On March 1 the British Music Industry presented the annual BRIT Awards (British form of the Grammys) with Jack Whitehall hosting the gala event.
Pop star Charli XCX nearly swept the awards winning five of the six categories in which she was nominated. She earned the Best Album Award for her album “BRAT” at the Grammy Awards in February.
Chappell Roan joins Charli XCX as award winners on both sides of the Atlantic.
The Cure earned their first nomination in 30 years and The Beatles earned their first BRIT Award nomination in over 50 years.
Sabrina Carpenter became the first non-British artist to win the Global Success Award.
The BRIT Awards paid tribute to Liam Payne of One Direction who died last year in Argentina at age 31.
Myles Smith was this year’s Brits Rising Star winner.
Sabrina Carpenter, Teddy Swims, The Last Dinner Party, and Sam Fender were among the performers during the gala event.
Winners of the 2025 BRITS Awards:
Artist of the Year: Charli XCX
Group of the Year: Ezra Collective
Album of the Year: “BRAT” by Charli XCX
Song of the Year: “Guess” by Charli XCX with Billie Eilish
Best New Artist: The Last Dinner Party
International Artist of the Year: Chappell Roan – beating out big name artists including Beyonce, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, and Taylor Swift
International Group of the Year: Fontaines D.C.
International Song of the Year: “Good Luck, Babe!” by Chappell Roan
Best Alternative or Rock Act: Sam Fender
Best Hip-Hop, Grime, or Rap Act: Stormzy
Best Dance Act: Charli XCX
Best Pop Act: Jade (the only category Charli XCX was nominated in but did not win)
Best R&B Act: Raye
Songwriter of the Year: Charli XCX
Producer of the Year: AG Cook