In 1999 Johnny Vaughan took over as the host at London Arena. The ceremony took place on 16th February 1999.
This post is part of a series about the history of the BRIT Awards. You can read about the 1998 ceremony here, and the 2000 ceremony in a couple of days’ time.
Best British Album
Presented by Mariella Frostrup and Prince Naseem. Nominees:
- Catatonia – International Velvet
- Gomez – Bring it On
- Manic Street Preachers – This is My Truth, Tell Me Yours
- Massive Attack – Mezzanine
- Robbie Williams – I’ve Been Expecting You
Winner: Manic Street Preachers
Best British Dance Act
Presented by Sharleen Spiteri from Texas and Boy George. Nominees:
- All Saints
- Faithless
- Fatboy Slim
- Jamiroquai
- Massive Attack
Winner: Fatboy Slim
Best British Female
Presented by Smita Smitten and Chunky Lafanga. Nominees:
- Des’ree
- PJ Harvey
- Hinda Hicks
- Billie Myers
- Billie Piper
Winner: Des’ree
Best British Group
Presented by Kylie Minogue and Lee Evans. Nominees:
- Beautiful South
- Catatonia
- Gomez
- Manic Street Preachers
- Massive Attack
Winner: Manic Street Preachers
Best British Male
Presented by Jools Holland and Ian Dury. Nominees:
- Ian Brown
- Bernard Butler
- Fatboy Slim
- Lynden David Hall
- Robbie Williams
Winner: Robbie Williams
Best British Newcomer
Voted for by listeners of BBC Radio 1. Presented by Huey Morgan from Fun Lovin’ Criminals and Zoë Ball. Nominees:
- Another Level
- Belle and Sebastian
- Cleopatra
- Cornershop
- Five
- Gomez
- Hinda Hicks
- Billie Piper
- Propellerheads
- Steps
Winner: Belle and Sebastian
Best British Single
Voted for by listeners of independent radio. Presented by Sheryl Crow and Meat Loaf. Nominees:
- Beautiful South – Perfect 10
- Catatonia – Road Rage
- Cornershop – Brimful of Asha
- Des’ree – Life
- Fatboy Slim – The Rockafeller Skank
- Manic Street Preachers – If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next
- Massive Attack – Teardrop
- George Michael – Outside
- Robbie Williams – Angels
- Robbie Williams – Millennium
Winner: Robbie Williams – Angels
Best British Video
Voted for by viewers of VH-1. Presented by Helen Baxendale and John Thompson. Nominees:
- All Saints – Under the Bridge
- Melanie B feat. Missy Elliott – I Want You Back
- Cornershop – Brimful of Asha
- Jamiroquai – Deeper Underground
- Massive Attack – Teardrop
- George Michael – Outside
- Placebo – Pure Morning
- Radiohead – No Surprises
- Robbie Williams – Let Me Entertain You
- Robbie Williams – Millennium
Winner: Robbie Williams – Millennium
Best International Female
Presented by Lionr Abargil and Ian Wright. Nominees:
- Sheryl Crow
- Lauryn Hill
- Natalie Imbruglia
- Madonna
- Alanis Morissette
Winner: Natalie Imbruglia
Best International Group
Presented by Björn Ulvaeus from Abba. Nominees:
- Air
- Beastie Boys
- The Corrs
- Fun Lovin’ Criminals
- R.E.M.
Winner: The Corrs
Best International Male
Presented by Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Nominees:
- Beck
- Eagle Eye Cherry
- Neil Finn
- Pras Michel
- Will Smith
Winner: Beck
Best International Newcomer
Presented by All Saints. Nominees:
- Air
- B*Witched
- Eagle Eye Cherry
- Natalie Imbruglia
- Savage Garden
Winner: Natalie Imbruglia
Best Soundtrack / Cast Recording
Presented by Mark Morrison. Nominees:
- James Horner – Titanic
- Various Artists – Boogie Nights
- Various Artists – Jackie Brown
- Various Artists – Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
- Various Artists – The Wedding Singer
Winner: Titanic. Collected by Celine Dion.
The Freddie Mercury Award
Presented by Johnny Vaughan.
Winner: Jubilee 2000. Collected by Bono from U2.
Outstanding Contribution
Presented by Stevie Wonder.
Winner: Eurythmics
Performances
- B*Witched, Billie Piper, Cleopatra, Steps, Tina Cousins and Supatroopas – Thank Abba for the Music
- David Bowie with Placebo – 20th Century Boy
- Boyzone with Barry McGuigan, Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn – When the Going Gets Tough (The Tough Get Going)
- The Corrs – Runaway / Haste to the Wedding
- Eurythmics with Stevie Wonder – Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)
- Whitney Houston – It’s Not Right But it’s Okay
- Manic Street Preachers – You Stole the Sun from My Heart
- Robbie Williams – Let Me Entertain You
Music for stowaways 