The Rising Star award (originally known as Critics’ Choice) 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, Years & Years.
“I’m extremely grateful to be nominated for the Rising Star award. If I could put the feeling of being nominated into words, I would say it’s like being completely satisfied with a meal you bought and then finding out it comes with dessert and a drink. Didn’t know it could get any better,” said Elmiene of the honour.
The BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard will take place on Saturday 1 March and will broadcast live on ITV1 and ITVX from The O2 arena. The BRITs announced last week that acclaimed British-Nigerian multimedia artist Gabriel Moses has designed the 2025 awards trophy.