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PinkPantheress has made landmark history at the 2026 BRIT Awards, becoming both the first woman and the youngest artist ever to receive the coveted Producer of the Year award, a distinction held since 1977 by a procession of legendary male producers.
The 24-year-old British singer, songwriter, and producer, born Victoria Walker, stepped into the record books with a body of work that pushed pop boundaries through 2025, including the critically acclaimed mixtape Fancy That and its remix counterpart Fancy Some More?, both of which contributed to her rising profile and multiple Grammy nominations ahead of this year’s awards.
“It’s surreal and humbling,” PinkPantheress said upon her win, acknowledging both the gender barrier she’s now shattered and the dedication behind her craft. “My music production is the thing I’m proudest of, and I’ve worked really hard at it, so I hope this inspires others to pursue their passion.”
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The award’s significance goes beyond the individual honor. Before this moment, no woman had ever taken home the Producer of the Year trophy in the award’s 49-year history. Iconic figures like Paul Epworth, Calvin Harris, and Fred again.. once stood alone in the lineage of winners, with only a handful of female producers ever nominated.
Stacey Tang, chair of the 2026 BRIT Awards Committee and co-president of RCA Records UK, praised PinkPantheress’s contributions, describing her as “an inventive and instinctive voice in British pop” whose production work is helping redefine contemporary sound.
The 2026 BRITs ceremony, broadcast from Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena, also sees PinkPantheress nominated for Artist of the Year and Best Dance Act, further proof she’s not slowing down.
Her success marks a progressive moment for a music industry long overdue for recognition of women behind the boards, spotlighting the evolving landscape where pop icons aren’t just performers, but dynamic creators shaping the sound of the future.
