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This year’s BRIT nominations have been revealed with a quartet of ladies, Florence and the Machine, Lily Allen, Lady Gaga and Pixie Lott leading the way with three nods each.

JLS are also up for three, with Robbie Williams up for two, plus a third as part of Take That. 

Close behind is Dizzee Rascal, Animal Collective, La Roux and Friendly Fires, who are also in the running for two awards each.

The launch took place at the Indig02 (18 Jan) with performances from In For The Kill singer La Roux, Pixie Lott and BBC Sound of 2010 and Critics’ Choice winner, Ellie Goulding.

Pop newcomer Pixie is nominated in the three categories, British Female Solo Artist, British Breakthrough Act and British Single.

While it's the first time she's been nominated, it's not the first time Pixie has attended the industry event.

"I went to the BRITs last year and the year before," she told 6 Music on the red carpet. "The first year I went I went with my school year because they invite stage schools down to fill out the crowd a bit, so we was all bein’ a bit rowdy and it was really fun.

"I had no idea the next year I would be sitting at the tables at the top, so that was really weird, and now I’ve gone from that to performing at the launch."

Established bands Muse and Doves are included in the British Group category, with Animal Collective up for International Album, battling it out with Empire of the Sun, Taylor Swift, Daniel Merriweather and Lady Gaga for International Breakthrough Act.

Meanwhile, New Zealand's Ladyhawke will compete with big name stars Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Shakira and Norah Jones for best International Female Solo Artist.

30 years of the BRITs in 2010 is being celebrated with an awards ceremony on Tuesday 16 February at Earl’s Court in London.

As previously announced, former Take That member Robbie Williams will take home the Lifetime Achievement award.

The bash will be aired on ITV1 at 8pm on the night, with a BRITs backstage show broadcast on ITV2 at 10.35pm on 19 February.

Listen to today’s 6 Music News podcast to hear about some of the best BRIT moments of the last 30 years. 
 
See below for full nominees:

British Female Solo Artist

Bat for Lashes
Florence & the Machine
Leona Lewis
Lily Allen
Pixie Lott

British Breakthrough Act

Florence & the Machine
Friendly Fires
JLS
La Roux
Pixie Lott

British Group

Doves
Friendly Fires
JLS
Kasabian
Muse

British Album

Dizzee Rascal - Tongue n’Cheek
Florence & the Machine - Lungs
Kasabian - West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum
Lily Allen - It’s Not Me, It’s You
Paolo Nutini - Sunny Side Up

British Single

Alesha Dixon - Breathe Slow
Alexandra Burke - Ft Flo Rida Bad Boys
Cheryl Cole - Fight For This Love
Joe McElderry - The Climb
JLS - Beat Again
La Roux - In For The Kill
Lily Allen - The Fear
Pixie Lott - Mama Do
Taio Cruz - Break Your Heart
Tinchy Stryder Ft N-Dubz - Number 1

International Male Solo Artist

Bruce Springsteen
Eminem
Jay-Z
Michael Buble
Seasick Steve

International Female Solo Artist

Lady Gaga
Ladyhawke
Norah Jones
Rihanna
Shakira

International Breakthrough Act

Animal Collective
Daniel Merriweather
Empire of the Sun
Lady Gaga
Taylor Swift

International Album

Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavilion
Black Eyed Peas - The End
Empire of the Sun - Walking on a Dream
Jay-Z - The Blueprint 3
Lady Gaga - The Fame

BRITs Performance of 30th Years
TV programme on Saturday 23rd January when voting online will commence.

Bee Gees - Stayin’ Alive/How Deep is Your Love (1997)
Bros. - I Owe you Nothing (1989)
Coldplay - Clocks (2003)
Eurythmics & Stevie Wonder - Angel (1999)
Girls Aloud - The Promise (2009)
Kanye West - Gold Digger (2006)
Kylie Minogue - Can’t Get You Out of my Head (2002)
Michael Jackson - Earth Song (1996)
Paul McCartney - Live & Let Die (2008)
Pet Shop Boys - Go West (1994)
Robbie Williams & Tom Jones - The Full Monty Medley (1998)
Scissor Sisters - Take Your Mama (2005)
Spice Girls - Wannabe/Who Do You Think You Are (1997)
Take That - Beatles Medley I Wanna Hold Your Hand/
Hard Day’s Night/ She Loves Me (1994)
The Who - Who Are You (1988)

BRITs Album of 30 Years

Coldplay - A Rush of Blood to the Head
Dido - No Angel
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
Duffy - Rockferry
Keane - Hopes & Fears
Oasis - (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?
Phil Collins - No Jacket Required
Sade - Diamond Life
The Verve - Urban Hymns
Travis - The Man Who

British Producer
Winner known 11th February at Music Producers Guild Awards, Cafe de Paris.

Jim Abbiss
Paul Epworth
Ethan Johns
Steve Lillywhite

Critics’ Choice

Winner Ellie Goulding
Delphic
Marina and the Diamonds

Outstanding Contribution to Music

Winner Robbie Williams