Strong showing for North East acts at Brit Awards

James Arthur, Little Mix and The 1975 Credit: PA

The nominees have been announced for this year's Brit Awards. Now, the artists and their fans have to wait to find out who will be crowned winners.

It's a strong night for the North East. James Arthur, from Saltburn is up for two gongs. Little Mix, famously 50% South Shields, are up for three awards - and The 1975, whose frontman Matt Healy is the son of Geordie actors Tim Healy and Denise Welsh, could take two awards.

JAMES ARTHUR

James has made his name as the 'Comeback Kid' following his successful re-launch. Say You Won't Let Go was well received, and so were the record sales after Syco took another chance on him! James has said he cannot believe he is even involved in the Brits this year, never mind nominated.

  • British Artist Video - Say You Won't Let Go

  • British Single - Say You Won't Let Go

LITTLE MIX

The girls are going from strength to strength. Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards, both from South Tyneside, Jesy Nelson and Leigh-Anne Pinnock make up the four-piece act. The girls found fame on The X Factor in 2011. The group's 2016 fourth studio album Glory Days became their first number one album in the UK and was also the longest reigning girl group 'Number 1' since the Spice Girls' debut album 20 years ago. They've just toured with Ariana Grande and the girls thank their 'Mixers' for their success.

  • British Artist Video - Hair

  • British Group

  • British Single - Shout Out To My Ex

THE 1975

The band originates from Manchester, consisting of Matt Healy, Adam Hann, Ross MacDonald, and George Daniel. Matt Healy is the son of Geordie stars Denise Welsh and Tim Healy.

The 1975 released their full-length album, I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware of It. Featuring the singles "Love Me" and "The Sound," it debuted at number one in the UK and America.

  • Mastercard British Album of the Year - I Like It When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware Of It

  • British Group

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