New Zealand-born and Melbourne-raised singer Rosé has made BRIT Awards history.
The Blackpink singer took home the International Song award for her duet Apt. with Bruno Mars the first K-Pop solo artist to win at the annual awards show, held on Saturday night (Sunday morning AEDT).
“It is such an honour to be receiving this award in front of so many talented and admirable musicians in the UK,” Rosé said on-stage.
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“There’s so many people I need to thank – firstly, Bruno, I am receiving on behalf of the both of us, thank you for being my biggest mentor and best friend.”
Aussies Tame Impala missed out on joining an elite group of BRIT Award winners after American band Geese won the Best International Group trophy.
The Perth-born band first won the award in that category at the UK’s answer to the Grammy Awards, back in 2016.
They were hoping to join the ranks of U2, Foo Fighters, R.E.M., Fontaines DC, who have all won the category multiple times.
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The big winner for the night inside Manchester’s Co-Op Arena was undoubtedly Olivia Dean, who scored four awards.
The 26-year-old fresh off her Grammy win for Best New Artist took home Album of the Year for The Art Of Love, Artist of the Year, Best Pop Act and Song of the Year for her duet with Sam Fender, Rein Me In.
Going into the ceremony, which was held outside of London for the very first time in its 48-year history, it was actually two Londoners – Dean and Lola Young – leading the nominations with five each.
Young, 25, fresh from her Best Pop Solo Performance Grammy win took home Breakthrough Artist and made a joke about not having a speech prepared at the Grammys.
Oasis star Noel Gallagher was awarded in his hometown the honour of Songwriter of the Year and opened his acceptance speech by thanking his brother Liam Gallagher before thanking the fans for keeping his songs alive 30 years later.
Mark Ronson received the Outstanding Contribution to Music award, with Margot Robbie among the stars in the video package congratulating the producer extraordinaire, who worked on the Barbie soundtrack with the Aussie actress.
The American musician recalled his first meeting with British singer Amy Winehouse 20 years ago, saying “that night we wrote Back to Black and that day changed my life forever.”
“I know it’s the music I made with Amy that’s the reason any of them know who I am anyway,” he said of the star-studded video clip.
Dua Lipa made a surprise appearance during Ronson’s medley performance, singing her Barbie hit Dance the Night Away.
Ozzy Osbourne was posthumously awarded the BRITs Lifetime Achievement award, which was accepted by his widow Sharon Osbourne and daughter Kelly Osbourne.
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This was followed by a show-stopping closing tribute to the rocker, featuring Robbie Williams, Metallica guitarist Robert Trujillo and Black Sabbath musicians Adam Wakeman, Tommy Clufetos and Zakk Wylde.
Harry Styles opened the show, marking his debut live TV performance of music from his long-awaited new album, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.
While other performers during the show, hosted by comedian Jack Whitehall, included Dean, Ronson, Wolf Alice, SOMBR, RAYE, Alex Warren featuring James Blunt and ROSALÍA featuring Björk.
FULL BRIT AWARDS 2026 WINNER’S LIST
British Album Of The Year
Dave – The Boy Who Played The Harp
Lily Allen – West End Girl
Olivia Dean – The Art Of Love
Sam Fender – People Watching
Wolf Alice – The Clearing
British Song Of The Year
Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas – Blessings
Chrystal and Notion – The Days
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 and Olivia Dean – Rein Me In
Skye Newman – Family Matters
British Artist Of The Year
Dave
Fred Again..
Jade
Lily Allen
Little Simz
Lola Young
Olivia Dean
PinkPantheress
Sam Fender
Self Esteem
British Group Of The Year
Pulp
Sleep Token
The Last Dinner Party
Wet Leg
Wolf Alice
British Breakthrough Artist
Barry Can’t Swim
EsDeeKid
Jim Legxacy
Lola Young
Skye Newman
British Alternative/Rock Act
Blood Orange
Lola Young
Sam Fender
Wet Leg
Wolf Alice
British R&B Act
Jim Legxacy
Kwn
Mabel
Sasha Keable
Sault
British Dance Act
Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas
FKA Twigs
Fred Again.., Skepta, Plaqueboymax
PinkPantheress
Sammy Virji
British Hip-Hop/Rap/Grime Act
Central Cee
Dave
Jim Legxacy
Little Simz
Loyle Carner
British Pop Act
Jade
Lily Allen
Lola Young
Olivia Dean
Raye
International Song Of The Year
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
Rosé and Bruno Mars – Apt.
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
Sombr – Undressed
Taylor Swift – The Fate Of Ophelia
International Artist Of The Year
Bad Bunny
Chappell Roan
CMAT
Doechii
Lady Gaga
Rosalía
Sabrina Carpenter
Sombr
Taylor Swift
Tyler, The Creator
International Group Of The Year
Geese
Haim
Huntr/x
Tame Impala
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