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The BRIT Awards 2016, the 36th edition, took place on 24 February at The O2 Arena in London. Hosted by Ant & Dec. British fashion designer Pam Hogg styled the BRIT statues for this year’s ceremony, one for each category, adding a unique touch to the prestigious event.
Adele was the standout winner of the night, taking home four major awards. She won Best British Album for “25,” presented by Mark Ronson, Best British Female Solo Artist, presented by Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne, Best British Single for “Hello,” presented by Suki Waterhouse and Simon Le Bon, and the Global Success Award, presented by Tim Peake. Her emotional performance of “When We Were Young” was one of the highlights of the evening.
Charlie Andrew was honoured as British Producer of the Year. One Direction won Best British Video for “Drag Me Down,” accepted by Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson, and presented by Alan Carr and Lianne La Havas. James Bay took home Best British Male Solo Artist, presented by Kylie Minogue. Coldplay won Best British Group, presented by Simon Pegg, while Catfish and the Bottlemen were awarded British Breakthrough Act, presented by Nick Grimshaw and Cheryl.
In the international categories, Justin Bieber was named Best International Male Solo Artist, presented by Major Lazer, and Björk won Best International Female Solo Artist, presented by Fleur East and Craig David. Tame Impala took home Best International Group, presented by Jourdan Dunn and Henry Cavill. Jack Garratt received the Critics’ Choice Award. The Icon Award was presented posthumously to David Bowie, and collected by Gary Oldman, with the presentation by Annie Lennox.
The night featured several memorable performances. Coldplay opened with “Hymn for the Weekend,” followed by Justin Bieber and James Bay collaborating on “Love Yourself” and “Sorry.” Jess Glynne performed a medley of “Ain’t Got Far to Go,” “Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself,” and “Hold My Hand.” James Bay captivated the audience with “Hold Back the River,” and Rihanna, SZA, and Drake performed “Consideration” and “Work.” Little Mix delivered a lively performance of “Black Magic.”
A special tribute to David Bowie, who passed away in January 2016, was one of the most poignant moment of the night. The tribute included an introduction by Annie Lennox, a speech by Gary Oldman, and a performance by Lorde backed by Bowie’s long-time band members Earl Slick, Gail Ann Dorsey, Gerry Leonard, Mike Garson, Catherine Russell, and Sterling Campbell. The medley included “Space Oddity,” “Rebel Rebel,” “Let’s Dance,” “Ashes to Ashes,” “Ziggy Stardust,” “Fame,” “Under Pressure,” “Heroes,” and “Life on Mars?” performed by Lorde.
The Weeknd performed “The Hills,” and Adele closed the show with “When We Were Young.”
The event’s iconic moments were captured by Official BRIT Awards photographer John Marshall of JM Enternational.
Adele was the standout winner of the night, taking home four major awards. She won Best British Album for “25,” presented by Mark Ronson, Best British Female Solo Artist, presented by Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne, Best British Single for “Hello,” presented by Suki Waterhouse and Simon Le Bon, and the Global Success Award, presented by Tim Peake. Her emotional performance of “When We Were Young” was one of the highlights of the evening.
Charlie Andrew was honoured as British Producer of the Year. One Direction won Best British Video for “Drag Me Down,” accepted by Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson, and presented by Alan Carr and Lianne La Havas. James Bay took home Best British Male Solo Artist, presented by Kylie Minogue. Coldplay won Best British Group, presented by Simon Pegg, while Catfish and the Bottlemen were awarded British Breakthrough Act, presented by Nick Grimshaw and Cheryl.
In the international categories, Justin Bieber was named Best International Male Solo Artist, presented by Major Lazer, and Björk won Best International Female Solo Artist, presented by Fleur East and Craig David. Tame Impala took home Best International Group, presented by Jourdan Dunn and Henry Cavill. Jack Garratt received the Critics’ Choice Award. The Icon Award was presented posthumously to David Bowie, and collected by Gary Oldman, with the presentation by Annie Lennox.
The night featured several memorable performances. Coldplay opened with “Hymn for the Weekend,” followed by Justin Bieber and James Bay collaborating on “Love Yourself” and “Sorry.” Jess Glynne performed a medley of “Ain’t Got Far to Go,” “Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself,” and “Hold My Hand.” James Bay captivated the audience with “Hold Back the River,” and Rihanna, SZA, and Drake performed “Consideration” and “Work.” Little Mix delivered a lively performance of “Black Magic.”
A special tribute to David Bowie, who passed away in January 2016, was one of the most poignant moment of the night. The tribute included an introduction by Annie Lennox, a speech by Gary Oldman, and a performance by Lorde backed by Bowie’s long-time band members Earl Slick, Gail Ann Dorsey, Gerry Leonard, Mike Garson, Catherine Russell, and Sterling Campbell. The medley included “Space Oddity,” “Rebel Rebel,” “Let’s Dance,” “Ashes to Ashes,” “Ziggy Stardust,” “Fame,” “Under Pressure,” “Heroes,” and “Life on Mars?” performed by Lorde.
The Weeknd performed “The Hills,” and Adele closed the show with “When We Were Young.”
The event’s iconic moments were captured by Official BRIT Awards photographer John Marshall of JM Enternational.
