Lewis who broke into the international music scene when she won the talent hunt "X Factor" in 2007 is not in contention for any awards at the ceremony, but her song 'Better in Time' has been shortlisted for the Best British Single because unlike the other categories, a public vote will decide the winner.

A source close to the singer told the website,"Leona is making a stand and is not going. Her view is,'What's the point of getting dressed up, if the chances of being recognised on her own soil are slim to none?"

Lewis' mentor from 'X Factor' Simon Cowell said that her not receiving any nominations just proves the class biases of the recording industry.

Simon said, "I don't like The Brits. Leona at The Brits tells you everything about the record business. You should recognise and celebrate success, not sneer at it, wherever the artist comes from."