Olivia Dean dominated the BRIT Awards, taking home four awards, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year.
This year’s show marked the first time in the 46-year history of the BRITs that it was held outside of London, with Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena playing host.
Dean, who had a huge breakthrough year in 2025 with her second album ‘The Art Of Loving’, was the big winner, claiming Album of the Year, Song of the Year for her Sam Fender collaboration ‘Rein Me In‘, Artist of the Year and Best Pop Act.
Jack Whitehall hosted the show for the sixth time, and there was a glittering array of stars performing live, including Harry Styles’ first public performance in three years, a surprise appearance from Bjork alongside Rosalía, as well as Olivia Dean, HUNTR/X’s EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI, Wolf Alice, Mark Ronson, Alex Warren, Sombr, and RAYE.
Among those announced as winners ahead of the show are Jacob Alon, who has been confirmed as the winner of the 2026 BRITs Critics’ Choice Award, and Mark Ronson, who has been recognised for his Outstanding Contribution to Music.
Noel Gallagher also attended after Oasis’ huge ‘Live ‘25’ reunion tour, and was awarded the Songwriter Of The Year award, while PinkPantheress is the youngest recipient and first female winner of the Producer Of The Year award.
Ozzy Osbourne was honoured with the BRITs Lifetime Achievement Award following his passing in July, and he also received a tribute performance from Robbie Williams alongside members of Ozzy’s band over the years including Adam Wakeman, Robert Trujillo, Tommy Clufetos and Zakk Wylde.
The winners of the BRITs 2026 are:
British Album Of The Year
Dave – ‘The Boy Who Played The Harp’
Lily Allen – ‘West End Girl’
Olivia Dean – ‘The Art Of Loving’– WINNER
Sam Fender – ‘People Watching’
Wolf Alice – ‘The Clearing’
Song Of The Year
Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas – ‘Blessings’
Chrystal and NOTION – ‘The Days-NOTION Remix’
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande – ‘Defying Gravity’
Ed Sheeran – ‘Azizam’
Fred Again, Skepta and PlaqueBoyMax – ‘Victory Lap’
Lewis Capaldi – ‘Survive’
Lola Young – ‘Messy’
Myles Smith – ‘Nice To Meet You’
Olivia Dean – ‘Man I Need’
RAYE – ‘Where Is My Husband’
Sam Fender with Olivia Dean – ‘Rein Me In’ – WINNER
Skye Newman – ‘Family Matters’
British Artist Of The Year
Dave
Fred Again..
JADE
Lily Allen
Little Simz
Lola Young
Olivia Dean – WINNER
PinkPantheress
Sam Fender
Self Esteem
British Group
The Last Dinner Party
Pulp
Sleep Token
Wet Leg
Wolf Alice – WINNER
Breakthrough Artist
Barry Can’t Swim
Esdeekid
Jim Legxacy
Lola Young – WINNER
Skye Newman
International Artist
Bad Bunny
Chappell Roan
CMAT
Doechii
Lady Gaga
Rosalia – WINNER
Sabrina Carpenter
Sombr
Taylor Swift
Tyler, The Creator
International Group
Geese – WINNER
HAIM
HUNTR/X
Tame Impala
Turnstile
International Song
Alex Warren – ’Ordinary’
Chappell Roan – ‘Pink Pony Club’
Disco Lines and Tinashe – ‘No Broke Boys’
Gigi Perez – ‘Sailor Song’
Gracie Abrams – ‘That’s So True’
HUNTR/X – ‘Golden’
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars – ‘Die With A Smile’
Ravyn Lenae – ‘Love Me Not’
Rose and Bruno Mars – ‘Apt.’ – WINNER
Sabrina Carpenter – ’Manchild’
Sombr – ‘Undressed’
Taylor Swift – ‘The Fate Of Ophelia’
Alternative/Rock
Blood Orange
Lola Young
Sam Fender – WINNER
Wet Leg
Wolf Alice
Pop
JADE
Lily Allen
Lola Young
Olivia Dean – WINNER
RAYE
Hip-Hop, Grime and Rap
Central Cee
Dave – WINNER
Jim Legxacy
Little Simz
Loyle Carner
R&B
Jim Legxacy
Kwn
Mabel
Sasha Keable
Sault – WINNER
Dance
Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas
FKA Twigs
Fred Again.., Skepta, PlaqueBoyMax – WINNER
PinkPantheress
Sammy Virji
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