MANCHESTER, U.K. — The 2024 Brit Awards ceremony witnessed a spectacular triumph for singer-songwriter Olivia Dean, who achieved an extraordinary sweep by capturing four prestigious trophies at the United Kingdom’s premier music celebration. The event, historically held in London, made a significant geographical shift this year to the AO Arena in Manchester, marking its first occurrence in Northern England.
Dean’s remarkable haul included the night’s top honors: Artist of the Year and Song of the Year, complemented by her Grammy-aligned victory as Best New Artist. The British performer, who once attended the renowned BRIT School, delivered a captivating live performance of her hit single ‘Man I Need’ during the Saturday evening broadcast.
The ceremony commenced with a highly anticipated television debut by global superstar Harry Styles, who unveiled ‘Aperture’—the lead single from his forthcoming album ‘Kiss all the Time, Disco Occasionally,’ scheduled for release next week.
International categories saw Spanish sensation Rosalía claim Best International Artist, while the collaborative track by ROSÉ and Bruno Mars secured Best International Song. American rock band Geese earned recognition as Best International Group.
A poignant memorial segment honored the late heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away last year. Former Take That member Robbie Williams led the tribute, joined by surviving members of Black Sabbath for a specially arranged performance of ‘No More Tears.’
Emerging artist Jacob Alon received the Critics Choice Award (previously titled Brits Rising Star), joining an esteemed lineage that includes Adele and Sam Fender. The performance roster additionally featured Raye, SOMBRE, and Mark Ronson—the latter honored with the Outstanding Contribution to Music award.