The BRIT Awards 2009 took place on 18 February at Earls Court in London, hosted by Kylie Minogue, Mathew Horne, and James Corden. The event celebrated the best in British and international music, featuring notable wins, memorable performances, and touching tributes. Official photography was captured by John Marshall of JM Enternational.
Duffy was among the night’s biggest winners, taking home Best British Album for “Rockferry,” presented by Tom Jones, Best British Female Solo Artist, presented by Simon Pegg, and Best British Breakthrough Act, presented by Alex James. Bernard Butler was honoured as British Producer of the Year.
Girls Aloud made their first-ever performance at the BRIT Awards, performing their single “The Promise.” The band members, including Cheryl and Nicola Roberts, appeared as though they were naked, with their modesty covered by pink feathers.
Iron Maiden won Best British Live Act, presented by Nick Frost, while Paul Weller was awarded Best British Male Solo Artist, presented by Jamie Oliver and Jamie Cullum. Elbow took home Best British Group, presented by David Hasselhoff.
In the international categories, Kanye West was named Best International Male Solo Artist, presented by Gok Wan, and Katy Perry won Best International Female Solo Artist, presented by Lionel Richie. Kings of Leon were the big international winners, taking home Best International Group, presented by Natalie Imbruglia, and Best International Album for “Only by the Night,” presented by Joe Calzaghe. Florence and the Machine received the Critics’ Choice Award, presented by Kylie Minogue. The prestigious Outstanding Contribution to Music award was presented to the Pet Shop Boys by Brandon Flowers.
The night featured several notable performances. U2 opened with “Get on Your Boots,” followed by Girls Aloud performing “The Promise.” Coldplay delivered “Viva la Vida,” and Duffy performed “Warwick Avenue.” Take That sang “Greatest Day,” and Kings of Leon performed “Use Somebody.” The Ting Tings and Estelle delivered a medley including “Shut Up and Let Me Go,” “American Boy,” and “That’s Not My Name.” The Pet Shop Boys, featuring Lady Gaga and Brandon Flowers, performed a spectacular medley of hits including “Suburbia,” “Love etc.,” “Left to My Own Devices,” “Always on My Mind,” “Go West,” “What Have I Done to Deserve This?,” “Domino Dancing,” “I’m With Stupid,” “Being Boring,” “It’s a Sin,” “All Over the World,” and “West End Girls.”
Ten days before the 2009 BRITs, Mick Kluczynski, the production manager for the BRITs since 1995, passed away. Despite this setback, the team ensured that everything went as planned, and the show was dedicated to his memory.
The event’s iconic moments were captured by Official BRIT Awards photographer John Marshall of JM Enternational.
Duffy was among the night’s biggest winners, taking home Best British Album for “Rockferry,” presented by Tom Jones, Best British Female Solo Artist, presented by Simon Pegg, and Best British Breakthrough Act, presented by Alex James. Bernard Butler was honoured as British Producer of the Year.
Girls Aloud made their first-ever performance at the BRIT Awards, performing their single “The Promise.” The band members, including Cheryl and Nicola Roberts, appeared as though they were naked, with their modesty covered by pink feathers.
Iron Maiden won Best British Live Act, presented by Nick Frost, while Paul Weller was awarded Best British Male Solo Artist, presented by Jamie Oliver and Jamie Cullum. Elbow took home Best British Group, presented by David Hasselhoff.
In the international categories, Kanye West was named Best International Male Solo Artist, presented by Gok Wan, and Katy Perry won Best International Female Solo Artist, presented by Lionel Richie. Kings of Leon were the big international winners, taking home Best International Group, presented by Natalie Imbruglia, and Best International Album for “Only by the Night,” presented by Joe Calzaghe. Florence and the Machine received the Critics’ Choice Award, presented by Kylie Minogue. The prestigious Outstanding Contribution to Music award was presented to the Pet Shop Boys by Brandon Flowers.
