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BRIT Awards to introduce gender-neutral categories at 2022 show

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23 November, 2021, 11:20 am
Last modified: 23 November, 2021, 11:33 am

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BRIT Awards to introduce gender-neutral categories at 2022 show

In September, the San Sebastian Film Festival handed out its first ever gender-neutral acting award, for best leading performance, to joint winners Jessica Chastain and Flora Ofelia Hofmann Lindahl. 

Reuters
23 November, 2021, 11:20 am
Last modified: 23 November, 2021, 11:33 am
Billie Eilish poses as she arrives for the Brit Awards at the O2 Arena in London, Britain, February 18, 2020. Photo: Reuters
Billie Eilish poses as she arrives for the Brit Awards at the O2 Arena in London, Britain, February 18, 2020. Photo: Reuters

Britain's pop music honours, the BRITs, will get rid of its female and male categories from next year, introducing gender-neutral awards for local and international artists, organisers said on Monday.

Performers will now be in the running for artist of the year or international artist of the year at the annual ceremony, which will next take place on Feb. 8, 2022.

"It is important that The BRITs continue to evolve and aim to be as inclusive as possible," new BRITs chair and Polydor Records Co-President Tom March said in a statement.

"It feels completely the right time to celebrate the achievements of artists for the music that they create, and the work that they do, irrespective of gender."

Lady Gaga arrives at the 30th Brit Awards ceremony at Earl's Court in London February 16, 2010. Photo: Reuters
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The BRITs follow in the footsteps of other awards shows or events that have removed gender classifications.

In September, the San Sebastian Film Festival handed out its first ever gender-neutral acting award, for best leading performance, to joint winners Jessica Chastain and Flora Ofelia Hofmann Lindahl. 

Next year's BRITs, the 42nd edition of the awards show, will also extend nominations to featured artists in the coveted song of the year category.

Until now, only lead artists or named collaborators were recognised as nominees for the prize.

Four new genre awards will also be introduced to showcase a range of music styles: alternative/rock act, hip-hop/grime/rap act, dance act and pop/R'n'B act. All four will be voted for by the public.

British comedian Mo Gilligan will host the show, while artistic team Block9 will help with the design.

"The BRIT Awards are not just a celebration of British music, they are a reflection of British culture," said Geoff Taylor, chief executive of the British Phonographic Industry and BRIT Awards.

"The changes we are making for the 2022 show should mean more new fans, more engagement and a bigger global platform than ever for our amazing artists."

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