Mark Ronson is set to receive a BRIT Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music during the 2026 ceremony in Manchester

Mark Ronson is set to receive the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award at the 2026 BRIT Awards in Manchester. 

The 10-time Grammy Award winning artist and producer, 50, will be honoured during the ceremony on February 28, taking place at the Co-op Live. 

Mark will also be taking to the stage to perform during the star-studded evening as well as Harry Styles, Olivia Dean and Wolf Alice, confirmed in the line-up. 

The British star gushed that he is 'beyond grateful' for the award which is the 'most meaningful' of his two decade career. 

Mark said: 'This is the most meaningful honour of my career. I think of the times I've watched artists I revere accept this same award. The idea that I'm now standing in that lineage feels impossible. 

'I left England as a kid, but this country runs through everything I've made. The UK artists I've worked with—their brilliance and refusal to compromise—shaped not just my work but how I understand what music should do. 

'And more than anything, it's the crowds here who've sustained and showed up for me. The fans, the festival crowds, the record buyers and streamers—the love has always been overwhelming. I'm beyond grateful for all of it.'

The British star is widely recognised as one of the most influential figures in contemporary music and has played a pivotal role in shaping multi-platinum records for renowned artists worldwide. 

His accolades already include two BRIT Awards, ten Grammy Awards for notable works such as Uptown Funk featuring Bruno Mars and Amy Winehouses hit Back To Black. 

The producer also has an Academy Award and Golden Globe for co-writing Shallow with Lady Gaga for the film A Star Is Born.

Over his two decade career, he has accumulated 25 billion global streams and produced several records incluidng Amy Winehouses's Valerie, Nothing Breaks Like a Heart with Miley Cyrus and Electricity with Silk City & Dua Lipa.

Stacey Tang, Chair of the 2026 BRIT Awards Committee and Co-President of RCA Records at Sony Music UK said: 'Mark's creative influence spans every corner of contemporary culture. 

'He has shaped the musical landscape globally with incredible albums, his own artist releases as well as those in collaboration with phenomenal talents he has discovered and nurtured. 

'Mark has an extraordinary ability to elevate each project he works on. This award recognises his huge contribution to British music's global story and cements his place as one of the most innovative creators of our time.'

The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard will take place on Saturday, February 28, from Manchester's Co-op Live, broadcasting on ITV and hosted by Jack Whitehall.

This year's BRIT winners trophy has been designed by the acclaimed British and Manchester-born designer Matthew Williamson.

Nominations were recently announced for this year's awards. Leading the charge for 2026 are Olivia Dean and Lola Young with five nominations each. 

The pair are closely followed by Sam Fender with four nominations following his Mercury Prize win last year. 

Other British artists up for awards this year include Lily Allen, Calvin Harris, Cynthia Erivo, JADE, Wolf Alice, Ed Sheeran, Little Simz, PinkPantheress, Pulp, RAYE, Skye Newman, Wet Leg and more. 

The international artists recognised incluse Alex Warren, Bad Bunny, Doechii, ROSALÍA, sombr, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift, HAIM and Tame Impala.