Three new acts are being tipped for success in 2015 after being shortlisted for the Brits Critics' Choice Award.
George The Poet, James Bay and three-piece group Years and Years will battle for the honour.The winner will be announced on 4 December and will receive their trophy, designed by Tracey Emin, at the main Brit awards ceremony on 25 February.
Previous Critics' Choice winners include Emeli Sande, Jessie J and Adele, who won the first award in 2008.
"I still can't believe it. As much as I hoped, being nominated for the Brits Critics' Choice Award is not something I ever imagined would actually happen. What a huge honour," 24-year-old Bay said.
The singer-songwriter has been supporting acts including 2013 winner Tom Odell and John Newman.
George The Poet, 23, said: "I feel privileged to have been shortlisted for the Brits Critics' Choice Award. I always dreamed of reaching people and this nomination shows me that I'm on track."
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