Too many "white boys" have been nominated for a B.R.I.T award this year

Mega-band Clean bandit has had a lot to say about the recent nominations for the B.R.I.Ts and they are not happy.

It is now apparent that it is not only the general public that has something to say about who gets nominated for a B.R.I.T award, but also those who are nominated themselves!

British group Clean Bandit, who is nominated for two awards this year, finds the minority of different ethnic groups and the lack of females worrying during this year’s BRITs awards.

Milan Neil Amin-Smith, who is a member of the band, says that it is quite uncomfortable that the awards show is full of “white boys”, and there aren't any different ethics groups, even though he is extremely happy that his band has been nominated twice. He goes on to say it is "weird and a problem." During this year’s BRIT awards, there have only been five people of a different ethnic group nominated. With this in mind, four of them are American.

Sam Smith has been nominated for five different awards, and there is speculation that he will win the Best British Solo Male Artist Award. He is currently up against the likes of Ed Sheeran and George Ezra who are also nominated. Amin-Smith goes on to say that the British black artists have been "overlooked" this year. This includes Labyrinth and Fuse ODG.

Amin-Smith isn't the only Clean Bandit member who has something to say about this year’s nominations. Grace Chatto is also annoyed at the fact that there are hardly any females nominated. Excluding the Best British Solo Female award, there are only seven females nominated. She goes on to say that she was “kind of surprised because there have been big female singers this year." The likes of Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Ella Henderson have had an amazing year within the music industry, so it is a surprise that they have not been nominated for more awards. "Women have ruled for quite a while. It's the men's turn." Chatto continued.

In 2013, the award show saw big names like Adele, Paloma Faith and Emeli Sandé ruled the show, so it is only fair. Although Chatto may see why males are dominating this year’s BRIT awards, active feminist Alice Bailey says, “it doesn't matter if females dominated the BRIT awards 2013. The award show is for artists who have produced amazing music over the last year. This includes the music produced by females. Why don't they get recognition?"

The award show will be taking place on the 25th February, at London's 02 Arena. ITV will be showing the program from 8pm.