Margot Robbie’s fondness for Clapham Town in South West London is no secret. Yet, it seems she’s not the only one captivated by this charming locale. British singer-songwriter Raye, aged 28, has recently paid homage to the area with a new single that’s bound to resonate with fans of the neighborhood.

Raye’s latest release, titled “Nightingale Lane,” draws inspiration from a serene street that winds its way through Clapham South. The song was unveiled this week, adding another layer of artistic allure to the district already beloved by Robbie, the acclaimed Australian actress.

In a clever nod to the area, Raye shared a series of teaser images on Instagram, featuring the street signs of Nightingale Lane and Old Park Avenue prominently. These visuals accompanied by handwritten post-it notes hinted at a personal narrative, reading, ‘It was right there in June… Next to Old Park Avenue on Nightingale Lane…’

The lyrics further evoke an emotional connection with the lines, ‘Like the way, you, loved, me. Like the way you loved me,’ suggesting a sentimental journey set against the backdrop of this picturesque London street.

While handwritten post-it notes tease: ‘It was right there in June… Next to Old Park Avenue on Nightingale Lane…’

‘Like the way, you, loved, me. Like the way you loved me.’ 

Margot Robbie is well known for her love of Clapham Town in South West London (pictured this month)

However, it appears the Australian actress, 35, isn’t the only one who is a fan of the area, as Raye, 28, has now released a new single named after one of its streets (pictured this month)

Meanwhile, a stamp on a vinyl test pressing reads: ‘Experienced the greatest heartbreak she has ever known here – 27th February 2019.’

The heartbreak ballad is from the British singer’s forthcoming album, titled This Music May Contain Hope, slated for release on March 27. 

The single, produced by Raye alongside Tom Richards, sees the musician reflecting on the ‘greatest heartbreak’ she has ever known. 

Nightingale Lane follows the release of Raye’s hit single, WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!, which reached Number 1 on the UK Singles Chart in January of this year, marking her second chart-topper. 

The newest track arrives ahead of her performance at the BRIT Awards, where she has been nominated for Song Of The Year with WHERE IS MY HUSBAND! as well as Best Pop Act. 

The 46th edition of the BRIT Awards will launch at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena for the first time on Saturday evening.

Since removing gendered categories, such as Best Male and Best Female, the ceremony has faced backlash for the low number of female artists nominated, particularly in 2023 when the Artist Of The Year shortlist was entirely male. 

But 2026 will ring in the changes, with 70 percent of this year’s nominations being female or non-binary.

The British singer-songwriter revealed her new single, Nightingale Lane, this week, named after a quiet road that runs through Clapham South

Lola Young and Olivia Dean lead the nominations with five each, closely followed by comeback queen Lily Allen, who has been recognised in three categories for her critically acclaimed fifth album, West End Girl.

The singer, 40, used the album to chronicle the collapse of her marriage to Stranger Things star David Harbour and his alleged infidelities while they were together.

She will go up against both Young and Dean for Artist Of The Year at the ceremony, while also competing for Album Of The Year and Pop Act.

Young, 24, is also up for Breakthrough Artist and Alternative/Rock Act, but it is unknown if she will attend the ceremony.

Following the announcement, she said: ‘Five BRIT nominations, how is this even possible? I’ve had this dream a thousand times, so I’m slightly convinced that my alarm clock is about to wake me up.   

‘Seriously, this means so much to me. I am so grateful for this moment and to be nominated alongside the incredible other nominees.’

Dean, 26, became the first woman to claim the UK’s No 1 single and album in the same week since Adele in 2021, with her song Man I Need and album The Art Of Loving, both released in 2025. 

She has been nominated in five categories and will be performing at the Award ceremony.

‘To go from being a student of The BRIT School in the crowd to being a performer 10 years later is really crazy, and I’m so excited to see everyone in Manchester,’ the singer shared in January.

Elsewhere, British rapper Dave has been recognised in three categories: Artist Of The Year, Album Of The Year, and Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act.

In a series of Instagram teaser photos shared by Raye, street signs for Nightingale Lane and Old Park Avenue are clearly visible, while handwritten post-it notes tease lyrics 

Meanwhile, a stamp on a vinyl test pressing reads: ‘Experienced the greatest heartbreak she has ever known here – 27th February 2019’

The 27-year-old released his third studio album, The Boy Who Played The Harp, in 2025 and has since become the first British rap artist to debut three albums at number one in the UK’s official chart.

Raye has been recognised in just one category this year, after scooping a record-breaking six awards last year.

The singer, 28, scooped the first gong presented on the night, Song of the Year for her hit Escapism ft 070 Shake, shortly before also taking home the R&B Act gong and Best New Artist. 

