PinkPantheress Makes Brit Awards History As First Female Producer Of The Year Winner

PinkPantheress has become the first woman in history to be awarded the Producer Of The Year title at the Brit Awards.

Ahead of this year’s ceremony, which is due to take place on Saturday night, PinkPantheress has been unveiled as the latest recipient of the prestigious title, previously awarded to the likes of Brian Eno, Paul Epworth, Calvin Harris and A.G. Cook.

In addition to being the first woman to be given the prize since it was first awarded in 1977, PinkPantheress is also its youngest ever recipient.

She told BBC News: “I guess it’s bittersweet that I’m the first one, the first woman, to get it.

“As young as I am, it feels almost a bit crazy. Like, I’m not really legendary enough to be receiving it – but you know, I will definitely take it!”

Last year, PinkPantheress received huge acclaim for her second mixtape Fancy That, which spawned the chart hits Illegal, Tonight and Stateside.

Following the success of the release, she’s also in the running for British Artist Of The Year and Best Dance Act at Saturday night’s ceremony, having also been nominated for two awards at the Grammys earlier this year.

The 2026 Brits will take place in Manchester for the first time, with Lola Young and Olivia Dean both leading the way with five nominations each, ahead of Sam Fender’s four nods.

Performers on the night will include Harry Styles; Album Of The Year nominees Wolf Alice; Rosalía; and Mark Ronson, who is being awarded the prestigious Outstanding Contribution award.

Meanwhile, Noel Gallagher has been awarded Songwriter Of The Year, a somewhat controversial decision given the Oasis musician didn’t actually release any new music in 2025.

The Brit Awards 2026, hosted by Jack Whitehall for the sixth time, will air live on ITV1 on Saturday 28 February from 8.15pm.