Björk has been nominated for a 2012 BRIT Award in the Best International Female Solo Artist category. Also nominated in that field are Beyoncé, Feist, Lady Gaga, and Rihanna. This is Björk's 14th BRIT Award nomination; she has previously won four BRIT Awards: twice in 1994, for Best International Newcomer and Best International Female; once in 1996 for Best International Female; and once again in 1998 for Best International Female. The 2012 BRIT Awards will take place at The O2 in London on February 21. For more information and a complete list of nominees, head to brits.co.uk. To pick up a copy of her new album, Biophilia, in North America, head to the Nonesuch Store now.

Following fan presale earlier this week for Björk's forthcoming ten-show Biophilia residency in New York City, tickets go on sale to the general public today at Ticketmaster.com.

The Biophilia residency, featuring a set of unique musical instruments and a 24-piece Icelandic choir, will frun from February 3 to March 2 and include six performances at the New York Hall of Science and four performances at Roseland Ballroom. To complement these efforts, Björk will collaborate with the New York Hall of Science on a three-weeklong Biophilia education series. Featuring interactive science and music workshops for middle-school children, the series leads students on an intensive study of the scientific concepts at the core of Biophilia’s songs, including crystalline structures, lunar phases, viruses, and more. Students will also be given hands-on tools for music composition and delve into the study of how musicology relates to nature. Each week will conclude with a USB key or CD for each child, featuring their classroom creations.

Beyond general ticket sales, a limited number of VIP packages have been designed to directly support the Biophilia education program in Queens public schools. These packages provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience Björk live in an intimate setting while supporting public school arts education.

VIP sponsors receive:

• a premium seat at one of ten New York City dates, presented in the round
• a pre-show tour of the Biophilia education program and unique instruments
• an invitation to post-show drinks with musicians (Björk appearance not guaranteed)
• a limited edition Biophilia signed lithograph print and tour laminate

Click here for more information on sponsoring the Biophilia education program.