The BRIT Awards 2005 took place on 9 February at Earls Court in London, hosted by Chris Evans.
Keane were among the night’s biggest winners, taking home Best British Album for “Hopes and Fears,” presented by Clive Owen, and Best British Breakthrough Act, presented by Jo Whiley.
Will Young won Best British Single for “Your Game,” presented by Minnie Driver. The Streets, also known as Mike Skinner, won Best British Male Solo Artist, presented by Naomie Harris.
Joss Stone had a standout night, winning Best British Female Solo Artist, presented by Lisa Stansfield, and Best British Urban Act, presented by Jazzy B. Franz Ferdinand won Best British Group, presented by Kelly Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne, and Best British Rock Act, presented by Brian May. They dedicated their awards to the late DJ John Peel.
McFly took home Best British Pop Act, presented by Jodie Kidd. Muse were honoured as Best British Live Act, presented by Shirley Manson. Robbie Williams’ “Angels” was voted Best Song of the past 25 years by BBC Radio 2 listeners, beating songs by Will Young, Queen, Kate Bush, and Joy Division. The award was presented by Matt Lucas and David Walliams, who were dressed as Williams’ former Take That bandmates Gary Barlow and Howard Donald.
In the international categories, Scissor Sisters were the big winners, taking home Best International Album for “Scissor Sisters,” presented by Siouxsie Sioux, Best International Group, presented by Bernard Sumner and Peter Hook, and Best International Breakthrough Act, presented by Simon Pegg. Frontwoman Ana Matronic thanked the audience, saying, “If you told us a year ago we would be getting these awards today we would have called you crazy. You guys made our dream come true.”
Eminem was named Best International Male Solo Artist, presented by Natalie Imbruglia. Adding his own slice of mischief, Eminem accepted his award on film, speaking from behind a picture of a woman’s face. “Sorry I couldn’t be there but I look like this now,” he said. “There’s been a lot of scandal so they told me to stay home.” Gwen Stefani won Best International Female Solo Artist, presented by Charlie Creed-Miles.
The night featured several notable performances. Bob Geldof, Outstanding Contribution to Music award, performed a medley including “I Don’t Like Mondays” and “Rat Trap,” Daniel Bedingfield and Natasha Bedingfield sang “Ain’t Nobody,” and Franz Ferdinand performed “Take Me Out.” Green Day rocked the stage with “American Idiot,” Gwen Stefani performed “What You Waiting For?,” and Jamelia and Lemar delivered “Addicted to Love.” Joss Stone and Robbie Williams performed “Right to Be Wrong” and “Angels,” Keane sang “Everybody’s Changing,” and Snoop Dogg and Pharrell performed “What’s My Name?” The Scissor Sisters entertained with “Take Your Mama,” and The Streets performed “Dry Your Eyes.”
The event’s iconic moments were captured by Official BRIT Awards photographer John Marshall of JM Enternational.
Keane were among the night’s biggest winners, taking home Best British Album for “Hopes and Fears,” presented by Clive Owen, and Best British Breakthrough Act, presented by Jo Whiley.
Will Young won Best British Single for “Your Game,” presented by Minnie Driver. The Streets, also known as Mike Skinner, won Best British Male Solo Artist, presented by Naomie Harris.
Joss Stone had a standout night, winning Best British Female Solo Artist, presented by Lisa Stansfield, and Best British Urban Act, presented by Jazzy B. Franz Ferdinand won Best British Group, presented by Kelly Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne, and Best British Rock Act, presented by Brian May. They dedicated their awards to the late DJ John Peel.
McFly took home Best British Pop Act, presented by Jodie Kidd. Muse were honoured as Best British Live Act, presented by Shirley Manson. Robbie Williams’ “Angels” was voted Best Song of the past 25 years by BBC Radio 2 listeners, beating songs by Will Young, Queen, Kate Bush, and Joy Division. The award was presented by Matt Lucas and David Walliams, who were dressed as Williams’ former Take That bandmates Gary Barlow and Howard Donald.
In the international categories, Scissor Sisters were the big winners, taking home Best International Album for “Scissor Sisters,” presented by Siouxsie Sioux, Best International Group, presented by Bernard Sumner and Peter Hook, and Best International Breakthrough Act, presented by Simon Pegg. Frontwoman Ana Matronic thanked the audience, saying, “If you told us a year ago we would be getting these awards today we would have called you crazy. You guys made our dream come true.”
