Mark Ronson is set to be honoured by an all-star line-up of collaborators when he receives the Outstanding Contribution to Music prize at this year’s BRIT Awards.
The producer and singer is set to accept the honour during the 2026 ceremony at Manchester’s Co-Op Live on February 18, marking the first time the prestigious awards show has taken place outside of London.,
According to industry insiders, Ronson will be joined by Lily Allen – who worked with the musician on her 2007 cover of Kaiser Chiefs‘ ‘Oh My Good’ – along with RAYE, with whom he worked on her 2025 single ‘Suzanne’, and Dua Lipa, who teamed up with the ‘Uptown Funk’ hitmaker and Diplo (Silk City) on 2018 track ‘Electric’.
An insider told The Sun’s Bizarre column about the tribute: “The Outstanding Contribution to Music gong is massive for Mark and the BRITs want to celebrate his impact on the music industry.
“He has worked on so many incredible songs with some massive artists, and they’ve been reaching out to try to get something very special lined up.
“Dua, Lily and RAYE have all been approached about performing a medley of Mark’s songs, including their own tracks he worked on.
“The BRITs love a big moment and want this tribute to be one of the most impactful moments of the night,” they added. “It’s all still a massively moveable feast, with the finer details being ironed out.”
Describing the accolade as the “most meaningful honour” of his career, Ronson previously said in a statement: “This is the most meaningful honour of my career. I think of the times I’ve watched artists I revere accept this same award. The idea that I’m now standing in that lineage feels impossible.”
The hitmaker – who was born in London, but raised in New York – went on to share pride in his British roots, explaining: “I left England as a kid, but this country runs through everything I’ve made.
The UK artists I’ve worked with – their brilliance and refusal to compromise – shaped not just my work but how I understand what music should do. And more than anything, it’s the crowds here who’ve sustained and showed up for me.
“The fans, the festival crowds, the record buyers and streamers – the love has always been overwhelming. I’m beyond grateful for all of it.”
Kylie Minogue was the latest recipient of the prize – dubbed the Global Icon Award – in 2024, with other previous winners including Robbie Williams, Pet Shop Boys, Spice Girls and P!nk.
Olivia Dean and Lola Young lead the nominations for this year’s BRITs with five nods apiece, while Sam Fender is up for four awards and Lily Allen, Dave, Fred again.. and Jim Legxacy each receive three nominations.
