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Olivia Dean Dominates 2026 Brit Awards
1 Mar
Summary
- Olivia Dean won Artist and Album of the Year at the 2026 Brit Awards.
- The 2026 Brit Awards ceremony took place in Manchester for the first time.
- Women and non-binary artists had the highest representation in nominees ever.
The 2026 Brit Awards ceremony, held at Manchester's Co-Op Live arena on Saturday, February 28, saw a landmark evening for Olivia Dean. Dean, 26, clinched both the Artist of the Year and Album of the Year awards, celebrating the immense success of her 2025 album, 'The Art of Loving'. This marks a significant achievement, particularly after her Grammy win for Best New Artist earlier this year.
The prestigious awards ceremony also made history by venturing outside of London for the first time. Comedian Jack Whitehall hosted the event, which featured a record number of nominations for women and non-binary artists, accounting for nearly 70 percent of the nominees. This inclusivity was a significant theme of the night.
Other notable performances included Lily Allen, nominated for her album 'West End Girl', and a return for Britpop band Pulp, receiving their first Brit nomination in 30 years. International artists like Bad Bunny and Taylor Swift were also recognized, alongside Noel Gallagher receiving the Songwriter of the Year award.