Eminem was named Best International Male Solo Artist, presented by Natalie Imbruglia. Adding his own slice of mischief, Eminem accepted his award on film, speaking from behind a picture of a woman’s face. “Sorry I couldn’t be there but I look like this now,” he said. “There’s been a lot of scandal so they told me to stay home.” Gwen Stefani won Best International Female Solo Artist, presented by Charlie Creed-Miles.
The night featured several notable performances. Bob Geldof, Outstanding Contribution to Music award, performed a medley including “I Don’t Like Mondays” and “Rat Trap,” Daniel Bedingfield and Natasha Bedingfield sang “Ain’t Nobody,” and Franz Ferdinand performed “Take Me Out.” Green Day rocked the stage with “American Idiot,” Gwen Stefani performed “What You Waiting For?,” and Jamelia and Lemar delivered “Addicted to Love.” Joss Stone and Robbie Williams performed “Right to Be Wrong” and “Angels,” Keane sang “Everybody’s Changing,” and Snoop Dogg and Pharrell performed “What’s My Name?” The Scissor Sisters entertained with “Take Your Mama,” and The Streets performed “Dry Your Eyes.”
The event’s iconic moments were captured by Official BRIT Awards photographer John Marshall of JM Enternational.
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26 imagesThe BRIT Awards 2005 took place on 9 February at Earls Court in London, hosted by Chris Evans. Keane were among the night’s biggest winners, taking home Best British Album for “Hopes and Fears,” presented by Clive Owen, and Best British Breakthrough Act, presented by Jo Whiley. Will Young won Best British Single for “Your Game,” presented by Minnie Driver. The Streets, also known as Mike Skinner, won Best British Male Solo Artist, presented by Naomie Harris. Joss Stone had a standout night, winning Best British Female Solo Artist, presented by Lisa Stansfield, and Best British Urban Act, presented by Jazzy B. Franz Ferdinand won Best British Group, presented by Kelly Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne, and Best British Rock Act, presented by Brian May. They dedicated their awards to the late DJ John Peel. McFly took home Best British Pop Act, presented by Jodie Kidd. Muse were honoured as Best British Live Act, presented by Shirley Manson. Robbie Williams’ “Angels” was voted Best Song of the past 25 years by BBC Radio 2 listeners, beating songs by Will Young, Queen, Kate Bush, and Joy Division. The award was presented by Matt Lucas and David Walliams, who were dressed as Williams’ former Take That bandmates Gary Barlow and Howard Donald. In the international categories, Scissor Sisters were the big winners, taking home Best International Album for “Scissor Sisters,” presented by Siouxsie Sioux, Best International Group, presented by Bernard Sumner and Peter Hook, and Best International Breakthrough Act, presented by Simon Pegg. Frontwoman Ana Matronic thanked the audience, saying, “If you told us a year ago we would be getting these awards today we would have called you crazy. You guys made our dream come true.” Eminem was named Best International Male Solo Artist, presented by Natalie Imbruglia. Adding his own slice of mischief, Eminem accepted his award on film, speaking from behind a picture of a woman’s face. “Sorry I couldn’t be there but I look like this now,” he said. “There’s been a lot of scandal so they told me to stay home.” Gwen Stefani won Best International Female Solo Artist, presented by Charlie Creed-Miles. The night featured several notable performances. Bob Geldof, Outstanding Contribution to Music award, performed a medley including “I Don’t Like Mondays” and “Rat Trap,” Daniel Bedingfield and Natasha Bedingfield sang “Ain’t Nobody,” and Franz Ferdinand performed “Take Me Out.” Green Day rocked the stage with “American Idiot,” Gwen Stefani performed “What You Waiting For?,” and Jamelia and Lemar delivered “Addicted to Love.” Joss Stone and Robbie Williams performed “Right to Be Wrong” and “Angels,” Keane sang “Everybody’s Changing,” and Snoop Dogg and Pharrell performed “What’s My Name?” The Scissor Sisters entertained with “Take Your Mama,” and The Streets performed “Dry Your Eyes.” The event’s iconic moments were captured by Official BRIT Awards photographer John Marshall of JM Enternational.