The night featured several notable performances. U2 opened with “Get on Your Boots,” followed by Girls Aloud performing “The Promise.” Coldplay delivered “Viva la Vida,” and Duffy performed “Warwick Avenue.” Take That sang “Greatest Day,” and Kings of Leon performed “Use Somebody.” The Ting Tings and Estelle delivered a medley including “Shut Up and Let Me Go,” “American Boy,” and “That’s Not My Name.” The Pet Shop Boys, featuring Lady Gaga and Brandon Flowers, performed a spectacular medley of hits including “Suburbia,” “Love etc.,” “Left to My Own Devices,” “Always on My Mind,” “Go West,” “What Have I Done to Deserve This?,” “Domino Dancing,” “I’m With Stupid,” “Being Boring,” “It’s a Sin,” “All Over the World,” and “West End Girls.”
Ten days before the 2009 BRITs, Mick Kluczynski, the production manager for the BRITs since 1995, passed away. Despite this setback, the team ensured that everything went as planned, and the show was dedicated to his memory.
The event’s iconic moments were captured by Official BRIT Awards photographer John Marshall of JM Enternational.
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328 imagesThe BRIT Awards 2009 took place on 18 February at Earls Court in London, hosted by Kylie Minogue, Mathew Horne, and James Corden. The event celebrated the best in British and international music, featuring notable wins, memorable performances, and touching tributes. Official photography was captured by John Marshall of JM Enternational. Duffy was among the night’s biggest winners, taking home Best British Album for “Rockferry,” presented by Tom Jones, Best British Female Solo Artist, presented by Simon Pegg, and Best British Breakthrough Act, presented by Alex James. Bernard Butler was honoured as British Producer of the Year. Girls Aloud made their first-ever performance at the BRIT Awards, performing their single “The Promise.” The band members, including Cheryl and Nicola Roberts, appeared as though they were naked, with their modesty covered by pink feathers. Iron Maiden won Best British Live Act, presented by Nick Frost, while Paul Weller was awarded Best British Male Solo Artist, presented by Jamie Oliver and Jamie Cullum. Elbow took home Best British Group, presented by David Hasselhoff. In the international categories, Kanye West was named Best International Male Solo Artist, presented by Gok Wan, and Katy Perry won Best International Female Solo Artist, presented by Lionel Richie. Kings of Leon were the big international winners, taking home Best International Group, presented by Natalie Imbruglia, and Best International Album for “Only by the Night,” presented by Joe Calzaghe. Florence and the Machine received the Critics’ Choice Award, presented by Kylie Minogue. The prestigious Outstanding Contribution to Music award was presented to the Pet Shop Boys by Brandon Flowers. The night featured several notable performances. U2 opened with “Get on Your Boots,” followed by Girls Aloud performing “The Promise.” Coldplay delivered “Viva la Vida,” and Duffy performed “Warwick Avenue.” Take That sang “Greatest Day,” and Kings of Leon performed “Use Somebody.” The Ting Tings and Estelle delivered a medley including “Shut Up and Let Me Go,” “American Boy,” and “That’s Not My Name.” The Pet Shop Boys, featuring Lady Gaga and Brandon Flowers, performed a spectacular medley of hits including “Suburbia,” “Love etc.,” “Left to My Own Devices,” “Always on My Mind,” “Go West,” “What Have I Done to Deserve This?,” “Domino Dancing,” “I’m With Stupid,” “Being Boring,” “It’s a Sin,” “All Over the World,” and “West End Girls.” Ten days before the 2009 BRITs, Mick Kluczynski, the production manager for the BRITs since 1995, passed away. Despite this setback, the team ensured that everything went as planned, and the show was dedicated to his memory. The event’s iconic moments were captured by Official BRIT Awards photographer John Marshall of JM Enternational. -
62 imagesThe BRIT Awards 2009 Nominations Launch Party at the Roundhouse, London. 20th of January.