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# Sam Smith, Elliot Page and Harry Styles lead British LGBT Awards shortlist
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/sam-smith-elliot-page-and-harry-styles-lead-british-lgbt-awards-shortlist/
- Published: 2021-04-21T14:00:55.000Z
- Updated: 2021-04-21T05:49:12.000Z
- Description: Dozens of LGBTQ+ celebrities, allies and queer TV shows have been nominated for the upcoming British LGBT Awards.
- Author: Rachel Badham
- Tags: Arts, Music, News, Queer Corner, Television, British LGBT Awards, Elliot Page, It's A Sin, LGBTQ, LGBTQ celebrities, Melanie C, Michelle Visage, Rina Sawayama, Rupaul, Sam Smith

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Dozens of LGBTQ+ celebrities, allies and queer TV shows have been [nominated](https://www.britishlgbtawards.com/top-10s-2021/?ref=scenemag.co.uk) for the upcoming **British LGBT Awards** **,** with voting taking place online. LGBTQ+ musicians including **Sam Smith, Harry Styles, Rina Sawayama** and **Lil Nas X** have been nominated in the top music artists category. **Elliot Page, RuPaul** and *Queer Eye’s* **Tan France** were shortlisted for the top celebrity award.

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Michelle Visage was nominated for the celebrity ally award

*Drag Race* judge **Michelle Visage** and **Melanie C** from the *Spice Girls* were featured in the top celebrity allies category, while hit shows *It’s A Sin* and *Killing Eve* have secured places in the Media Moments category, alongside Nicola and Katya who featured as *Strictly Come Dancing’s* first same-sex couple last year.

Founder of the awards, **Sarah Garrett**, said: *“These awards shine a light on those who have stood shoulder to shoulder with the LGBTQ+ community, during what has been an extremely challenging 12 months. The nominees, which include an exciting mix of famous LGBTQ+ faces, allies and organisations have all demonstrated a commitment to advancing LGBTQ+ rights.”*

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