Their last album, ‘UK Grim’ (2023), looked closely at life in modern Britain – frustration, politics and daily struggle. This new record takes those ideas further, with Williamson describing it as “a life lived under immense uncertainty, shaped by mass trauma.” He says the world now feels “split open by war, genocide, and the lingering effects of Covid,” while social media has become “a grotesque, twisted form of digital engineering.”

The title, ‘The Demise of Planet X’, hints at something larger than just one country. Fans can expect the same raw honesty as before, but with a wider, more global focus.

The first track from the album, ‘The Good Life’, features Gwendoline Christie (from Game of Thrones and Wednesday) and the duo Big Special. The song talks about inner conflict, the mix of joy and guilt that comes with success. Williamson says it’s “about slagging bands off and the joy and misery that causes me.”

The music video, directed by Ben Wheatley, brings these feelings to life, showing Christie and Big Special as voices inside Williamson’s head. It’s a clever and funny take on self-doubt and identity, themes that fit perfectly with Sleaford Mods’ usual mix of humour and anger.

The new album features several guest artists, something rare for Sleaford Mods. Collaborators include Aldous Harding on ‘Elitest G.O.A.T.’, Sue Tompkins on ‘No Touch’, Liam Bailey on ‘Flood the Zone’, and Snowy on ‘Kill List’. The full tracklist has 13 songs, blending the duo’s minimalist beats with new textures and voices.

FULL TRACKLIST:

1. The Good Life (feat. Gwendoline Christie + Big Special)
2. Double Diamond
3. Elitest G.O.A.T. (feat. Aldous Harding)
4. Megaton
5. No Touch (feat. Sue Tompkins)
6. Bad Santa
7. The Demise of Planet X
8. Don Draper
9. Gina Was
10. Shoving the Images
11. Flood the Zone (feat. Liam Bailey)
12. Kill List (feat. Snowy)
13. The Unwrap

The band will tour the UK, Ireland and other countries next year, bringing the new songs to the stage. With ‘The Demise of Planet X’, Sleaford Mods seem ready to turn their usual anger and wit into something even more powerful.

The post-punk duo will kick off their return early next year at the legendary venue Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow on February 6. They will then spend the next month heading to the likes of Manchester, Cardiff and Belfast before concluding at the 02 Academy Brixton in London on March 7.

Keep reading for full dates and details for the upcoming tour, with tickets going on sale this Friday (September 26) at 10am. Head here to purchase yours.

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Frontman, Jason Williamson, revealed why now is the time for the duo from Nottingham to return, stating: “We took a year off ‘cause I needed to get my nails did, and now we’re itching to get back out there and play live. We released a new single, ‘Megatron’, last week, it’s an absolute banger so we’re buzzing to play that live for the first time.”

When asked if there is any further new material on the horizon, Williamson hinted at the possibility, saying: “Who knows, we might have a few more new tracks to drop by then. Either way, it’s been a while since we toured, and we’re gagging for it.”

The duo – consisting of Williamson and Andrew Fearn – have teamed up with humanitarian aid charity War Child – donating £1 from every ticket sold to the charity which supports children in war-torn countries.

This gesture continues the partnership between the band and War Child, after previously confirming that they would be donating the proceeds from ‘Megatron’ to the charity. This comes after the duo teamed up with Hot Chip last year on two singles in benefit of War Child – where they raised over £47,000.

Clare Sanders-Wright, War Child’s Live Music Lead, shared the charities gratitude in a new statement, saying: “We’re incredibly grateful to Sleaford Mods for their continued generosity and support. Every ticket sold will directly support our work protecting, educating, and standing up for children affected by war, and we can’t thank them and their team enough for standing with us.”

Sleaford Mods’ 2026 UK & Ireland tour dates are as follows: 

February

6 – Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow

7 – Academy, Manchester
12 – O2 Academy, Leeds
13 – O2 Academy, Liverpool
14 – Great Hall, Cardiff
19 – 3Olympia, Dublin
20 – Limelight, Belfast
21 – Cyprus Avenue, Cork
26 – O2 Academy, Oxford
27 – Rock City, Nottingham

March

5 – Bristol Beacon, Bristol
6 – Brighton Dome, Brighton
7 – O2 Academy Brixton, London

Tickets go on sale this Friday (September 26) and can be purchased here – with £1 of every sale be donated to War Child.

