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\n\t\tPinkPantheress has already been announced as the winner of one award, ahead of tonight\u2019s ceremony (Picture: Jordan Strauss\/Invision\/AP)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tPinkPantheress has already been announced as the winner of one award, ahead of tonight\u2019s ceremony (Picture: Jordan Strauss\/Invision\/AP)<\/p>\n
PinkPantheress has announced she won\u2019t be making it to the Brits, hours before it is due to start.<\/p>\n
The artist made history when she was announced as producer of the year by the Brit Awards<\/a> earlier this week.<\/p>\n She became the first woman and the youngest ever recipient to be given the prize since it was created in 1977.<\/p>\n The 24-year-old is also nominated for two further awards for best artist of the year and best dance act. <\/p>\n However, it has now been revealed that she won\u2019t be in attendance for tonight\u2019s show<\/a>.<\/p>\n Writing on her Instagram<\/a> story, she wrote: \u2018Devastated to say I won\u2019t be able to make it to the Brits tonight. <\/p>\n \t\t \u2018But so grateful for all the love on the award. Good luck to the nominees!!\u2019<\/p>\n Yesterday it was reported on X by Pop Base<\/a> that the singer had two seats reserved at the ceremony, one for herself, and one for her handbag.<\/p>\n She was also revealed as an announcer on the trams in Manchester, while the city hosts the prestigious ceremony<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Brit Awards are being held at the Co-op Live arena<\/a> in the Northern city, and will be hosting names like Olivia Dean, Harry Styles, and Rosalia.<\/p>\n Amongst the nominees nominated alongside PinkPantheress for artist of the year are Dave, Lily Allen, Little Simz and Sam Fender.<\/p>\n Competing against the award-winning producer for best dance act is FKA twigs, Sammy Virji, Calvin Harris & Clementine Douglas. <\/p>\n \t\t Speaking about receiving the award for best producer, she said: \u2018As the first woman to win this award, I\u2019m grateful to be recognised. <\/p>\n \u2018My music production is the thing I\u2019m proudest of, and I\u2019ve worked really hard at it, so I hope this inspires others to pursue their passion.\u2019<\/p>\n The only other female producer to have been nominated for the award until now had been Kate Bush for her 1989 album, The Sensual World.<\/p>\n PinkPantheress started creating music in her bedroom, and has since gone on to create huge hits like Illegal, Stateside and Boys a Liar Pt. 2.<\/p>\n She performed at a major stage during Glastonbury last year and posted the moment onto her Instagram, writing: \u2018It was at this moment that I lost control and nearly cried my lashes off, but I didn\u2019t, but I should\u2019ve. <\/p>\n \u2018I loved it, thank you everyone for showing me support.\u2019<\/p>\n Metro has contacted PinkPantheress for comment.<\/p>\n Got a story?<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk<\/a> entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff<\/a> page \u2013 we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n Arrow Arrow![\"(Picture:](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SEI_287171805-036e-e1772294174864.jpg\")
\n\t\tThe music artist posted the news onto her Instagram story (Picture: @pinkpantheress\/Instagram)<\/p>\n![\"WEST](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SEI_282838057-e284.jpg\")
\n\t\tThe singer and producer has been a guest announcer on the Manchester trams to honour the city hosting the awards (Picture: Frazer Harrison\/WireImage)<\/p>\n
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