The BRIT Awards 2014 Show 386 images Created 8 Oct 2014
The BRIT Awards 2014, the 34th edition of the British Phonographic Industry’s annual pop music awards, took place on 19 February at The O2 Arena in London. Hosted by James Corden for the fifth and final time.
Leading the nominations was Ellie Goulding with five, and Arctic Monkeys and One Direction both won the most awards, taking home two each. A new glossy black finish design statue, designed by fashion designer Philip Treacy, was presented for the first time. This edition also marked the debut of a backstage livestream on YouTube, hosted by internet vloggers Daniel Howell and Phil Lester, with guests including One Direction and Ellie Goulding.
The Arctic Monkeys emerged as one of the night’s biggest winners, taking home Best British Album for “AM,” presented by Emeli Sandé, and Best British Group, presented by Lily Allen. Ellie Goulding was awarded Best British Female Solo Artist, presented by Prince. David Bowie made history by becoming the oldest recipient of a BRIT Award, winning Best British Male Solo Artist at the age of 67. Kate Moss accepted the award on his behalf, delivering a speech in which Bowie urged Scotland to remain part of the United Kingdom.
Bastille won British Breakthrough Act, presented by Tinie Tempah and Fearne Cotton, while Rudimental featuring Ella Eyre took home Best British Single for “Waiting All Night,” presented by Katy Perry. One Direction won Best British Video for “Best Song Ever,” presented by Jimmy Carr, and the Global Success Award, presented by Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.
In the international categories, Bruno Mars was named Best International Male Solo Artist, presented by Pharrell Williams and Kylie Minogue, and Lorde won Best International Female Solo Artist, presented by Nick Grimshaw. Daft Punk took home Best International Group, with Nile Rodgers collecting the award on their behalf, presented by Cesc Fàbregas and Nicole Scherzinger. Sam Smith received the Critics’ Choice Award, while Flood and Alan Moulder were honoured as British Producer of the Year.
The night featured several notable performances. The Arctic Monkeys opened the show with “R U Mine?” followed by Katy Perry performing “Dark Horse.” Bruno Mars captivated the audience with “Treasure,” and Beyoncé delivered a stunning rendition of “XO.” Disclosure, Lorde, and Aluna Francis collaborated on “Royals,” while Ellie Goulding performed a medley of “I Need Your Love” and “Burn.” Bastille, Rudimental, and Ella Eyre performed “Pompeii” and “Waiting All Night,” and Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers closed the show with a medley of “Get Lucky,” “Good Times,” and “Happy.”
The event’s iconic moments were captured by Official BRIT Awards photographer John Marshall of JM Enternational.
Leading the nominations was Ellie Goulding with five, and Arctic Monkeys and One Direction both won the most awards, taking home two each. A new glossy black finish design statue, designed by fashion designer Philip Treacy, was presented for the first time. This edition also marked the debut of a backstage livestream on YouTube, hosted by internet vloggers Daniel Howell and Phil Lester, with guests including One Direction and Ellie Goulding.
The Arctic Monkeys emerged as one of the night’s biggest winners, taking home Best British Album for “AM,” presented by Emeli Sandé, and Best British Group, presented by Lily Allen. Ellie Goulding was awarded Best British Female Solo Artist, presented by Prince. David Bowie made history by becoming the oldest recipient of a BRIT Award, winning Best British Male Solo Artist at the age of 67. Kate Moss accepted the award on his behalf, delivering a speech in which Bowie urged Scotland to remain part of the United Kingdom.
Bastille won British Breakthrough Act, presented by Tinie Tempah and Fearne Cotton, while Rudimental featuring Ella Eyre took home Best British Single for “Waiting All Night,” presented by Katy Perry. One Direction won Best British Video for “Best Song Ever,” presented by Jimmy Carr, and the Global Success Award, presented by Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.
In the international categories, Bruno Mars was named Best International Male Solo Artist, presented by Pharrell Williams and Kylie Minogue, and Lorde won Best International Female Solo Artist, presented by Nick Grimshaw. Daft Punk took home Best International Group, with Nile Rodgers collecting the award on their behalf, presented by Cesc Fàbregas and Nicole Scherzinger. Sam Smith received the Critics’ Choice Award, while Flood and Alan Moulder were honoured as British Producer of the Year.
The night featured several notable performances. The Arctic Monkeys opened the show with “R U Mine?” followed by Katy Perry performing “Dark Horse.” Bruno Mars captivated the audience with “Treasure,” and Beyoncé delivered a stunning rendition of “XO.” Disclosure, Lorde, and Aluna Francis collaborated on “Royals,” while Ellie Goulding performed a medley of “I Need Your Love” and “Burn.” Bastille, Rudimental, and Ella Eyre performed “Pompeii” and “Waiting All Night,” and Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers closed the show with a medley of “Get Lucky,” “Good Times,” and “Happy.”
The event’s iconic moments were captured by Official BRIT Awards photographer John Marshall of JM Enternational.