From the start, ‘Megaton’ makes its message clear: “No War No Death.” The track takes aim at how we consume endless images and videos online while real human suffering is often ignored. Williamson calls out how social media can trap us in cycles of outrage and guilt, making people feel powerless while serious issues get buried under memes and selfies. It’s an attack on the way modern life can distract from real struggle.

What makes ‘Megaton’ stand out even more is its purpose. The band is donating all profits from the single to War Child, a charity that helps children living through conflict and an organisation at the forefront of activism within the music industry.

By tying ‘Megaton’ to this charity, Sleaford Mods are turning their message into action. The band has always been political, but this time the anger comes with a direct way to help. Instead of just raising awareness, the track will raise money that can make a difference on the ground. For fans, buying or streaming the song isn’t just about enjoying the music, it’s a way to contribute to protecting children whose lives have been torn apart by violence.

The video, directed by Nick Waplington, it was filmed at Speaker’s Corner in London, a famous spot for free speech and protest. The choice of location underlines the song’s call for people to speak up and be heard in a world where voices are often drowned out.

Musically, the track is simple but effective. Andrew Fearn’s stripped-back production lets the words shine while still carrying a heavy, uneasy groove. The result is music that is both danceable and confrontational, a mix the Mods have made their own over the years.

‘Megaton’ is more than just another single. It’s a statement: against war, against distraction, and against the numbness of modern media. By supporting War Child, Sleaford Mods prove they’re not just shouting into the void – they want change.

The track is available on a 7″ single here.

The announcement, made via their official Instagram and Twitter pages, has been met with widespread acclaim. Frontman Jason Williamson addressed fans in his typical understated manner: “Morning, £5 low income tickets go on sale this Friday (September 27) at 10am. You’ve got to sign up to the mailing list so you can get a ticket link. So these tickets are for people on low incomes so please, and I know you won’t, but please don’t take the piss. Thank you very much. We look forward to seeing you for a bit of fitness!”

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The duo’s upcoming show at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith on November 15 is part of their broader European tour. Full-price tickets for the London gig are available for £29, but a portion of the tickets will be sold at the significantly reduced price of £5. Williamson urged those who can afford the full-price tickets to purchase them, allowing those on lower incomes to benefit from the discounted rate. “If you can afford the full-price ticket, please buy the full-price one,” Williamson said in a video posted to the band’s Twitter page. “And allow space for those that are on a low income to get the five quid ticket.”

The decision comes as a refreshing contrast against the backdrop of recent controversy about dynamic pricing and middleman companies inflating prices of tickets for live music, most notably in the case of Oasis‘ hotly anticipated reunion tour next year, which saw some fans pay thousands for tickets. In contrast, veteran rockers Iron Maiden recently promised their fans there would be no dynamic pricing for their upcoming 50th anniversary tour.

Dynamic pricing alone is not the only cause of the rising cost of seeing live music, however, with the BBC finding that the average ticket price for the top 100 tours around the world was £101 last year.

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The band, consisting of Williamson’s fierce vocal delivery and Andrew Fearn’s minimalist beats, have always centered their music around social issues and everyday realism. Their music often delves into themes of government cutbacks and the struggles of the working class, with their 2013 album Austerity Dogs is a prime example of their politically charged lyrics and their disdain for the socio-economic policies that marginalise the less fortunate. Sleaford Mods’ latest album, Eton Alive, released in February, continues this tradition of hard-hitting social commentary and class-conscious critique.

“If you can afford the full-price ticket, please buy the full-price one,” Williamson said in the video posted to the band’s Instagram page. “And allow space for those that are on a low income to get the five quid ticket,” he added.

The £5 tickets will be available from 10am on Friday, April 12, with the link shared on the band’s Twitter page. These tickets will be non-transferable and must be picked up on the day of the gig at the Eventim Apollo box office, ensuring that they reach the intended audience.

Uncover your GM24 line-up!

A mighty welcome to your four headliners – the luminous @bigthiefmusic, Mercury-winning @sampha, the transcendental @Jon_Hopkins_, post-punk heroes @sleafordmods & plenty more besides!