She currently holds the record for the most BRIT Awards won at a single ceremony, a record which previously stood at four, jointly held by Blur in 1995, Adele in 2016, and Harry Styles in 2023. 

Additionally, Raye has been announced as the final act to perform at this year’s BRIT Awards ahead of the ceremony on Saturday, February 28.

The singer, whose real name is Rachel Keen, will take to the stage during the star-studded show. 

Speaking ahead of her performance, Raye said: ‘We are so grateful to the BRIT Awards for having us back on their stage. Me and the band are very excited. Lots of love, Raye.’ 

British icons Pulp have received their first nomination for Group of the Year since 1996.

Nightingale Lane follows the release of Raye’s hit single, WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!, which reached Number 1 on the UK Singles Chart in January of this year, marking her second chart-topper

Hollywood is also well represented in this year’s nominations, as Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters group HUNTR/X are nominated for International Song of the Year with Golden, and are shortlisted for International Group.

Meanwhile, Cynthia Erivo has secured her first nomination with her rendition of Wicked’s Defying Gravity in contention for Song of the Year with Mastercard.

Other international stars up for awards include Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga and Chappell Roan.

The BRIT Awards have been held annually at London’s O2 Arena since 2011, but the Daily Mail revealed that the annual showpiece, regarded as the biggest night in British music, will be held in Manchester this year and is likely to move around the UK in different locations for the foreseeable future.

Comedian Jack Whitehall returns to present the ceremony for the sixth time, having previously hosted the event in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2025.

He stepped away in 2022 when Mo Gilligan took over for two ceremonies, and Maya Jama, Roman Kemp, and Clara Amfo co-hosted the event together in 2024.

It will be his first time presenting in Manchester, and Whitehall, 38, credits the city as shaping his early comedy career after he studied at The University Of Manchester. 

In a recent clip shared to social media titled Ode to Manchester, the TV personality showed off everything from the Curry Mile to Coronation Street. 

He said: ‘I am so excited to be coming back for this very special BRIT Awards in Manchester, a place that is so important to me. 

‘The city I started my comedy career in, it feels like a real full circle moment returning to host this historic night at the Co-op Live, a venue that is only a stone’s throw away from the comedy club I did my first 10 minute set in all those years ago.’

The newest track arrives ahead of her performance at the BRIT Awards, where she has been nominated for Song Of The Year with WHERE IS MY HUSBAND! as well as Best Pop Act (pictured at the BRITs in 2024)

He added: ‘Hopefully I get a few more laughs than I did that night. I cannot wait.’

The 2026 event will be the first of three years under the stewardship of Sony Music UK, who spearheaded the move to Manchester.

Past venues include Earl’s Court, the London Arena, Alexandra Palace, Hammersmith Apollo, the Dominion Theatre, the Royal Albert Hall, the Grosvenor Hotel and its original location, Wembley Conference Centre.

But the move away from the capital signals another new era in the ceremony’s history, arguably the most seismic.

A source told the Daily Mail: ‘It’s officially the end of an era. The BRIT Awards has been hosted in London since the ceremony first took place in 1977 and now for the first time ever, it will be held outside of the capital.

‘Obviously, it’s going to come as sad news to artists and talent who are London-based but there’s a feeling within the music industry that these shows don’t always need to be held at the same venues, year after year.

‘The BRITs is the biggest night in the British music calendar and now it will be shared with a new audience, as fans from Manchester and the surrounding areas are more likely to attend.

‘In recent years, there has been a general appetite for the ceremony to move, as with the The Mercury Prize and The MOBO Awards and now for the first time the music scene won’t be as London-centric, both for the nominees and fans.’

Jason Iley MBE, Chairman and CEO, Sony Music UK & Ireland said: ‘This is a very exciting time for The BRIT Awards. Moving to Manchester, the home of some of the most iconic and defining artists of our lifetime, will invigorate the show and build on the BRITs legacy of celebrating and reinvesting in world-class music. 

‘Hosting the show in Manchester, with its vibrant cultural history, perfectly captures the spirit and energy of the BRIT Awards. I can’t wait to see the show at the amazing state-of-the art Co-op Live venue.’

Meanwhile, Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, said: ‘For The BRIT Awards to move out of London is a massive coup for Greater Manchester. 

‘After 48 years, it is great that this prestigious global event is about to arrive in the UK capital of music and culture.’

He added: ‘Greater Manchester has an unparalleled music heritage known around the world, and this summer will play host to some of the biggest gigs on the planet. 

‘That was only made possible by our strong commitment to new talent and giving emerging artists the opportunities to make their name.

‘We thank our friends at the BPI for choosing Manchester and we will pull out all the stops to show they made the right decision. Celebrating the BRIT Awards right here in the home of 24 hour party people is the next chapter in its story and you can be sure that we will help them do it in style.’