Brit Awards 2026 - Winners

Here are the winners from each category for the Brit Awards 2026, plus videos from the awards ceremony in Manchester.

Album Of The Year

Olivia Dean - The Art Of Loving

Song Of The Year

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean – Rein Me In

Artist Of The Year

Olivia Dean

Group Of The Year

Wolf Alice

Breakthrough Artist

Lola Young

Hip-Hop/Grime/Rap Act

Dave

Dance Act

Fred Again.., Skepta and PlaqueBoyMax

Alternative/Rock Act

Sam Fender

Best R&B Act

Sault

Pop Act

Olivia Dean

International Song Of The Year

Rosé and Bruno Mars – APT.

International Artist Of The Year

Rosalía

International Group

Geese

Critics' Choice 

Jacob Alon

Producer Of The Year

PinkPanteress

Songwriter Of The Year

Noel Gallagher 

Outstanding Contribution 

Mark Robson

Lifetime Achievement 

Ozzy Osbourne 

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Watch Brit Awards 2026 Live Online

Brit Awards 2026

Viewers worldwide will be able to watch the Brit Awards 2026 online via YouTube for the first time since it's launch in 1977. The glitzy ceremony will be live streamed on YouTube for the first time since it was first televised back in 1982.

The Brit Awards will also be moving venue, as Manchester Co-op Live Arena host the biggest annual UK music awards ceremony for the first time. Comedian Jack Whitehall will be hosting the show for the sixth year running.

Date: Saturday 28th February 2026

Venue: Manchester Co-op Live Arena

Time: 20:15 ITV1/ITVX/STV 20:45 YouTube 

Brit Awards 2026 Nominations:

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Brit Awards 2012: The Nominations

The full nominations have been revealed for the 2012 Brit Awards, with Adele and Ed Sheeran set for an award or two at the glitzy music event at London's O2 on Tuesday 21st February 2012. JLS will have to battle it out for British Single of the Year against other new boys on the block - One Direction and The Wanted.

Full list of Brit Award nominations:

BRITISH MALE SOLO ARTIST
Ed Sheeran
James Blake
James Morrison
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
Professor Green

BRITISH FEMALE SOLO ARTIST
Adele
Florence & The Machine
Jessie J
Kate Bush
Laura Marling

BRITISH BREAKTHROUGH ACT
Anna Calvi
Ed Sheeran
Emeli Sandé
Jessie J
The Vaccines

BRITISH GROUP
Arctic Monkeys
Chase & Status
Coldplay
Elbow
Kasabian

BRITISH SINGLE
Adele Someone Like You
Ed Sheeran The A Team
Example Changed The Way You Kissed Me
Jessie J Ft B.o.B. Price Tag
JLS Ft Dev She Makes Me Wanna
Military Wives / Gareth Malone Wherever You Are
Olly Murs Ft Rizzle Kicks Heart Skips A Beat
One Direction What Makes You Beautiful
Pixie Lott All About Tonight
The Wanted Glad You Came

MASTERCARD BRITISH ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Adele 21
Coldplay Mylo Xyloto
Ed Sheeran + Atlantic Records / Warner Music
Florence & The Machine Ceremonials Island

INTERNATIONAL MALE SOLO ARTIST
Aloe Blacc
Bon Iver
Bruno Mars
David Guetta 
Ryan Adams

INTERNATIONAL FEMALE SOLO ARTIST
Beyoncé
Björk
Feist
Lady Gaga
Rihanna

INTERNATIONAL GROUP
Fleet Foxes
Foo Fighters
Jay Z / Kanye West
Lady Antebellum
Maroon 5

INTERNATIONAL BREAKTHROUGH ACT
Aloe Blacc
Bon Iver
Foster The People
Lana Del Rey
Nicki Minaj

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO MUSIC AWARD
Blur

CRITICS’ CHOICE
1st - Emeli Sandé
2nd - Maverick Sabre
3rd - Michael Kiwanuka

BRITISH PRODUCER
Paul Epworth
Flood
Ethan Johns

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Blur To Perform At Brit Awards 2012

Blur will be performing at the Brit Awards 2012 as they pick up their 'Outstanding Achievement Award', it has been confirmed. The band's bassist Alex James told XFM radio listeners, "We're going to play, which is brilliant, it's like putting the Blues Brothers back together."

The chart topping band won four Brit Awards while at the top of their career with 'Parklife', taking home best album, best single, best video and best group in 1995. Blur reformed briefly in the summer of 2009, including an emotional performance at Glastonbury (see video below) - but fans were left wanting more after the Britpop band went their separate ways once again.

