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BRIT AWARDS 2016 HIGHLIGHTS

By Hannah Powling

Adele was undeniably one of the biggest talking points of last night’s BRIT Awards, scooping up a massive four awards, swearing live on telly in her emotional speech, wowing the audience with her performance of “When We Were Young” and also publicly showing support for singer Kesha.

From electrifying performances from Coldplay, Justin Bieber, Lorde’s tribute to Bowie, checking out the best dressed on the red carpet, and so much more; the night was a truly great one and here are all the highlights…

Red Carpet

BRIT Awards best dressed goes to...
BRIT Awards best dressed goes to…

Jourdan Dunn officially won the BRIT Awards fashion stakes by a mile for us; in her golden Julien McDonald gown. And coming up second we thought Lana Del Rey looked florally on trend last night as she graced the red carpet…

BRIT Awards hosts Ant and Dec. Ant looked a picture last night after he had a quick outfit change.
BRIT Awards hosts Ant and Dec. Ant looked a picture last night after he had a quick outfit change.

Oh how could we forget; it was a tough one to choose, Ant came up so close he almost stole the show in his purple tiered gown…

Performances

There were a host of live performances last night, here are just a few that set the night off with a bang…

The ceremony was opened by Coldplay, who gave a colourful, floral performance of their single Hymn For The Weekend, showering the audience with confetti petals as they played on one of two separate stages at London's O2 arena.
The BRITS opened with Coldplay, who gave a colourful performance of their single “Hymn For The Weekend”, showering the audience with confetti petals.
The annual ceremony in London overnight paid homage to the iconic singer with a presentation which included some impassioned words from Annie Lennox and Gary Oldman, a musical medley of Bowie's hits and a cover of "Life on Mars" from 1971's Hunky Dory, performed by Lorde. Oldman also presented Bowie with a posthumous Brit Icon award.
The annual ceremony paid homage to the iconic singer with a presentation which included some words from Annie Lennox and Gary Oldman, with a musical medley of Bowie’s hits and a cover of “Life on Mars”sung by Lorde. Bowie’s friend Gary Oldman also presented him with a posthumous Brit Icon award.
Lorde took the stage for a surprise tribute to David Bowie. Joined by Bowie’s own backing band, she sang a rousing rendition of “Life on Mars” - which people are saying was a much more refined tribute than Lady Gaga's back at the Grammy's
Lorde took the stage for a surprise tribute to David Bowie, joined by Bowie’s own backing band, she sang a rousing rendition of “Life on Mars” – which people are saying was a much better tribute than Lady Gaga’s back at the Grammy’s…
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James May won Best Male & performed “Sorry” on stage with Justin Bieber, who won the International Male Solo Artist award.
Drake and Rihanna performed "Work" together in matching white outfits. So much twerking happened...
Drake and Rihanna performed “Work” together in matching white outfits. So much twerking happened…
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Adele’s stripped-back performance of “When We Were Young”.

Winners

Adele was Queen of the BRITS last night, taking home four prizes; the most wins for any individual in over a decade! Blur took the same amount back in 1995. Her acceptance speeches were emotional, there were tears and a couple of swear words thrown in there too. She made an emotional thanks to fans who have supported her after she was off the music scene for a few years; “To come back after so long away and be so warmly received means so much,“.

Jack Garratt – Brit Critics’ Choice Award

Hello – Brit Award for British Single · Adele

Catfish And The Battlement – Brit Award for British Breakthrough Act

Adele – Brit British Female Solo Artist Award

Coldplay – Brit Award for British Group

James Bay – British Male Solo Artist

Björk – Brit International Female Solo Artist Award

25 – MasterCard British Album of the Year · Adele

Drag Me Down – Brit Award for British Video · One Direction

Justin Bieber – Brit Award for International Male Solo Artist

Tame Impala – Brit Award for International Group

Adele – Global Success Award

Charlie Andrew – Best Producer

 

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