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20:34, 28 Feb 2026Updated 23:32, 28 Feb 2026
A close-up of the BRIT Award trophy designed by British designer Matthew Williamson(Image: Anthony Devlin/Getty Images)
The BRIT Awards took place tonight, but who managed to scoop up the legendary prizes? The star-studded event returned in all its glory for another year, this time at the other end of the M62 held at Manchester’s Co-Op Live. The biggest homegrown stars and international artists have come together for a glamorous evening filled with live performances and iconic moments.
There are 16 awards up for grabs, including major honours such as Artist of the Year, Mastercard Album of the Year and Group of the Year, alongside a range of genre-based awards.
Comedian and writer Jack Whitehall has returned to present the show, this time in Manchester, after hosting the ceremony in London for the past five years.
Winners across all categories will receive the iconic BRITs trophy, which this year has been designed by Manchester-born designer Matthew Williamson, drawing inspiration from his connection to the city.
Mark Ronson received the Outstanding Contribution to Music award, while Noel Gallagher was honoured as Songwriter of the Year. PinkPantheress was the recipient of this year’s Producer of the Year award.
Artist of the year looks to be a tough category, with the likes of Olivia Dean, Sam Fender and Lilly Allen all up for the prestigious prize. In terms of Song of the year, Ed Sheeran, Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas, and Cynthia Erivo are all fighting for the top spot.
The ceremony is broadcast on ITV1 at 8.15pm until 10.45pm.
The ECHO will keep this page updated as each winner is announced.
The Brit Awards 2026 full list of winners:
Artist of the year
DaveFred again..JADELily AllenLittle SimzLola YoungOlivia Dean – WINNERPinkPantheressSam FenderSelf Esteem
Group of the year
The Last Dinner PartyPulpSleep TokenWet LegWolf Alice – WINNER
Album of the year
Dave – The Boy Who Played The HarpLily Allen – West End GirlOlivia Dean – The Art of Loving – WINNERSam Fender – People WatchingWolf Alice – The Clearing
Song of the year
Calvin Harris & Clementine Douglas – BlessingsChrystal & Notion – The Days (Notion Remix)Cynthia Erivo (feat. Ariana Grande) – Defying GravityEd Sheeran – AzizamFred again.., Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax – Victory LapLewis Capaldi – SurviveLola Young – MessyMyles Smith – Nice To Meet YouOlivia Dean – Man I NeedRaye – Where Is My Husband!Sam Fender (with Olivia Dean) – Rein Me In – WINNERSkye Newman – Family Matters
International artist of the year
Bad BunnyChappell RoanCMATDoechiiLady GagaRosalía – WINNERSabrina CarpenterSombrTaylor SwiftTyler, The Creator
International group of the year
Geese – WINNERHaimHuntr/x, Ejae / Audrey Nuna/ Rei AmiTame ImpalaTurnstile
International song of the year
Alex Warren – OrdinaryChappell Roan – Pink Pony ClubDisco Lines & Tinashe – No Broke BoysGigi Perez – Sailor SongGracie Abrams – That’s So TrueHuntr/x, Ejae / Audrey Nuna/ Rei Ami – GoldenLady Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die With A SmileRavyn Lenae – Love Me NotRosé & Bruno Mars – APT. – WINNERSabrina Carpenter – ManchildSombr – UndressedTaylor Swift – The Fate of Ophelia
Breakthrough artist
Barry Can’t SwimEsDeeKidJim LegxacyLola Young – WINNERSkye Newman
Critics’ Choice
Jacob Alon (winner)Rose GraySienna Spiro
Best alternative / rock act
Blood OrangeLola YoungSam Fender – WINNERWet LegWolf Alice
Best pop act
JadeLily AllenLola YoungOlivia Dean – WINNERRaye
Best hip-hop / rap / grime act
Central CeeDave – WINNERJim LegxacyLittle SimzLoyle Carner
Best R&B act
Jim LegxacyKwnMabelSasha KeableSault – WINNER
Best dance act
Calvin Harris & Clementine DouglasFKA twigsFred again..Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax – WINNERPinkPantheressSammy Virji
Producer of the year
Songwriter of the year
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