Alex James remained tight lipped about the future prospects of  Blur returning to the music world with a tour or new songs as he spoke to XFM, "Well, lets hope - heritage year next year..... be good wouldn't it? I wish I could tell you more. I'm sure it will happen one day but I don't know when. It's quite nice to keep it special."


Blur return to Glastonbury 2009 with 'She's So High'

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Brit Awards 2010 - The Winners

JLS pick up British Breakthrough Act Award at the Brits

Here are all the Brit Award winners from the spectacular 2010 ceremony, as each award is announced the list will be updated. Liam Gallagher accepted a Brit Award for Brits Album of 30 years and then went on to thank everyone apart from his brother Noel. He then had to be censored as he swore and finally threw a microphone into the crowd. Lady GaGa won all three awards she was nominated in as she dominated the Brit Awards in London. JLS won two awards, beating Cheryl Cole for Best British Single.

British Male Solo Artist:

Dizzee Rascal

British Female Solo Artist:

Lily Allen

British Breakthrough Act:

JLS

British Group:

Kasabian

British Album:

Florence & the Machine - Lungs

British Single:

JLS - Beat Again

BRITs Performance of 30 Years:

Spice Girls - Wannabe/Who Do You Think You Are (1997)


International Male Solo Artist:

Jay-Z

International Female Solo Artist:

Lady GaGa

Lady GaGa proves a Brit Award winner

International Breakthrough Act:

Lady GaGa

International Album:

Lady GaGa - The Fame

BRITs Album of 30 Years:

Oasis - (What's the Story) Morning Glory?

British Producer:

Paul Epworth

Critics' Choice:
Ellie Goulding


Outstanding Contribution To Music:
Robbie Williams

GaGa Goes Acoustic At Brits

Lady GaGa has thrown the Brit Awards into confusion by ditching her expensive show performance in favour of an acoustic performance as a tribute to fashion guru Alexander McQueen. The singer has been so upset at McQueen's tragic death that she wanted to dedicate her performance at the Brit Awards to the 40 year-old Brit.

Find out later who wins at the 30th Brit Awards as robmacca's Entertainment News brings the results as they happen............

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Brit Awards 2010 Nominations

Here are the Brit Award Nominations in full, JLS are this year's big UK hopefuls with four nominations. Florence and the Machine and Lady GaGa have three nominations each. The Brit Awards take place in London and will be shown on ITV at 8pm on February 16.

British Male Solo Artist:
Calvin Harris

Dizzee Rascal

Mika

Paolo Nutini

Robbie Williams


British Female Solo Artist:
Bat for Lashes

Florence & the Machine

Leona Lewis

Lily Allen

Pixie Lott


British Breakthrough Act:
Florence & the Machine

Friendly Fires

JLS

La Roux

Pixie Lott


British Group:
Doves

Friendly Fires

JLS

Kasabian

Muse


British Album:
Dizzee Rascal - Tongue N'Cheek

Florence & the Machine - Lungs

Kasabian - West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum

Lily Allen - It's Not Me, It's You

Paolo Nutini - Sunny Side Up


British Single:
Alesha Dixon - Breathe

Alexandra Burke Ft Flo Rida - Bad Boys

Cheryl Cole - Fight For This Love

Joe McElderry - The Climb

JLS - Beat Again

La Roux - In For The Kill

Lily Allen - The Fear

Pixie Lott - Mama Do

Taio Cruz - Break Your Heart

Tinchy Stryder Ft N-Dubz - Number 1


BRITs Performance of 30 Years:
Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive/How Deep is Your Love (1997)

Bros - I Owe you Nothing (1989)

Coldplay - Clocks (2003)

Eurythmics & Stevie Wonder - Angel (1999)

Girls Aloud - The Promise (2009)

Kanye West - Gold Digger (2006)

Kylie Minogue - Can't Get You Out of my Head (2002)

Michael Jackson - Earth Song (1996)

Paul McCartney - Live & Let Die (2008)

Pet Shop Boys - Go West (1994)

Robbie Williams & Tom Jones - The Full Monty Medley (1998)

Scissor Sisters - Take Your Mama (2005)

Spice Girls - Wannabe/Who Do You Think You Are (1997)

Take That - Beatles Medley I Wanna Hold Your Hand/Hard Day's Night/ She Loves Me (1994)

The Who - Who Are You (1988)


International Male Solo Artist:
Bruce Springsteen

Eminem

Jay-Z

Michael Buble

Seasick Steve


International Female Solo Artist:
Lady GaGa

Ladyhawke

Norah Jones

Rihanna

Shakira


International Breakthrough Act:
Animal Collective

Daniel Merriweather

Empire of the Sun

Lady GaGa

Taylor Swift


International Album:
Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavilion

Black Eyed Peas - The E.N.D.

