Mark Ronson to Receive Historic BRIT Award for Outstanding Contributions to Music
British-born producer and musician Mark Ronson is set to make history by receiving the first Outstanding Contribution to Music Award in seven years at this year's BRIT Awards. The 50-year-old will be honored with the prestigious prize, which recognizes his significant contributions to British music.
In a statement, Ronson expressed his gratitude and humility about receiving such an esteemed honor, stating that it is the "most meaningful" award of his career. He credited the UK artists he has worked with for shaping his work and understanding what music should do, as well as the love and support from fans, festival crowds, and record buyers.
Ronson's achievements are a testament to his impact on the global music scene. With two BRIT Awards, nine Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a Grammy for cowriting "Shallow" with Lady Gaga, he has consistently pushed the boundaries of pop, funk, soul, and electronic music.
Throughout his 25-year career, Ronson has amassed over 25 billion global streams across hits like "Uptown Funk," "Valerie," and "Nothing Breaks Like a Heart." His memoir, "Night People," was released in 2025, offering a glimpse into his formative years as a DJ in the 1990s New York club scene.
The BRIT Awards Committee chair, Stacey Tang, praised Ronson's creative influence, saying that he has shaped the musical landscape globally and elevated each project he works on. The award recognizes Ronson's huge contribution to British music's global story and cements his place as one of the most innovative creators of our time.
The 2026 BRIT Awards ceremony will take place at Manchester's Co-op Live arena on February 28, featuring a live performance by Ronson alongside previously confirmed acts Harry Styles, Wolf Alice, and Olivia Dean.
British-born producer and musician Mark Ronson is set to make history by receiving the first Outstanding Contribution to Music Award in seven years at this year's BRIT Awards. The 50-year-old will be honored with the prestigious prize, which recognizes his significant contributions to British music.
In a statement, Ronson expressed his gratitude and humility about receiving such an esteemed honor, stating that it is the "most meaningful" award of his career. He credited the UK artists he has worked with for shaping his work and understanding what music should do, as well as the love and support from fans, festival crowds, and record buyers.
Ronson's achievements are a testament to his impact on the global music scene. With two BRIT Awards, nine Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a Grammy for cowriting "Shallow" with Lady Gaga, he has consistently pushed the boundaries of pop, funk, soul, and electronic music.
Throughout his 25-year career, Ronson has amassed over 25 billion global streams across hits like "Uptown Funk," "Valerie," and "Nothing Breaks Like a Heart." His memoir, "Night People," was released in 2025, offering a glimpse into his formative years as a DJ in the 1990s New York club scene.
The BRIT Awards Committee chair, Stacey Tang, praised Ronson's creative influence, saying that he has shaped the musical landscape globally and elevated each project he works on. The award recognizes Ronson's huge contribution to British music's global story and cements his place as one of the most innovative creators of our time.
The 2026 BRIT Awards ceremony will take place at Manchester's Co-op Live arena on February 28, featuring a live performance by Ronson alongside previously confirmed acts Harry Styles, Wolf Alice, and Olivia Dean.
! His impact on music is undeniable, he's been pushing the boundaries of pop, funk, soul, and electronic for decades! 
I mean, 25 billion streams? That's insane 
. He's worked with some amazing artists too, like Lady Gaga and Harry Styles. The fact that he's still making music and killing it at 50 is just proof that he's a genius 
. Can't wait to see him perform live at the BRIT Awards in Feb! 
I mean, can you believe it? Mark Ronson is getting that prestigious award for his outstanding contributions to music! It's about time, if you ask me... back in my day, we had legends like David Bowie and Prince, but they didn't get the recognition they deserved until after they were gone 
. I'm glad to see someone of Ronson's caliber being honored for their work, especially considering how much impact he's had on the music scene over the years. His collaborations with Lady Gaga, Harry Styles... the list goes on! And let's not forget about "Uptown Funk" – that song still gets me moving every time I listen to it 
. Anyway, I'm sure Mark Ronson will be thrilled to receive this award and I'll be right there cheering him on at the BRIT Awards ceremony in 2026 
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. And the fact that he's been doing this for 25 years straight is just insane 
. Anyway, I'm hyped to see him perform at the BRIT Awards next year – he's gonna bring the house down for sure 
i remember listening to "valerie" on repeat back in 2008 and thinking that "uptown funk" was just a crazy dance song 
it's so cool to see him get this historic brit award for his outstanding contributions to music 
can't wait to see what he does next, maybe a new album or something 
i think what i love most about mark ronson is that he's always been true to himself and his art, never afraid to take risks and try new things...and let's be real, who can forget "uptown funk" ? 
it's like they're giving out participation trophies or something! Like, yeah Mark Ronson is def a big deal but cmon 25 billion streams? That's not even that hard to do when you've got the right connections 
and a whole lot of $$$ behind you. I mean I'm all for acknowledging his contributions to music but can't they just give out one or two actual awards instead of making it a "most meaningful" ceremony thing?
. It's crazy how much impact he's had on pop culture over the years.
. I'm sure it has nothing to do with his super cool 50s vibe, lol 
. Anywayz, 25 billion streams? That's wild! Guess all those years of being a DJ in New York did pay off 
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