Ozzy Osbourne to be honoured with BRITs Lifetime Achievement Award & tribute performance

Curated by Sharon Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne at the Back to the Beginning concert in July 2025
Author: Scott ColothanPublished 27th Feb 2026
Last updated 27th Feb 2026

Ozzy Osbourne will be posthumously honoured with a BRITs Lifetime Achievement Award at The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard ceremony on Saturday night (28th February).

For the first time ever, this year’s BRITs ceremony will take place outside London at Manchester Co-op Live, and organisers say they’re honouring the late-great Ozzy Osbourne for being a ‘founding member and frontman of Black Sabbath and pioneering ‘godfather’ of British heavy metal’ and ‘in recognition and celebration of his inimitable impact and influence on music worldwide.’

The BRIT Awards ceremony will culminate with an all-star tribute performance of ‘No More Tears’ curated by Ozzy’s wife and manager Sharon Osbourne.

The supergroup will be fronted by Robbie Williams and it will also feature Ozzy’s band of Adam Wakeman, Robert Trujillo, Tommy Clufetos and Zakk Wylde.

Stacey Tang, Chair of the 2026 BRIT Awards Committee and Co-President of RCA Records at Sony Music UK, said: “Ozzy Osbourne has been a mighty force in modern music. Possessing an unmistakable voice and unique presence, he reshaped the sound and spirit of rock, inspiring generations of artists who followed.

“This Lifetime Achievement Award recognises a remarkable legacy built on originality and enduring influence, that continues to connect with fans worldwide.”

Ozzy Osbourne co-hosted the BRIT Awards ceremony at Earl’s Court in London alongside Sharon, Jack and Kelly back in 2008.

Ozzy Osbourne Lifetime Achievement Award winner

The BRIT Awards 2026 nominations:

GROUP OF THE YEAR - Promoted by Absolute Radio

The Last Dinner Party
Pulp
Sleep Token
Wet Leg
Wolf Alice

MASTERCARD ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Dave: 'The Boy Who Played the Harp'
Lily Allen: 'West End Girl'
Olivia Dean: 'The Art of Loving'
Sam Fender: 'People Watching'
Wolf Alice: 'The Clearing'

ALTERNATIVE/ROCK ACT

Blood Orange
Lola Young
Sam Fender
Wet Leg
Wolf Alice

INTERNATIONAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Bad Bunny
Chappell Roan
CMAT
Doechii
Lady Gaga
ROSALÍA
Sabrina Carpenter
Sombr
Taylor Swift
Tyler, The Creator

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Dave
Fred again..
JADE
Lily Allen
Lola Young
Olivia Dean
PinkPantheress
Sam Fender
Self Esteem

INTERNATIONAL GROUP OF THE YEAR

Geese
HAIM
HUNTR/X - EJAE/ Audrey Nuna/ REI AMI
Tame Impala
Turnstile

BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST

Barry Can't Swim
EsDeeKid
Jim
Lola Young
Skye Newman

SONG OF THE YEAR WITH MASTERCARD

Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas: 'Blessings'
CHRYSTAL, NOTION The Days - 'NOTION Remix CHAOS'
Cynthia Erivo (feat. Ariana Grande): 'Defying Gravity'
Ed Sheeran: 'Azizam'
Fred again.. and Skepta: 'PlaqueBoyMax Victory Lap'
Lewis Capaldi: 'Survive'
Lola Young: 'Messy'
Myles Smith: 'Nice To Meet You'
Olivia Dean: 'Man I Need'
RAYE: 'WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!'
Sam Fender (with Olivia Dean): 'Rein Me In'
Skye Newman: 'Family Matters'

INTERNATIONAL SONG OF THE YEAR

Alex Warren: 'Ordinary'
Chappell Roan: 'Pink Pony Club'
Disco Lines & Tinashe: 'No Broke Boys'
Gigi Perez: 'Sailor Song'
Gracie Abrams: 'That's So True'
HUNTR/X - EJAE/ Audrey Nuna/ REI AMI: 'Golden'
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars: 'Die With A Smile'
Ravyn Lenae: 'Love Me Not'
ROSÉ & Bruno Mars: 'APT'
Sabrina Carpenter: 'Manchild'
Sombr: 'undressed'
Taylor Swift: 'The Fate of Ophelia'

POP ACT

JADE
Lily Allen
Olivia Dean
Lola Young
RAYE

DANCE ACT

Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas
FKA twigs
Fred again../Skepta/ PlaqueBoyMax
PinkPantheress
Sammy Virji

HIP HOP, GRIME, RAP ACT

Central Cee
Dave
Jim Legxacy
Little Simz
Loyle Carner

R&B ACT

Jim Legxacy
kwn
Mabel
Sasha Keable
SAULT

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