Empire of the Sun - Walking on a Dream

Jay-Z - The Blueprint

Lady GaGa - The Fame


BRITs Album of 30 Years:
Coldplay - A Rush of Blood to the Head

Dido - No Angel

Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms

Duffy - Rockferry

Keane - Hopes & Fears

Oasis - (What's the Story) Morning Glory?

Phil Collins - No Jacket Required

Sade - Diamond Life

The Verve - Urban Hymns

Travis - The Man Who


British Producer:

Jim Abbiss

Paul Epworth

Ethan Johns

Steve Lillywhite


Critics' Choice:
Ellie Goulding


Outstanding Contribution To Music:
Robbie Williams

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VIDEO: Brit Awards - Pet Shop Boys

Here is the video of the Pet Shop Boys performing at the Brit Awards 2009 after winning an award for their Outstanding Contribution. They closed the show with a medley of their greatest hits including Go West, West End Girls and Always On My Mind, being joined on stage by Lady Gaga and Brandon Flowers, singer with The Killers.

Pet Shop Boys @ Brit Awards

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Brit Awards 2009 - The Winners

Duffy @ Brit Awards 2009 (PIC: GETTY/BBC)

Find out who won at the 2009 Brit Awards at London's Earls Court. Duffy went on to win three Brit Awards, while Coldplay went home empty handed at this years bash. The Pet Shop Boys were joined by Lady Ga Ga as they performed the mother of all mixes.

The Winners:

British Male Solo Artist:

Paul Weller

British Female Solo Artist:

Duffy

British Group:

Elbow

British Single:

Girls Aloud - 'The Promise'

British Album:

Duffy - Rockferry

British Breakthrough Act:

Duffy

British Live Act:

Iron Maiden

International Male Solo Artist:

Kanye West

International Female Solo Artist:

Katy Perry

International Group:

Kings of Leon

International Album:

Kings of Leon - Only By The Night

British Producer of the Year:

Bernard Butler

Critics' Choice Award:

Florence and the Machine

Outstanding Contribution to Music:
Pet Shop Boys

*Full Brit Nominations List: HERE

FACT FILE:

Who has won the most BRIT Awards?

Robbie Williams has won 11 BRIT awards – more than any other artist or group in the history of the BRITs. Add to that the four awards he won previously as a member of Take That, and Robbie has a grand total of 15 BRIT awards!

Annie Lennox follows Robbie with eight awards, including one with Eurythmics.

U2 and Take That have become the third highest winners and most successful band with seven awards each.

Michael Jackson and Coldplay follow with six awards.

Brit Awards 2009 Nominations List

Here is the full list of nominees for this year's Brit Awards, to be held at London's Earls Court on February 18, 2009. The Brit Awards will feature live music from Girls Aloud, Kings of Leon and Duffy with Kylie co-presenting the Award show.

British Male Solo Artist
Ian Brown
James Morrison
Paul Weller
The Streets
Will Young

British Female Solo Artist
Adele
Beth Rowley
Duffy
Estelle
M.I.A.

British Group
Coldplay
Elbow
Girls Aloud
Radiohead
Take That

British Single
Adele - 'Chasing Pavements'
Alexandra Burke - 'Hallelujah'
Coldplay - 'Viva La Vida'
Dizzee Rascal ft. Calvin Harris - 'Dance Wiv Me'
Duffy - 'Mercy'
Estelle ft. Kanye West: 'American Boy'
Girls Aloud - 'The Promise'
Leona Lewis - 'Better In Time'
Scouting For Girls - 'Heartbeat'
The X Factor Finalists - 'Hero'

British Album
Coldplay - Viva La Vida
Duffy - Rockferry
Elbow - The Seldom Seen Kid
Radiohead - In Rainbows
Ting Tings - We Started Nothing

British Breakthrough Act
Adele
Duffy
The Last Shadow Puppets
Scouting For Girls
Ting Tings

British Live Act
Coldplay
Elbow
Iron Maiden
Scouting For Girls
The Verve

International Male Solo Artist
Beck
Neil Diamond
Jay-Z
Kanye West
Seasick Steve

International Female Solo Artist
Beyoncé
Gabriella Cilmi
Katy Perry
Pink
Santogold

International Group
AC/DC
Fleet Foxes
The Killers
Kings of Leon
MGMT

International Album
AC/DC - Black Ice
Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes
The Killers - Day & Age
Kings of Leon - Only By The Night
MGMT - Oracular Spectacular

British Producer of the Year
Bernard Butler
Brian Eno
Steve Mac

Critics' Choice Award
Florence and the Machine

Outstanding Contribution to Music
Pet Shop Boys

Kylie To Host Brit Awards 2009

Kylie Minogue

Kylie Minogue is to present the Brit Awards in February 2009, according to an ITV insider. The Aussie pop star will team up with James Corden and Mathew Horne (Gavin and Stacey) in hosting the music awards show from London's Earl's Court.

