Why gender-neutral award categories are here to stay.

ender-neutral ideations are not a new concept, so it wasn’t a surprise when the BRITs moved towards categories that would be broadly more inclusive of genders outside of the “male” and “female” spectrum. Last year, the BRITs faced criticism after Sam Smith raised their frustrations after being excluded from the awards due to their gender identity. “Music for me has always been about unification not division. I look forward to a time where award shows can be reflective of the society we live in,” the star posted online. “Let’s celebrate everybody, regardless of gender, race, age, ability, sexuality and class”. Now, non-binary musicians