Victoires de la Musique 2026 - the shortlist

The shortlist for this year's Victoires de la Musique awards has been released, and as always, it's an interesting read. It's the 41st time the event which celebrates Francophone music and artists has been held.

Sitting with five nominations is Theodora, with breakthrough female artist, live artist, album, single and audiovisual creation, so she'll probably be going home with something to decorate her mantlepiece.

Meanwhile, there are four significant nominations for Star Academy graduate Helena, best female breakthrough artist, live breakthrough artist, and best album and single, 

But not all the focus is on modern Francophone pop, it's nice to see Feu! Chatterton make the shortlist with what was - for this blog at least - the French album of the year as well as a nomination for best male artist.

The awards take place on Friday February 13 at the Seine Musicale arena, and long with the awards there will be some memorable performances showcasing the musical talent of France and beyond, televised on France 2.

Male artist

Disiz
Feu! Chatterton
Pierre Garnier
Orelsan

Female artist

Charlotte Cardin
Aya Nakamura
Vanessa Paradis
Santa

Male breakthrough

Ino Casablanca
L2B
Sam Sauvage

Female breakthrough

Helena
Miki
Theodora

Live breakthrough

Helena
Miki
Theodora

Album 

Hélé - Helena
Labyrinthe - Feu! Chatterton
La fuite en avant - Orelsan
Méga BBL - Theodora
On s'en rappellera pas - Disiz

Song 

Fashion Designa - Theodora
Les filles les meufs - Marguerite
Mauvais garçon - Helena
Soleil Bleu - Luiza & Bleu Soleil
Tant pis pour elle - Charlotte Cardin

Concert

DJ Snake
Justice Live - Justice
Santa
Zouzou Tour - Philippe Katerine

Audiovisual creation

Fashion Designa - Theodora
Je t'accuse - Suzane
Tant pis pour elle - Charlotte Cardin