Sigurvegarar BRIT AWARDS 2010

British Female Solo Artist

Dame Shirley Bassey won this award in 1977 - crikey. Now she's had the chance to present it to none other than Lily Allen. Dressed in her third wig of the night, a giggling Lil claimed she wore the orange hair so that "It would make it harder for the cameramen to find me and catch my disappointed face." Wrong!

Bat for Lashes
Florence & the Machine
Leona Lewis
Lily Allen - Winner
Pixie Lott

 

British Male Solo Artist

Dizzee Rascal couldn’t have been happier as he strode up to collect his BRIT for Best British Male Solo artist. Presented by actor Andy Serkis, the rapper took his opportunity on the mic to thank friends and family. “It’s about time as well”, he said. “I want to thank the family, the dirtee stank family. They’ve been integral. There’s too many to mention! Respect”.

Calvin Harris
Dizzee Rascal - WINNER
Mika
Paolo Nutini
Robbie Williams

British Breakthrough Act

Presented by a radiant Geri Halliwell, the prize for Best British Breakthrough was bagged by pop sensations JLS. The chaps were overcome with emotion and couldn't believe that their story was only 18 months old. "This one's for you tonight", they said. "You guys are absolutely unbelievable, we love every single one of you." Ooh, that means us!

Florence & the Machine
Friendly Fires
JLS - Winners
La Roux
Pixie Lott

British Group

A triumphant Kasabian strutted onstage to take the Best British Group award. The band were clearly chuffed, and overcome with emotion  - so much so, singer Tom Meighan fell over. Recovering quickly, he made a cryptic comment that "You can't make an omelette without breaking some eggs." Too true, sir. We think.

Doves

Friendly Fires
JLS
Kasabian - WINNERS
Muse

MasterCard British Album

The brilliant album by Florence And The Machine is awarded the prestigious gong. Despite losing out in two categories, Florence And The Machine finally makes good by winning the biggest award of the night. Her brilliant debut album, ‘Lungs’, scooped the MasterCard British Album.
The win brings Florence’s BRIT total to two, having won The Critics Choice Award last year.

Dizzee Rascal - Tongue n’Cheek
Florence & the Machine - Lungs - Winners
Kasabian - West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum
Lily Allen - It’s Not Me, It’s You
Paolo Nutini - Sunny Side Up

 

British Single

Well, surely GaGa couldn't win this one. She's not British. So it was that JLS stormed away with another BRIT, thus snatching the gong away from Cheryl at the last moment. Taking the award from comedian Alan Carr, "We can't believe that we're here right now," said the lads, giving Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh a special shout-out, too. Good work fellas.

Alesha Dixon - Breathe Slow
Alexandra Burke Ft Flo Rida - Bad Boys
Cheryl Cole - Fight For This Love
Joe McElderry - The Climb
JLS - Beat Again - WINNERS
La Roux - In For The Kill
Lily Allen - The Fear
Pixie Lott - Mama Do
Taio Cruz - Break Your Heart
Tinchy Stryder Ft N-Dubz - Number 1

 

Critics' Choice

A shimmering Courtney Love of Hole presented Ellie Goulding with the Critics Choice Award. Young Ellie, clad in the finest turquoise (or was it teal?) said, "This is mental!" and admitted that she nearly took her shoes off in case she fell over and made a numpty of herself. Clearly delighted to be there, Ellie joins Adele and Florence And The Machine in receiving this prestigious award.

Ellie Goulding - WINNER
Delphic
Marina and the Diamonds

 

BRITs Album of 30 Years

Oasis won the Best British Album Of The Last 30 Years for their second album ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’. Despite rumours to the contrary, Liam Gallagher arrived at the award ceremony to collect the award. The frontman accepted the award with his usual ‘charm’. Thanking former bandmates Bonehead, Guigs and Alan White, brother Noel was left off his list.

Coldplay - A Rush of Blood to the Head
Dido - No Angel
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
Duffy - Rockferry
Keane - Hopes & Fears
Oasis - (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? - WINNER
Phil Collins - No Jacket Required
Sade - Diamond Life
The Verve - Urban Hymns
Travis - The Man Who

Most Memorable BRITs Performance From The Last 30 Years

The Spice Girls

 

International Female Solo Artist

Presented by a "blinged up" Jonathan Ross, it was a second award for La GaGa, who still hasn't had a costume change. Boo. Anyway, the Lady was once again pleased to receive a coveted BRIT, adding "I love my fans so much." We love you, too GaGa.

Lady Gaga - Winner
Ladyhawke
Norah Jones
Rihanna
Shakira

 

International Male Solo Artist

Presented by Mel B - the award went to Jay-Z, who took the prize to a huge ovation from the Earls Court crowd. Clad in a VERY sharp suit, the rapper gave "props" to Glaston-berry, proving "hip hop could play anywhere in the world", plus he thanked the Spice Girls for inspiring him. No, really!

Bruce Springsteen
Eminem
Jay-Z - WINNER
Michael Buble
Seasick Steve

International Album

Lady Gaga wins Best International Album to make it a clean sweep. Best International Album goes to Lady Gaga. It crowns a triumphant night for the New Yorker who makes it three gongs out of three. In another touching speech, Lady Gaga collects the award with dignity and another few choice words. “I was really excited to win the first two awards”, she said. “But this means so much because I worked on this album for so long”.

Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavilion
Black Eyed Peas - The End
Empire of the Sun - Walking on a Dream
Jay-Z - The Blueprint 3
Lady Gaga - The Fame - WINNER

International Breakthrough Act

Not the biggest surprise of the night, but Lady Ga Ga walks away with the International Breakthrough gong. Lady Ga Ga, dressed in an exotic Alexander McQueen creation, gave the most heartfelt speech of the night while collecting the award for Best International Breakthrough Act.
It wasn’t the biggest surprise of the night, but Lady Ga Ga was clearly moved to tears while thanking her friends and family. She left her most touching words for her fans.
“[To my fans] Thank you for believing in me. I’ll always believe in you”.

Animal Collective
Daniel Merriweather
Empire of the Sun
Lady Gaga - WINNER
Taylor Swift

Outstanding Contribution Award

Robbie Williams