The biggest night in the British music industry calendar saw big names such as Little Mix and Jess Glynne performing with Calvin Harris and The 1975 taking home two Brits each. Other winners included Jorja Smith and George Ezra who both took home best British solo artist awards for their respective genders. Both of the artists also performed; Smith delivered a moving rendition of Don’t Watch Me Cry while Ezra added a brass band to his performance of his hit single Shotgun.
The 1975 won best British group for the second time as well as picking up the prestigious British album of the year for their third album ‘A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships’. The awards were well deserved with A Brief Inquiry reaching the top of the British album charts and many critics drawing comparisons between the album and Radiohead’s seminal 1997’s album ‘OK Computer’.
Calvin Harris was the other big winner of the night as he took home best British single for his hugely popular single with Dua Lipa, ‘One Kiss’. Harris also won best producer of the year. His producing skills were exemplified by his performance which was a mash up of songs he had made with British talent such as Dua Lipa, Sam Smith and Rag’n’Bone Man.
P!nk was honoured with the outstanding contribution to music award. She performed a small set of her songs to end the night which showcased some impressive visuals and P!nk’s impressive vocal talent. Comedian Jack Whitehall presented the show for the second year running, bringing his signature scathing humour to the world of music.
The full list of winners and nominees can be seen below.
British Album of the year
- Winner: The 1975 – A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships
- Anne-Marie – Speak Your Mind
- Florence + The Machine – High As Hope
- George Ezra – Staying At Tamara’s
- Jorja Smith – Lost & Found
British female solo artist
- Winner: Jorja Smith
- Anne-Marie
- Florence + The Machine
- Jess Glynne
- Lily Allen
British male solo artist
- Winner: George Ezra
- Aphex Twin
- Craig David
- Giggs
- Sam Smith
British group
- Winner: The 1975
- Arctic Monkeys
- Gorillaz
- Little Mix
- Years & Years
British breakthrough act
- Winner: Tom Walker
- Ella Mai
- Idles
- Jorja Smith
- Mabel
Critic’s choice
- Winner: Sam Fender
- Lewis Capaldi
- Mahalia
British single
- Winner: Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa – One Kiss
- Anne-Marie – 2002
- Clean Bandit ft Demi Lovato – Solo
- Dua Lipa – IDGAF
- George Ezra – Shotgun
- Jess Glynne – I’ll Be There
- RAMZ – Barking
- Rudimental – These Days
- Sigala and Paloma Faith – Lullaby
- Tom Walker – Leave A Light On
British Video
- Winner: Little Mix ft Nicki Minaj – Woman Like Me
- Anne-Marie – 2002
- Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa – One Kiss
- Clean Bandit ft Demi Lovato – Solo
- Dua Lipa – IDGAF
- Jax Jones ft Ina Wroldsen – Breathe
- Jonas Blue ft Jack & Jack – Rise
- Liam Payne and Rita Ora – For You
- Rita Ora – Let Me Love You
- Rudimental – These Days
International male solo artist
- Winner: Drake
- Eminem
- Kamasi Washington
- Shawn Mendes
- Travis Scott
International female solo artist
- Winner: The Carters
- Brockhampton
- First Aid Kit
- Nile Rodgers & Chic
- Twenty One Pilots
Brits global success award
- Winner: Ed Sheeran
British producer of the year
- Winner: Calvin Harris
Outstanding contribution to music
- Winner: P!nk