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Olivia Dean wins big at 2026 BRITs
It’s a wholesome full circle moment for the breakout star, who started her career after attending The BRIT School as a teenager.
Olivia Dean has emerged as the most awarded artist of the 2026 BRITs, after winning four trophies - including Artist Of The Year and Album Of The Year (for her stunning second LP ‘The Art Of Loving’).
Her other accolades include Pop Act and Song of the Year, an award she shared with last year’s Mercury Prize winner Sam Fender for their joint effort ‘Rein Me In’.
Elsewhere, North Shields hero Sam was also named Alternative/Rock Act for the second year in a row, while the other genre categories were scooped by Dave (Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act), Fred again../Skepta/PlaqueBoyMax (Dance Act), and SAULT (R&B Act).
Longtime DIY faves Wolf Alice used their acceptance speech for Group of the Year (which they also won back in 2022) to highlight the urgent need to protect grassroots venues, while recent In Deep digital cover stars Geese were named International Group Of The Year for their cult favourite third record ‘Getting Killed’.
Other memorable moments from the ceremony - which took place last night at Manchester’s Co-Op Live Arena - included Harry Styles’ remarkable debut performance of recent single ‘Aperture’, ROSALÍA (who won International Artist Of The Year) teaming up with Björk for a stunning live rendition of ‘Berghain’, and Dolly Parton honouring the late Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Ozbourne, with a Lifetime Achievement award (after which a special tribute performance fronted by Robbie Williams closed the show).
2026 was the first time ever the BRITs had been held outside London, in a move North that has seen Manchester abuzz with BRITs Fringe events, workshops, special shows and more.
Dive into our special Manchester Seen and Heard feature and find the full list of 2026 BRIT Award winners below.
The full list of winners from The BRIT Awards 2026 are…
Song Of The Year - Sam Fender (with Olivia Dean), ‘Rein Me In’
Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act - Dave
Group Of The Year - Wolf Alice
Dance Act - Fred again../Skepta/PlaqueBoyMax
Breakthrough Artist - Lola Young
International Song Of The Year - ROSÉ & Bruno Mars, ‘APT.’
Alternative/Rock Act - Sam Fender
International Group Of The Year - Geese
Pop Act - Olivia Dean
Songwriter - Noel Gallagher
Outstanding Contribution - Mark Ronson
R&B Act - SAULT
International Act Of The Year - ROSALÍA
Artist Of The Year - Olivia Dean
Mastercard Album Of The Year - Olivia Dean
Lifetime Achievement Award - Ozzy Osbourne
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