Big love, GM pic.twitter.com/eEVIsofCSS

— Green Man (@GreenManFest) March 1, 2024

Other notable acts performing at Green Man this year include prolific cult-heroes Osees, art-rock collective Black Country, New Road, alternative rock group Bar Italia, Scottish shoegaze heavyweights The Jesus and Mary Chain and singer-songwriter Arlo Parks. Also coming to the Brecon Beacons in August are New York alternative rock outfit Blonde Redhead, experimental rock favourites Fat White Family, Kate Stables’ Indie rock band This Is the Kit, jazz quintet Ezra Collective and exciting folk-punk newcomers The New Eves.

Set to return to Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, Wales, the festival is scheduled to run from 15-18 August 2024, and will, for these four days, be home to not only a fantastic variety of live music but also an array of other entertainment, including literature, film, science, theatre and comedy. The grounds are divided into ten areas to accommodate this, ensuring that festival-goers will never experience a dull moment.

Sleaford Mods, the highly influential post-punk/punk-rap duo comprised of vocalist Jason Williamson and DJ Andrew Fearn, will return to Green Man festival for the first time since 2017, and arrive now as a headline act following their incredible success in recent years.

Listen to “Jobseeker” by Sleaford Mods below:

Also headlining this year’s event, and also returning to Green Man as a headliner following a performance in a past year, is New York-based indie folk group Big Thief. Since playing the festival in 2019, Big Thief have added two critically acclaimed albums to their total of five, combining profound, masterful lyrics with incisive and blissful folk instrumentation in the process.

Listen to “Spud Infinity” by Big Thief below:

The third headliner is English musician and producer Jon Hopkins, who’s combining of electronic music with contemporary classical music, resulting in transcendent musical beauty, will sure to have a spellbinding effect come August. The last, but certainly not least, headliner comes in the form of  neo soul and alternative R&B star Sampha, who will bring his unique musical prowess to the Brecon Beacons for all to witness.

Tickets are, unfortunately, now sold out, but you can sign up for resale tickets here.

The British-American three-piece Gabriels will be performing a late night show at Ronnie Scott’s in Soho, and have also teased that a ‘very special guest‘ will be accompanying them. The group were thrilled to be nominated for BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2023, and are more recently excited by their nomination for Best International Group of The Year at The BRITs for the second year in a row:

It’s official. We are Nominees for International Group of the Year at the @brits, for the second year in a row. We are so grateful. Congratulations to all the nominees and a THOUSAND THANK YOUs to everyone who made this possible. See you on the red carpet – March 2nd.  #BRITs pic.twitter.com/T29gpxyOGt

— Gabriels (@___gabriels) January 24, 2024

Celestial singer-songwriter AURORA will also be taking to the stage following the release of her latest single ‘The Conflict Of The Mind.’ Born in Norway, the omnipresent vocalist has built a huge UK following, and will be performing in collaboration with the charity on February 26 at Lafayette in London.

Unveiling the two musicians as the final additions, War Child said: “These incredible acts are joining us to raise money for children affected by conflict and help give them what they deserve: hope for a better future.”

Taking place between February 19 and March 4 ahead of The BRIT Awards 2024 with Mastercard, BRITs Week will offer exclusive live performances from a diverse range of acts from different genres, including Cian Ducrot, You Me At Six, Keane, Ash, Baby Queen, Aitch, Pendulum, Sleaford Mods, CMAT, Venbee and The Last Dinner Party.

Performances may be more poignant than usual, particularly for fans of You Me At Six who have revealed this will be their last year together as a band. Emotions may also be running high for The Last Dinner Party who are still reeling from their BRIT Rising Star win.

Clare Sanders Wright, Senior Music Manager at War Child said in a statement: “I am so excited to announce the lineup for BRITs Week 2024 and thankful to all of the brilliant artists donating their time to raise vital funds in aid of War Child. The past year is one that we will never, ever forget. Children have paid with their homes and their lives for wars they didn’t start. And then, there are the children who don’t make the headlines – children who might be completely forgotten.”

