Backstage - Side of Stage 31 images Created 28 Mar 2017
The BRIT Awards 2017, the 37th awards, took place on 22 February at The O2 Arena in London. Hosted by Dermot O’Leary and Emma Willis. The BRIT statue for this year was styled by renowned architect Dame Zaha Hadid.
David Bowie was posthumously honoured with two major awards: Best British Album for “Blackstar,” presented by Noel Gallagher, and Best British Male Solo Artist, presented by Zane Lowe. Adele received the Global Success Award, presented by Naomi Campbell and Jonathan Ross, further cementing her status as a global music icon. Robbie Williams was awarded the Icon Award, presented by his former bandmates from Take That.
Little Mix took home the award for Best British Single for “Shout Out to My Ex,” presented by Fearne Cotton and Holly Willoughby. One Direction won Best British Video for “History,” accepted by Liam Payne and presented by Simon Cowell and Nicole Scherzinger. Emeli Sandé was named Best British Female Solo Artist, presented by David Tennant. The 1975 won Best British Group, presented by Maisie Williams and Romesh Ranganathan, while Rag’n’Bone Man was awarded British Breakthrough Act, presented by Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora, and the Critics’ Choice Award, presented by Emeli Sandé.
In the international categories, Drake was named Best International Male Solo Artist, presented by Alice Levine, Clara Amfo, and Laura Jackson. Beyoncé won Best International Female Solo Artist, also presented by Alice Levine, Clara Amfo, and Laura Jackson. A Tribe Called Quest took home the award for Best International Group, again presented by Alice Levine, Clara Amfo, and Laura Jackson.
The night featured several memorable performances. Little Mix opened the show with “Shout Out to My Ex,” followed by Bruno Mars performing “That’s What I Like.” Emeli Sandé captivated the audience with “Hurts,” and The 1975 performed “The Sound.” Chris Martin and George Michael delivered a touching rendition of “A Different Corner” in tribute to the late singer. Katy Perry and Skip Marley performed “Chained to the Rhythm,” and Skepta electrified the stage with “Shutdown.” The Chainsmokers and Coldplay collaborated on “Something Just Like This,” while Ed Sheeran and Stormzy delivered a powerful medley of “Castle on the Hill” and “Shape of You (Stormzy Remix).” Robbie Williams closed the show with a medley of “The Heavy Entertainment Show,” “Love My Life,” and “Mixed Signals.”
A special tribute to George Michael, who passed away in December 2016, was one of the most poignant moments of the night. The tribute was presented by former Wham! member Andrew Ridgeley alongside associated duo members Helen “Pepsi” DeMacque and Shirlie Holliman, with Chris Martin singing “A Different Corner.”
The event’s iconic moments were captured by Official BRIT Awards photographer John Marshall of JM Enternational.
David Bowie was posthumously honoured with two major awards: Best British Album for “Blackstar,” presented by Noel Gallagher, and Best British Male Solo Artist, presented by Zane Lowe. Adele received the Global Success Award, presented by Naomi Campbell and Jonathan Ross, further cementing her status as a global music icon. Robbie Williams was awarded the Icon Award, presented by his former bandmates from Take That.
Little Mix took home the award for Best British Single for “Shout Out to My Ex,” presented by Fearne Cotton and Holly Willoughby. One Direction won Best British Video for “History,” accepted by Liam Payne and presented by Simon Cowell and Nicole Scherzinger. Emeli Sandé was named Best British Female Solo Artist, presented by David Tennant. The 1975 won Best British Group, presented by Maisie Williams and Romesh Ranganathan, while Rag’n’Bone Man was awarded British Breakthrough Act, presented by Nick Grimshaw and Rita Ora, and the Critics’ Choice Award, presented by Emeli Sandé.
In the international categories, Drake was named Best International Male Solo Artist, presented by Alice Levine, Clara Amfo, and Laura Jackson. Beyoncé won Best International Female Solo Artist, also presented by Alice Levine, Clara Amfo, and Laura Jackson. A Tribe Called Quest took home the award for Best International Group, again presented by Alice Levine, Clara Amfo, and Laura Jackson.
The night featured several memorable performances. Little Mix opened the show with “Shout Out to My Ex,” followed by Bruno Mars performing “That’s What I Like.” Emeli Sandé captivated the audience with “Hurts,” and The 1975 performed “The Sound.” Chris Martin and George Michael delivered a touching rendition of “A Different Corner” in tribute to the late singer. Katy Perry and Skip Marley performed “Chained to the Rhythm,” and Skepta electrified the stage with “Shutdown.” The Chainsmokers and Coldplay collaborated on “Something Just Like This,” while Ed Sheeran and Stormzy delivered a powerful medley of “Castle on the Hill” and “Shape of You (Stormzy Remix).” Robbie Williams closed the show with a medley of “The Heavy Entertainment Show,” “Love My Life,” and “Mixed Signals.”
A special tribute to George Michael, who passed away in December 2016, was one of the most poignant moments of the night. The tribute was presented by former Wham! member Andrew Ridgeley alongside associated duo members Helen “Pepsi” DeMacque and Shirlie Holliman, with Chris Martin singing “A Different Corner.”
The event’s iconic moments were captured by Official BRIT Awards photographer John Marshall of JM Enternational.
