The BRIT Awards is to do away with “best gender” categories to accommodate the needs of artists like Sam Smith.
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After Smith announced that they see themselves as non-binary, the awards show’s organisers revealed that they intend to support artists in the same boat by erasing categories based on genders…much to the delight of some…and the horror of those who feel the move will marginalise women.
A source told ‘The Sun’:
Bosses are listening to changes happening in the industry. The categories will evolve in the coming years.
The male and female categories will still be in place next February but changes are being planned for the following year. Organisers will be consulting labels and artists alike to work out what is best for the future of the Brits ceremony.
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