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Brit Awards 2021 winners list: Little Mix make history as winners announced
The Brit Awards are one of the biggest nights in music, and while all eyes may be on the red carpet and the performances, all of the nominees are hoping to get their hands on one of the coveted awards.
With the show having been pushed back from February to May due to the coronavirus pandemic, Tuesday’s show was allowed to take place in front of an audience of 4000 as part of government-led research into restarting large-scale live events safely.
The lucky people who managed to get tickets to the show – including 2,500 front line workers who were given tickets as part of a ballot – were able to see some of the biggest stars in music collect their awards at London’s O2.
Little Mix made history as the first female winners of the British group award, thanking former bandmate Jesy Nelson for her time with the band in their acceptance speech.
Here’s who won at the Brit Awards 2021.
Brit Awards 2021 winners and nominees
British male
Winner: J Hus
- AJ Tracey
- Headie One
- Joel Corry
- Youngblud
British female
Winner: Dua Lipa
- Arlo Parks
- Celeste
- Jessie Ware
- Lianne La Havas
British group
Winner: Little Mix
- Bicep
- Biffy Clyro
- The 1975
- Young T & Bugsey
Breakthrough
Winner: Arlo Parks
- Bicep
- Celeste
- Joel Corry
- Young T & Bugsey
British album with Mastercard
Winner: TBC
- Arlo Parks – Collapsed In Sunbeams
- Celeste – Not Your Muse
- Dua Lipa – Future Nostalgia
- J Hus – Big Conspiracy
- Jessie Ware – What’s Your Pleasure?
International female
Winner: Billie Eilish
- Ariana Grande
- Cardi B
- Miley Cyrus
- Taylor Swift
International male
Winner: The Weeknd
- Bruce Springsteen
- Burna Boy
- Childish Gambino
- Tame Impala
International group
Winner: Haim
- BTS
- Fontaines D.C.
- Foo Fighters
- Run The Jewels
British single with Mastercard
Winner: TBC
- Rain – AJ Tracey and Aitch ft Tay Keith.
- Don’t Need Love – 220 Kid and Gracey
- Physical – Dua Lipa
- Head & Heart – Joel Corry ft. MNEK
- Watermelon Sugar – Harry Styles
- Ain’t It Different – Headie One ft AJ Tracey and Stormzy
- Lighter – Nathan Dawe ft KSI
- Secrets – Regard and Raye
- Rover – S1mba feat DTG
- Don’t Rush – Young T & Bugsey ft Headie One
Rising star
Winner: Griff
Accepting their landmark award, Little Mix told the crowd: ‘We have been together 10 years. It’s been the best years of our lives, we have gone through so much. We’ve had so much fun, made so many beautiful memories.
‘We want to start by thanking our incredible fans, of course Jesy and our amazing team.’
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They also paid tribute to all the girl bands that came before them, such as the Spice Girls, Girls Aloud, All Saints and Sugababes as well as speaking out about the treatment of female artists.
Billie Eilish accepted her award for international female remotely, admitting she wished she could be at the awards after having so much fun last year.
As well as thanking her fans, Dua Lipa used her Brits acceptance speech to call for Boris Johnson to give front line workers a fair pay rise following their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Weeknd’s award was presented by none other than former First Lady Michelle Obama who praised his charity work as well as his musical talents.
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