A selection of Britain's hottest music talent gathered on Thursday January 10th for the announcement of the BRIT Award nominations.
Alternative rock band Bastille led the field picking up four nominations.
Matched only by electronic duo Disclosure.
Drum and bass collective, Rudimental, who performed at the event and who will also be performing at the awards ceremony itself received three nods.
Newcomer Sam Smith was already a winner, having received the BRITs Critics Choice award, getting the first of the Philip Treacy designed light up figurines.
SOUNDBITE BRITs Critics Choice winner, Sam Smith (English), saying:
"I really wanted this award, like I don't want to beat around the bush, I watched it every single year and it's my, it was my dream to get it and I really worked hard and fought to get it."
The Critic's choice alumni were out in full force with Tom Odell, Jessie J and Ellie Goulding all on the red carpet.
Veteran David Bowie was