“But there is hope. War Child help children put the pieces back together. The money raised from BRITs Week 2024 will help War Child keep children safe. Whether it’s mental health first aid, food, or shelter, War Child work in the hardest-to-reach places to ensure that children and their families have hope for a brighter future. We are so grateful to the artists and our partners for supporting BRITs Week 24. Thank you.” she added.

Support acts for this year’s bill have also been announced with Keane supported by Oscar Lang, The Last Dinner Party supported by Rachel Chinouriri, Ash supported by Big Image, Aitch supported by AWxJ1, You Me At Six supported by The XCERTS, CMAT supported by Lorraine Bowen and Baby Queen supported by Lynks. UK radio stations up and down the country will also be promoting and celebrating the week, showcasing the wide range of talent on display.

Ben Cooper, Chief Content & Music Officer for Bauer Media Audio UK commented: “It’s a privilege to be partnering with War Child and for Bauer Audio brands to be hosting this year’s incredible line up of BRITs Week gigs. The ability to showcase such a diverse range of artists highlights the strengths of all of our stations with incredible acts for every single listener to tune in to – whether that’s on KISS or Kerrang! Radio, Absolute Radio or Hits Radio. Bringing these live events to our audience will allow us to shine a light on the vital work of helping children that are the victims of conflicts across the globe.”

Tickets are on sale now and available here. You can also enter a prize draw to win tickets to see an artist of your choice. Fans can make a £7 donation for one entry, a £15 donation for three entries, or a £30 donation for fifteen entries to War Child. To maximise the chance of winning, fans can enter as many times as they like. The prize drawn is open now and available to enter here. The closing date to enter is February 19. Full details and terms and conditions are outlined on the official Brits Week website.

The BRIT Awards 2024 will take place at the O2 Arena in London on March 2.

BRITs Week 24 for War Child:

February

19/02/2024 – Cian Ducrot – Union Chapel, London
19/02 – You Me At Six – Concorde 2, Brighton
20/02 – Keane – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London
21/02 – Ash – The 100 Club, London
21/02 – Baby Queen – Lafayette, London
21/02 – Aitch – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London
23/02 – Pendulum – HERE at Outernet, London
26/02 – AURORA – Lafayette, London
27/02 – Gabriels – Ronnie Scott’s, London
28/02 – Sleaford Mods – Scala, London

March

01/03 – CMAT – Bush Hall, London
01/03 – Venbee – Omeara, London
04/03 – The Last Dinner Party – The Trades Club, Hebden Bridge

Pet Shop Boys members Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe are fans of the reimagination of their track, saying, “Sleaford Mods have brought East End boys back to the West End streets for a great cause and we love their new version.” The duo also remixed Sleaford Mods’ cover version which will feature on the limited edition single.

The Pet Shop Boys took to social media to promote the “West End Girls” cover, calling it “excellent.”

Check out the @sleafordmods’ excellent new cover version of “West End girls”. All proceeds go to the UK charity @Shelter. There’s also a PSB remix! Links below. https://t.co/e32hMvph5Thttps://t.co/yCV9reGYza https://t.co/6pEKqXqscA #PetText pic.twitter.com/C7v86ghOaY

— Pet Shop Boys (@petshopboys) November 21, 2023

Speaking on their decision to cover the track, Andrew Fearn of Sleaford Mods said “West End Girls is a song that’s very close to my heart, my coming-of-age track in so many ways.”

Bandmate James Williamson added, “I’ve been listening to the Pet Shop Boys’ albums ‘Please’ and ‘Actually’ a lot, the music still fits this landscape so well. When Andrew suggested we cover West End Girls, it was important to honour the track’s brilliance. So, when Neil and Chris gave the track their blessing our tiny minds were blown, and when we received their remix… it was almost too much. It was brilliant!”

Williamson also commented on teaming up with Shelter, saying, “We wanted to do something for Shelter again in the run up to Christmas so felt why not join up the two things. Their work all year round is so important and – unfortunately, considering the state of the country –needed more than ever. We are pleased proceeds from the single can go to them, and if you are coming to a show and can afford to make a donation, then Andrew and I really appreciate it too.”

Sleaford Mods have worked with Shelter previously and are keen to continue their fundraising efforts. All profits from the new single will go to the charity and the duo are also fundraising at their UK shows. Donate to their fundraiser here.

