was already a huge honour and a testament to the calibre of new UK music. To have been given this award is truly mind-blowing, considering I am one name in a hugely exciting time for music in this country. Thank you to everyone who voted, it means so much to me.’

Jack will be presented with the Critics’ Choice Award at the nominations show on Thursday 14 January 2016.

The award is chosen by a panel of music industry experts and tastemakers including music editors of national newspapers, magazines and websites as well as key players from major TV and radio stations.