The 2026 BRIT Awards are set to be a big night for Mark Ronson, who has been named as the latest recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to Music prize.
The producer and singer will accept the award when the ceremony moves to Manchester’s Co-Op Live on February 28, marking the prestigious show’s first time outside of the capital since its inception.
As well as accepting the prize, the hitmaker – whose credits include Amy Winehouse‘s ‘Valerie’, Bruno Mars‘ ‘Uptown Funk’ and Miley Cyrus‘ ‘Nothing Breaks Like A Heart’ – will also take to the stage for a live performance.
“This is the most meaningful honour of my career,” says Ronson. “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.
“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.
Reflecting on Ronson’s win, Stacey Tang, Chair of the 2026 BRIT Awards Committee and Co-President of RCA Records at Sony Music, notes how his “influence spans every corner of contemporary culture”, adding that the ‘Oh My God’ hitmaker has “an extraordinary ability to elevate each project he works on”.
“He has shaped the musical landscape globally with some incredible albums, his own artist releases as well as those in collaboration with the phenomenal talents he has discovered and nurtured,” Tang elaborates.
“This award recognises his huge contribution to British music’s global story and cements his place as one of the most innovative creators of our time.”
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.
