The BRIT Awards 2012 Show 55 images Created 21 Feb 2012
The BRIT Awards 2012, the 32nd edition of the British Phonographic Industry’s annual BRIT Awards, took place on 21 February at The O2 Arena in London. Hosted by James Corden.
Leading the nominations was Ed Sheeran with four, followed by Adele and Jessie J with three each, and Bon Iver, Aloe Blacc, Coldplay, and Florence and the Machine with two each. The night included tributes to Amy Winehouse and Whitney Houston, who had passed away in July 2011 and February 2012, respectively.
Adele was one of the night’s biggest winners, taking home Best British Album for “21,” presented by George Michael, and Best British Female Solo Artist, presented by Kylie Minogue. Ethan Johns was honoured as British Producer of the Year, presented by Laura Marling. One Direction won Best British Single for “What Makes You Beautiful,” presented by Tinie Tempah. Emeli Sandé received the Critics’ Choice Award, presented by James Corden and Jessie J.
Ed Sheeran emerged victorious in two major categories, winning Best British Male Solo Artist, presented by Plan B, and British Breakthrough Act, presented by Cesc Fàbregas and Nicole Scherzinger. Coldplay took home Best British Group, presented by Jo Whiley and Huey Morgan. In the international categories, Bruno Mars was named Best International Male Solo Artist, presented by Jessie J and Jack Whitehall, and Rihanna won Best International Female Solo Artist, presented by Jenson Button. Foo Fighters took home Best International Group, presented by Brian May and Roger Taylor. Lana Del Rey received the International Breakthrough Act award, presented by will.i.am and Rob Brydon. The prestigious Outstanding Contribution to Music award was presented to Blur by Ray Winstone.
The night featured several notable performances, including Coldplay with “Charlie Brown,” Florence and the Machine with “No Light, No Light,” Olly Murs and Rizzle Kicks with “Heart Skips a Beat,” Ed Sheeran with “Lego House,” and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds with Chris Martin performing “AKA… What a Life!” Adele performed “Rolling in the Deep,” Bruno Mars sang “Just the Way You Are,” and Rihanna delivered “We Found Love.” Blur, featuring Phil Daniels, closed the show with a medley of hits including “Girls & Boys,” “Song 2,” “Parklife,” “Tender,” and “This Is a Low.”
Adele’s acceptance speech for the MasterCard British Album of the Year award was cut short by host James Corden due to time constraints, leading her to “give the finger” on national television. Adele clarified that the gesture was aimed at “the suits,” not her fans. ITV issued an apology, stating that the programme was over-running and they had to move on. Corden was also upset by the occurrence, noting that Blur was allowed to perform for 11 minutes while Adele was cut short. Blur’s set was also cut off, prior to their performance of “Tender.”
The event’s iconic moments were captured by Official BRIT Awards photographer John Marshall of JM Enternational.
Leading the nominations was Ed Sheeran with four, followed by Adele and Jessie J with three each, and Bon Iver, Aloe Blacc, Coldplay, and Florence and the Machine with two each. The night included tributes to Amy Winehouse and Whitney Houston, who had passed away in July 2011 and February 2012, respectively.
Adele was one of the night’s biggest winners, taking home Best British Album for “21,” presented by George Michael, and Best British Female Solo Artist, presented by Kylie Minogue. Ethan Johns was honoured as British Producer of the Year, presented by Laura Marling. One Direction won Best British Single for “What Makes You Beautiful,” presented by Tinie Tempah. Emeli Sandé received the Critics’ Choice Award, presented by James Corden and Jessie J.
Ed Sheeran emerged victorious in two major categories, winning Best British Male Solo Artist, presented by Plan B, and British Breakthrough Act, presented by Cesc Fàbregas and Nicole Scherzinger. Coldplay took home Best British Group, presented by Jo Whiley and Huey Morgan. In the international categories, Bruno Mars was named Best International Male Solo Artist, presented by Jessie J and Jack Whitehall, and Rihanna won Best International Female Solo Artist, presented by Jenson Button. Foo Fighters took home Best International Group, presented by Brian May and Roger Taylor. Lana Del Rey received the International Breakthrough Act award, presented by will.i.am and Rob Brydon. The prestigious Outstanding Contribution to Music award was presented to Blur by Ray Winstone.
The night featured several notable performances, including Coldplay with “Charlie Brown,” Florence and the Machine with “No Light, No Light,” Olly Murs and Rizzle Kicks with “Heart Skips a Beat,” Ed Sheeran with “Lego House,” and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds with Chris Martin performing “AKA… What a Life!” Adele performed “Rolling in the Deep,” Bruno Mars sang “Just the Way You Are,” and Rihanna delivered “We Found Love.” Blur, featuring Phil Daniels, closed the show with a medley of hits including “Girls & Boys,” “Song 2,” “Parklife,” “Tender,” and “This Is a Low.”
Adele’s acceptance speech for the MasterCard British Album of the Year award was cut short by host James Corden due to time constraints, leading her to “give the finger” on national television. Adele clarified that the gesture was aimed at “the suits,” not her fans. ITV issued an apology, stating that the programme was over-running and they had to move on. Corden was also upset by the occurrence, noting that Blur was allowed to perform for 11 minutes while Adele was cut short. Blur’s set was also cut off, prior to their performance of “Tender.”
The event’s iconic moments were captured by Official BRIT Awards photographer John Marshall of JM Enternational.
