BRIT Awards 2026: Olivia Dean, Sam Fender among big winners
Check out the complete list of BRIT Awards 2026 biggest shocks and wins
The annual Brit Awards, first launched in 1977, recognise the best in British and international music.
On Saturday, February 26, the 46th edition of the ceremony, presented by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), welcomed a star-studded guest list at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena.
Olivia Dean dominated the night, winning four out of five nominations, while Sam Fender secured two victories from four nods.
Among the evening’s performers were Olivia Dean, Mark Ronson, Wolf Alice, Rosalía, HUNTR/X, Alex Warren, Sombr and RAYE. Harry Styles also marked the occasion by unveiling his new Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally era with a live performance.
Below is the complete list of winners.
British Album Of The Year
Dave – The Boy Who Played The Harp
Lily Allen – West End Girl
WINNER: Olivia Dean – The Art Of Love
Sam Fender – People Watching
Wolf Alice – The Clearing
British Song Of The Year
Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas – Blessings
Chrystal and Notion – The Days
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande – Defying Gravity
Ed Sheeran – Azizam
Fred again.., Skepta and Plaqueboymax – Victory Lap
Lewis Capaldi – Survive
Lola Young – Messy
Myles Smith – Nice To Meet You
Olivia Dean – Man I Need
RAYE – Where Is My Husband!
WINNER: Sam Fender and Olivia Dean – Rein Me In
Skye Newman – Family Matters
British Artist Of The Year
Dave
Fred again..
JADE
Lily Allen
Little Simz
Lola Young
WINNER: Olivia Dean
PinkPantheress
Sam Fender
Self Esteem
British Group Of The Year
Pulp
Sleep Token
The Last Dinner Party
Wet Leg
WINNER: Wolf Alice
British Breakthrough Artist
Barry Can’t Swim
EsDeeKid
Jim Legxacy
WINNER: Lola Young
Skye Newman
British Alternative/Rock Act
Lola Young
WINNER: Sam Fender
Wet Leg
Wolf Alice
British R&B Act
Jim Legxacy
Kwn
Mabel
Sasha Keable
WINNER: SAULT
British Dance Act
Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas
FKA Twigs
WINNER: Fred again.., Skepta and Plaqueboymax
PinkPantheress
Sammy Virji
British Hip-Hop/Rap/Grime Act
Central Cee
WINNER: Dave
Jim Legxacy
Little Simz
Loyle Carner
British Pop Act
JADE
Lily Allen
Lola Young
WINNER: Olivia Dean
RAYE
International Song Of The Year
Alex Warren – Ordinary
Chappell Roan – Pink Pony Club
Disco Lines and Tinashe – No Broke Boys
Gigi Perez – Sailor Song
Gracie Abrams – That’s So True
HUNTR/X – Golden
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars – Die With A Smile
Ravyn Lenae – Love Me Not
WINNER: Rosé and Bruno Mars – APT.
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
Sombr – Undressed
Taylor Swift – The Fate Of Ophelia
International Artist Of The Year
Bad Bunny
Chappell Roan
CMAT
Doechii
Lady Gaga
WINNER: Rosalía
Sabrina Carpenter
Sombr
Taylor Swift
Tyler, The Creator
International Group Of The Year
WINNER: Geese
HAIM
HUNTR/X
Tame Impala
Turnstile
Critics’ Choice Winner
WINNER: Jacob Alon
Rose Gray
Sienna Spiro
Songwriter of the Year
Noel Gallagher
Producer of the Year
PinkPantheress
Outstanding Contribution to Music
Mark Ronson
Lifetime Achievement Award
Ozzy Osbourne