The BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard have announced that Myles Smith is the winner of the prestigious BRITs Rising Star award supported by BBC Radio 1. The news was revealed by Jack Saunders on his BBC Radio 1 New Music show. Myles is the first winner to be revealed for The BRITs 2025, and is pictured with the Gabriel Moses-designed award.
 
Myles said: “Winning the BRIT award for Rising Star is such a surreal moment. Music has always been about connecting with people, and to see it resonate on this level is incredible. I’m so grateful to my team, my family, and especially the fans who’ve supported me every step of the way. Your belief in me means everything. This is just the beginning, and I’m so excited for what’s to come—thank you for being part of this journey.”

Elmiene and Good Neighbours were also shortlisted for the award which has, since 2008, successfully predicted the future stars of music through an impressive roll call of nominees and winners; those who have been awarded The BRITs Rising Star award previously include Adele, Sam Smith, Sam Fender, Ellie Goulding, Florence + The Machine, Griff, FLO and 2024 winners The Last Dinner Party. Artists nominated for the award previously include Dua Lipa, Anne-Marie, Lewis Capaldi, Cat Burns, Michael Kiwanuka, Mabel, and Years & Years. 

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Published 5th December 2024