She took home Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Artist of the Year and Best Pop Act
By Max Pilley 28th February 2026
Olivia Dean at the BRIT Awards 2026 at Co-op Live on February 28, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Olivia Dean dominated the BRIT Awards, taking home four awards, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year.
This year’s show marked the first time in the 46-year history of the BRITs that it was held outside of London, with Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena playing host.
AdvertisementDean, who had a huge breakthrough year in 2025 with her second album ‘The Art Of Loving’, was the big winner, claiming Album of the Year, Song of the Year for her Sam Fender collaboration ‘Rein Me In‘, Artist of the Year and Best Pop Act.
Jack Whitehall hosted the show for the sixth time, and there was a glittering array of stars performing live, including Harry Styles’ first public performance in three years, a surprise appearance from Bjork alongside Rosalía, as well as Olivia Dean, HUNTR/X’s EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI, Wolf Alice, Mark Ronson, Alex Warren, Sombr, and RAYE.
Among those announced as winners ahead of the show are Jacob Alon, who has been confirmed as the winner of the 2026 BRITs Critics’ Choice Award, and Mark Ronson, who has been recognised for his Outstanding Contribution to Music.
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Ozzy Osbourne was honoured with the BRITs Lifetime Achievement Award following his passing in July, and he also received a tribute performance from Robbie Williams alongside members of Ozzy’s band over the years including Adam Wakeman, Robert Trujillo, Tommy Clufetos and Zakk Wylde.
The winners of the BRITs 2026 are:
British Album Of The Year Dave – ‘The Boy Who Played The Harp’ Lily Allen – ‘West End Girl’ Olivia Dean – ‘The Art Of Loving’– WINNER Sam Fender – ‘People Watching’ Wolf Alice – ‘The Clearing’
Song Of The Year Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas – ‘Blessings’ Chrystal and NOTION – ‘The Days-NOTION Remix’ Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande – ‘Defying Gravity’ Ed Sheeran – ‘Azizam’ Fred Again, Skepta and PlaqueBoyMax – ‘Victory Lap’ Lewis Capaldi – ‘Survive’ Lola Young – ‘Messy’ Myles Smith – ‘Nice To Meet You’ Olivia Dean – ‘Man I Need’ RAYE – ‘Where Is My Husband’ Sam Fender with Olivia Dean – ‘Rein Me In’ – WINNER Skye Newman – ‘Family Matters’
AdvertisementBritish Artist Of The Year Dave Fred Again.. JADE Lily Allen Little Simz Lola Young Olivia Dean – WINNER PinkPantheress Sam Fender Self Esteem
British Group The Last Dinner Party Pulp Sleep Token Wet Leg Wolf Alice – WINNER
Breakthrough Artist Barry Can’t Swim Esdeekid Jim Legxacy Lola Young – WINNER Skye Newman
International Artist Bad Bunny Chappell Roan CMAT Doechii Lady Gaga Rosalia – WINNER Sabrina Carpenter Sombr Taylor Swift Tyler, The Creator
International Group Geese – WINNER HAIM HUNTR/X Tame Impala Turnstile
International Song Alex Warren – ’Ordinary’ Chappell Roan – ‘Pink Pony Club’ Disco Lines and Tinashe – ‘No Broke Boys’ Gigi Perez – ‘Sailor Song’ Gracie Abrams – ‘That’s So True’ HUNTR/X – ‘Golden’ Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars – ‘Die With A Smile’ Ravyn Lenae – ‘Love Me Not’ Rose and Bruno Mars – ‘Apt.’ – WINNER Sabrina Carpenter – ’Manchild’ Sombr – ‘Undressed’ Taylor Swift – ‘The Fate Of Ophelia’
Alternative/Rock Blood Orange Lola Young Sam Fender – WINNER Wet Leg Wolf Alice
Pop JADE Lily Allen Lola Young Olivia Dean – WINNER RAYE
Hip-Hop, Grime and Rap Central Cee Dave – WINNER Jim Legxacy Little Simz Loyle Carner
R&B Jim Legxacy Kwn Mabel Sasha Keable Sault – WINNER
Dance Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas FKA Twigs Fred Again.., Skepta, PlaqueBoyMax – WINNER PinkPantheress Sammy Virji