Time for a slightly belated look at the winners of the BRIT Awards 2018. They took place a couple of weeks ago, and for some reason appear to have been encased in amber this year. Anyway…
British Artist Video of the Year
The nominees were:
- Anne-Marie – Ciao Adios
- Calvin Harris feat. Pharrell Williams / Katy Perry / Big Sean – Feels
- Clean Bandit feat. Zara Larsson – Symphony
- Dua Lipa – New Rules
- Ed Sheeran – Shape of You
- Harry Styles – Sign of the Times
- Jonas Blue feat. William Singe – Mama
- Liam Payne feat. Quavo – Strip That Down
- Little Mix – Touch
- ZAYN and Taylor Swift – I Don’t Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker Soundtrack)
The winner was Harry Styles, although apparently that was controversial because Little Mix nearly won.
British Breakthrough Act
Nominees:
- Dave
- Dua Lipa
- J Hus
- Loyle Carner
- Sampha
Winner: Dua Lipa.
Critics’ Choice Award
Nominees:
- Jorja Smith
- Mabel
- Stefflon Don
The winner is Jorja Smith.
British Male Solo Artist
Nominees:
- Ed Sheeran
- Liam Gallagher
- Loyle Carner
- Rag ‘N’ Bone Man
- Stormzy
Winner: Stormzy.
International Group
Nominees:
- Arcade Fire
- Foo Fighters
- Haim
- The Killers
- LCD Soundsystem
Winner: Foo Fighters.
International Female Solo Artist
Nominees:
- Alicia Keys
- Björk
- Lorde
- Pink
- Taylor Swift
Winner: Lorde.
International Male Solo Artist
Nominees:
- Beck
- Childish Gambino
- DJ Khaled
- Drake
- Kendrick Lamar
Winner: Kendrick Lamar.
MasterCard British Album of the Year
Nominees:
- Dua Lipa – Dua Lipa
- Ed Sheeran – ÷
- J Hus – Common Sense
- Rag ‘n’ Bone Man – Human
- Stormzy – Gang Signs & Prayer
Winner: Stormzy.
British Single
Nominees:
- Calvin Harris feat. Pharrell Williams / Katy Perry / Big Sean – Feels
- Clean Bandit feat. Zara Larsson – Symphony
- Dua Lipa – New Rules
- Ed Sheeran – Shape of You
- J Hus – Did You See
- Jax Jones feat. Raye – You Don’t Know Me
- Jonas Blue feat. William Singe – Mama
- Liam Payne feat. Quavo – Strip That Down
- Little Mix – Touch
- Rag ‘n’ Bone Man – Human
Winner: Rag ‘n’ Bone Man.
British Group
Nominees:
- Gorillaz
- London Grammar
- Royal Blood
- Wolf Alice
- The xx
Winner: Gorillaz.
British Female Solo Artist
Nominees:
- Dua Lipa
- Jessie Ware
- Kate Tempest
- Laura Marling
- Paloma Faith
Winner: Dua Lipa.
British Producer of the Year
Winner: Steve Mac.
Global Success Award
Or the “oh, we forgot to give Ed Sheeran anything,” award. Winner: Ed Sheeran.
You can also read the BBC’s coverage of the “real” winners and losers here.
