On what date was PinkPantheress announced as Producer of the Year?

PinkPantheress was announced as the 2026 BRIT Awards’ Producer of the Year on 23 February 2026.

The announcement came five days before the ceremony, which was held on 28 February at Manchester’s Co-op Live. Unlike many BRIT categories decided during the televised event, Producer of the Year was revealed in advance. A specialist panel of judges from the music-production sector selected her for her work across the year.

The result was historic. PinkPantheress became the first woman to receive the BRIT Producer of the Year award and the youngest recipient since the category began in 1977, although the prize has not been presented every year. Previous recipients include Paul Epworth, Calvin Harris, Fred again.. and A. G. Cook.

Born Victoria Beverley Walker, PinkPantheress developed much of her early music independently on a computer, drawing on UK garage, drum and bass, jungle and pop. Her producer credit is therefore not merely honorary: she writes, records and shapes much of her own sound. Her 2026 recognition highlighted that behind-the-scenes creative role as well as her success as a performer.