Olivia Dean emerged as the standout winner at the BRIT Awards, claiming an impressive four accolades, including the prestigious Artist of the Year title. The 26-year-old solidified her position as a top-tier artist in the UK during the event, which took place in Manchester for the first time.
In addition to Artist of the Year, Dean also secured Album of the Year, Pop Act, and shared the Song of the Year award with Sam Fender for their collaborative track, “Rein Me In.” Her triumph follows a successful outing at the recent Grammy Awards, where she clinched the Best New Artist accolade.
Hailing from north London, Olivia Dean, known for hits like “Man I Need” and “So Easy (To Fall In Love),” triumphed over notable acts such as Lola Young, Lily Allen, and DAVE to claim the coveted Artist of the Year prize. Lola Young, on the other hand, received the Breakthrough Artist award, while Wolf Alice and Sam Fender stood out with their wins for Group of the Year and Alternative/Rock categories, respectively.
The event featured various highlights, including Rosalia winning the International Artist category and Geese taking home the International Group award. Notably, ROSÉ & Bruno Mars made history as the first K-Pop winners with their track “APT.”
The star-studded night at CO-OP Live saw Harry Styles kick off the proceedings with his latest song, “Aperture,” followed by captivating performances from Olivia Dean, RAYE, and Wolf Alice.
A touching moment unfolded as the late Ozzy Osbourne was posthumously honored with a Brit Awards lifetime achievement award. The iconic singer, fondly known as the Prince of Darkness, passed away at the age of 76 last year, shortly after his farewell concert.
Robbie Williams paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne’s enduring musical legacy with a special rendition of Black Sabbath’s “No More Tears,” joined by musicians who had previously performed with Osbourne. Additionally, Stones Roses bassist Mani was honored with a tribute by Charlatans legend Tim Burgess.
The ceremony also witnessed the reunion of Happy Mondays duo Bez and Shaun Ryder as guest presenters, adding a touch of Manchester’s musical heritage to the event.
Olivia Dean and Lola Young led the nominations with five nods each, closely followed by Sam Fender with four nominations. Noel Gallagher was recognized with the Songwriter of the Year award for his significant contributions to British music over the years.
The full list of Brits winners includes standout names like Wolf Alice, ROSALIA, Geese, and Sam Fender, across various categories such as Group of the Year, International Artist, International Group, and Alternative/Rock Act, among others.
The event concluded with Mark Ronson receiving the Outstanding Contribution award, and a special tribute to the legendary Ozzy Osbourne for his lifetime achievement in music.