Shelter is a UK-based charity, tackling homelessness. Shelter believes that “Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and it’s where we thrive. Yet, every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.”

Sleaford Mods’ cover of “West End Girls” is available to stream now, with physical vinyl and CD releases coming on 15th December.

Purchase tickets for Sleaford Mods’ UK shows here.

22/11/23 – O2 Academy – Birmingham
23/11/23 – O2 Academy – Glasgow
25/11/23 – National Stadium – Dublin
28/11/23 – O2 Academy – Leeds
29/11/23 – O2 Victoria Warehouse – Manchester
30/11/23 – O2 Academy – Bristol
2/12/23 – Alexandra Palace – London

The festival, which is set to run from 23 May to 26 May 2024, will also welcome Nottingham based grim duo Sleaford Mods, London based grime-punk duo Bob Vylan, and American synth pop group Future Islands. Other acts scheduled to appear include festival favourites Gentleman’s Dub Club, electronic music duo Orbital, Bradford post-punk outfit New Model Army and Dutch indie rock group Pip Blom.

Next year will be the festival’s 15th year, and is set to showcase the remarkable transition from its humble beginnings in 2008 to becoming one of Britain’s most loved music festivals, with Bearded Theory being shortlisted for Best Medium-Sized Festival at the UK Festival Awards this year.

This year’s edition of Bearded Theory saw the introduction of two brand new stages, Big Ed and the Meadow Stage, playing host to bands such as Echo And The Bunnymen and Viagra Boys. These two stages are set to return in 2024.

Festival organiser Ben Ryles has said, “We’re very excited to have two of our favourite alt-rock heroes choosing Bearded Theory as their only UK festival for the year. We also can’t wait to welcome Amyl and the Sniffers and Future Islands, who are so widely renowned for their incredible live shows, as well as festival favourites Sleaford Mods and electronic icons Orbital.”

He continued, “Across this first batch of almost 50 acts there are fast-rising artists at the forefront of their scenes, legendary performers, and plenty of Bearded Theory crowd-pleasers. We’re really pleased to finally reveal them and get the countdown on to the start of the festival season.”

Watch the music video for “Nudge It” by Sleaford Mods, featuring Amy Taylor from Amyl And The Sniffers, below:

With this announcement, almost 50 acts have been confirmed, and there is yet more to come. Other bands that are set to feature at next year’s event include: Ibibio Sound Machine, Jane Weaver, Panic Shack, Jim Bob, Peat & Diesel, Beans on Toast, His Lordship, Divorce, Sprints, Green lung, English Teacher, BDRMM, Big Special, Bis, Roni Size, The Orb, 808 State, System 7, Utah Saints, The March Violets, The Bar Stool Preachers, Hotwax, Trout, Katie Malco, Girl Scout, Liines, Problem Patterns, 3 Daft Monkeys, Spunge and Sonic Boom Six.

Tickets for Bearded Theory 2024 are available to purchase here.

Yo. More UK GRIM”, the new EP, written alongside UK GRIM is out on Friday 20 October. Pre-order/save your copy now https://t.co/4LVj8F3Gi6 pic.twitter.com/zFD9wZq5Ws

— Sleaford Mods (@sleafordmods) September 20, 2023

Made up of Andrew Fearn and Jason Williamson, Sleaford Mods released UK Grim to wide critical acclaim, with the album finding chart and mainstream success. Now, the duo are looking to further capitalise on the wave they have been riding, gearing up to release a companion EP to UK Grim. The group also shared a new single from the impending EP, with “Big Pharma” expounding with a critical eye, the Covid pandemic and all of the information that, they allege, certain groups pushed forward with the aim of making capital gains. The song has been described by Sleaford Mods as lyrically punishing and brutally honest.

Tomorrow. 11am BST #sleafordmods #moreukgrim pic.twitter.com/gEWqn99r43 — Sleaford Mods (@sleafordmods) September 19, 2023

Speaking on the new single, Williams said, “‘Big Pharma’ was written in the opening chapters of autumn 2022 when Covid kicked in again. It carries a lot of the normal Sleaford Mods absurdism but also looks at the ongoing fascination with trying to find truths in information wholly pushed by very questionable people.” 