Last year Ozzy Osbourne and wife Sharon presented the Brit Awards on ITV, watched by millions, making it the biggest music awards bash in the UK. Next year could be the best yet with the Pet Shop Boys already being announced as winners of the Outstanding Contribution To Music award.

The Brit Awards show takes place on Wednesday 18th February 2009.

Brit Award 2008: More S**t Than Brit!

The Brit Award nominations were revealed last night (full list HERE) and I've got to say the awards seem more "S**t" than "Brit". Partly due to the multiple nominations of the same artists, which then leads to the lack of variety.

I was expecting Coventry band, The Enemy to be in the "Breakthrough Act" after a year of constant touring, a number one album and four singles in the Top 40. Instead we are offered two artists, Leona Lewis and Mika that have 8 nominations between them, Kate Nash (3 nominations), the Klaxons (2 nominations) and finally Bat For Lashes (2 nominations). It would have been more interesting to have at least one artist in the nominations who wasn't listed in another category.

While I'm sure the Brit Awards 2008 will be fantastic, I can't help but feel it could have included nominations in a wider field. Back in June I predicted on "robmacca entertainment news" The Enemy would be in the nominations for "Breakthough Act", today I've been proved wrong - but I can't help bands like The Enemy (and many other artists) have been over looked in what seems to be a popularity contest. Meanwhile can Girls Aloud pick up their first Brit Award or will Take That beat them to it? - find out on February 20th!

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Brit Award 2008: Nominees

Take That performing at the 2007 Brit Awards.

Here is the full list of the 2008 Brit Awards nominees, the event is to be held at Earls Court, London on 20th February 2008:

British male solo artist: Jamie T, Mark Ronson, Mika, Newton Faulkner, Richard Hawley.

British female solo artist: Bat For Lashes, Kate Nash, KT Tunstall, Leona Lewis, PJ Harvey.

British group: Arctic Monkeys, Editors, Girls Aloud, Kaiser Chiefs, Take That.

British album: Arctic Monkeys - Favourite Worst Nightmare, Leona Lewis - Spirit, Mark Ronson - Version, Mika - Life In Cartoon Motion, Take That - Beautiful World.

British breakthrough act: Bat For Lashes, Kate Nash, Klaxons, Leona Lewis, Mika. (Winner chosen by BBC Radio 1 listeners)

British live act: Arctic Monkeys, Kaiser Chiefs, Klaxons, Muse, Take That. (Winner chosen by BBC Radio 2 listeners)

British single: Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love, Mika - Grace Kelly, Take That - Shine, Kaiser Chiefs - Ruby, Sugababes - About You Now, Mark Ronson Ft Amy Winehouse - Valerie, Kate Nash - Foundations, The Hoosiers - Worried About Ray, James Blunt - 1973, Mutya Buena - Real Girl. (A live public vote will decide the winner on the night)

International male solo artist: Bruce Springsteen, Kanye West, Michael Buble, Rufus Wainwright, Timbaland.

International female solo artist: Alicia Keys, Bjork, Feist, Kylie Minogue, Rihanna.

International group: Arcade Fire, Eagles, Foo Fighters, Kings of Leon, White Stripes.

International album: Arcade Fire - Neon Bible, Eagles - Long Road Out Of Eden, Foo Fighters - Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace, Kings of Leon - Because Of The Times, Kylie Minogue - X.

Critics' Choice Award: Adele

Outstanding contribution to music: Sir Paul McCartney

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Music News Update

robmacca is away on holiday - so here is a quick music update while in Australia:

*UK album sales dropped 10.8% to 138.1 million during 2007 but single sales increased almost 20m to a total of 86.6m.

*EMI face one crisis after another, first Robbie Williams went on strike, Coldplay are considering leaving the company and now Kylie has stuck the boot in, blaming the company for her poor album sales.

* Keep your eyes peeled as the Brit Award nominations become public this week, the Osbourne's will be presenting the show in February.

* Mel C is to have all her tattoos removed, according to the News of the World today. The Spice Girl will have all ten removed at the end of the tour. Now think of the poor fans who copied her in getting the tattoos!

* Britney Spears single, "Piece of Me" has knocked off X Factor winner Leon Jackson's "When You Believe" from the #1 position in the Irish charts. Britney managed to climb up to #2 in the UK this week.

* The Enemy "We'll Live And Die In These Towns" album rose from #44 to #27 this week as it enjoys it's biggest climb in recent weeks. Tom Clarke, Andy Hopkins and Liam Watts have already started another busy year of gigs, returning to the UK from Germany.

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