Myles Smith announced as winner of BRITs Rising Star award
9 Dec 2024
The BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard have announced that Myles Smith is the winner of the prestigious BRITs Rising Star award supported by BBC Radio 1. The news was revealed by Jack Saunders on his BBC Radio 1 New Music show. Myles is the first winner to be revealed for The BRITs 2025, and is pictured with the Gabriel Moses-designed award.
The BRITs Rising Star Award shortlist is selected by an invited panel of music editors and critics from the national press, online music editors, heads of music at major radio and music TV stations. Plus songwriters, producers, and live bookers—those working with new rising talent on a regular basis.
Myles said: “Winning the BRIT award for Rising Star is such a surreal moment. Music has always been about connecting with people, and to see it resonate on this level is incredible. I’m so grateful to my team, my family, and especially the fans who’ve supported me every step of the way. Your belief in me means everything. This is just the beginning, and I’m so excited for what’s to come—thank you for being part of this journey.”