Further elaborating on the politically charged phrase that is the song’s title, Williams added, “Now, Big Pharma is more familiar as a term used by right wing and industrial groups trying to mask the financial aims of their arguments with some kind of critical thinking panache-type legitimacy. It just feels wrong. It feeds on hopelessness, widespread fear and generations of unfettered misinformation linked to the limited critical perception we as the masses are burdened with.”

The song is also accompanied by a new video, helmed by Sean Sears. The video features an animated format that matches the lyrical content of the track and recalls the fear and information overload that often characterised the panic surrounding the pandemic.

The single and EP announcement also comes amid the duo’s preparations for their upcoming UK and European tour, beginning in October and running through to the end of the year. The pair have also shared that their performance at London’s Alexandra Palace in December will feature special guests, Special Interest, John Grant and Stewart Lee.

Back in June, Sleaford Mods joined Brit-pop legends Blur for their two night Wembley Arena performances. Supporting the band on their first night, Sleaford Mods had the opportunity to promote their sound to scores of potential new listeners.

Sleaford Mods new EP, More UK Grim can be pre-ordered here. Tickets for the upcoming tour can be found here.

Sleaford Mods UK and Europe Tour:

14/10/2023 – Tivoliredenburg – Utrecht, Netherlands
15/10 – De Roma – Antwerp, Belgium
16/10 – Batschkapp – Frankfurt, Germany
18/10 – Carlswerk Victoria – Cologne, Germany
19/10 – Grosse Freiheit 36 – Hamburg, Germany
21/10 – Columbiahalle – Berlin, Germany
24/10 – Taubchenthal – Leipzig, Germany
25/10 – Roxy – Prague, Czech Republic
26/10 – Vienna Arena – Vienna, Austria
28/10 – Tonhalle – Munich, Germany
29/10 – X-Tra – Zurich, Switzerland
01/11 – Sala Apolo – Barcelona, Spain
03/11 – La Riviera – Madrid, Spain
05/11 – Le Krakatoa – Bordeaux, France
06/11 – Stereolux – Nantes, France
07/11 – Le Bataclan – Paris, France
22/11 – O2 Academy – Birmingham
23/11 – O2 Academy – Glasgow
25/11 – National Stadium – Dublin
28/11 – O2 Academy – Leeds
29/11 – O2 Academy Warehouse – Manchester
30/11 – O2 Academy – Bristol
02/12 – Alexandra Palace – London
05/01/2024 – Rockaway Beach Festival – Bognor Regis

The 5 nominations for best album are, admittedly, quite a breath of fresh air. With the general niceties that The Grammys keep going for, it’s good to see bands like Sleaford Mods get a shred of attention, their album, Spare Ribs, may not be the best in their discography, but it’s dealing with COVID at the time was almost quite new on the scene. Cleo Sol’s Mother, SAULT’s Nine, and Little Simz’ Sometimes I Might Be Introvert are the 3 albums that got nominated, and all give production credits to Inflo. Laura Mvula’s fantastic Pink Noise rounds out the list. Listen to “Got Me” below.

Ivors judge, and previous winner in 2001, Shaznay Lewis commented on the awards, “It’s been a standout year for music and I am full of admiration for the 77 talented songwriters and composers we are celebrating this year,” adding, “Their work and words touch on a dizzying range of emotions, and I count myself lucky to have heard their stories. As it has every year since 1956, The Ivors celebrates the outstanding creation of music, and I’d like to say a huge congratulations to every nominee.”

 The Best Contemporary Song category also has its own almost hidden gems, in terms of awards shows anyway; Russ Millions and Tion Wayne’s “Body”, James Blake’s “Coming Back”, FKA Twigs’ “Don’t Judge Me”, PinkPantheress’ “Just For Me”, and Inflo’s fourth and final nod with Little Simz’ “Sometimes I Might Be Introvert”. Slightly less interestingly, but arguably the most important award for the night, Songwriter of the Year throws in some particularly boring choices; Adele, Coldplay, Dave, Ed Sheeran, and RAYE. I thought the fact that Sheeran is still getting nominations for songwriting was a thing of the past. How foolish of me, he’s been nominated for 3 awards throughout the evening. Adele, and Little Simz also took 2 nominations.