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The BRIT Awards 1997 took place on 24 February at Earls Court in London, hosted by Ben Elton.
Manic Street Preachers were among the big winners of the night, taking home Best British Album for “Everything Must Go” (presented by Zoë Ball) and Best British Group (presented by Colin Jackson and Vinnie Jones). George Michael was awarded Best British Male Solo Artist (presented by Elton John), while Gabrielle received Best British Female Solo Artist (presented by Naomi Campbell).
The Spice Girls dominated the pop categories, winning Best British Single for “Wannabe” (presented by Caroline Aherne) and Best British Video for “Say You’ll Be There” (presented by Frank Skinner). Kula Shaker was recognised as Best British Breakthrough Act (presented by Jo Whiley), and The Prodigy won Best British Dance Act (presented by Samantha Fox). The award for Best Soundtrack/Cast Recording went to Trainspotting (presented by Lenny Henry).
In the international categories, Beck was named Best International Male Solo Artist (presented by Snoop Dogg), and Sheryl Crow won Best International Female Solo Artist (presented by Eddie Izzard). The Fugees took home awards for Best International Group (presented by Lennox Lewis) and Best International Newcomer. Robert Miles was recognised as Best International Breakthrough Act (presented by Gary Barlow and Louise Redknapp). John Leckie was named British Producer of the Year (presented by Sharleen Spiteri).
The prestigious Outstanding Contribution to Music award was presented to the Bee Gees by Tim Rice.
The night featured several notable performances. The Bee Gees performed a medley of their hits including “To Love Somebody,” “Massachusetts,” “Words,” “How Deep Is Your Love,” “Jive Talkin’,” “Stayin’ Alive,” and “You Should Be Dancing.” Diana Ross, featuring Jamiroquai, performed “Upside Down,” while The Fugees captivated the audience with “Killing Me Softly with His Song.” Manic Street Preachers delivered a powerful rendition of “A Design for Life,” and Mark Morrison performed his hit “Return of the Mack.” Prince performed “Emancipation,” Sheryl Crow sang “Everyday Is a Winding Road,” Skunk Anansie rocked the stage with “Teenage Kicks,” and the Spice Girls delivered an energetic performance of “Wannabe” and “Who Do You Think You Are.”
Geri Halliwell’s Union Jack dress became one of the most iconic moments of the evening. Originally planning to wear an all-black dress, Halliwell’s sister sewed a Union Jack tea-towel onto it, creating a symbol of “Cool Britannia.” This dress sold at a charity auction for £41,320.
Oasis member Liam Gallagher had stated he would “smack” the Spice Girls if he encountered them. During their acceptance speech for Best British Single, Sporty Spice Mel C responded to Gallagher’s threat by challenging him, saying, “Come and have a go if you think you’re hard enough.”
Manic Street Preachers were among the big winners of the night, taking home Best British Album for “Everything Must Go” (presented by Zoë Ball) and Best British Group (presented by Colin Jackson and Vinnie Jones). George Michael was awarded Best British Male Solo Artist (presented by Elton John), while Gabrielle received Best British Female Solo Artist (presented by Naomi Campbell).
The Spice Girls dominated the pop categories, winning Best British Single for “Wannabe” (presented by Caroline Aherne) and Best British Video for “Say You’ll Be There” (presented by Frank Skinner). Kula Shaker was recognised as Best British Breakthrough Act (presented by Jo Whiley), and The Prodigy won Best British Dance Act (presented by Samantha Fox). The award for Best Soundtrack/Cast Recording went to Trainspotting (presented by Lenny Henry).
In the international categories, Beck was named Best International Male Solo Artist (presented by Snoop Dogg), and Sheryl Crow won Best International Female Solo Artist (presented by Eddie Izzard). The Fugees took home awards for Best International Group (presented by Lennox Lewis) and Best International Newcomer. Robert Miles was recognised as Best International Breakthrough Act (presented by Gary Barlow and Louise Redknapp). John Leckie was named British Producer of the Year (presented by Sharleen Spiteri).
The prestigious Outstanding Contribution to Music award was presented to the Bee Gees by Tim Rice.
The night featured several notable performances. The Bee Gees performed a medley of their hits including “To Love Somebody,” “Massachusetts,” “Words,” “How Deep Is Your Love,” “Jive Talkin’,” “Stayin’ Alive,” and “You Should Be Dancing.” Diana Ross, featuring Jamiroquai, performed “Upside Down,” while The Fugees captivated the audience with “Killing Me Softly with His Song.” Manic Street Preachers delivered a powerful rendition of “A Design for Life,” and Mark Morrison performed his hit “Return of the Mack.” Prince performed “Emancipation,” Sheryl Crow sang “Everyday Is a Winding Road,” Skunk Anansie rocked the stage with “Teenage Kicks,” and the Spice Girls delivered an energetic performance of “Wannabe” and “Who Do You Think You Are.”
Geri Halliwell’s Union Jack dress became one of the most iconic moments of the evening. Originally planning to wear an all-black dress, Halliwell’s sister sewed a Union Jack tea-towel onto it, creating a symbol of “Cool Britannia.” This dress sold at a charity auction for £41,320.
Oasis member Liam Gallagher had stated he would “smack” the Spice Girls if he encountered them. During their acceptance speech for Best British Single, Sporty Spice Mel C responded to Gallagher’s threat by challenging him, saying, “Come and have a go if you think you’re hard enough.”
