Singer-songwriters each receive five nominations at British music industry’s flagship awards – where Jarvis Cocker will return 30 years after Michael Jackson incident

Ceremony will take place in Manchester for the first time in the award show’s history

A new wave of pop stars lead the shortlist, while Pulp pick up their first nomination in 30 years.

Singer-songwriters each receive five nominations at British music industry’s flagship awards – where Jarvis Cocker will return 30 years after Michael Jackson incident