Olivia Dean Sweeps the 2026 BRIT Awards
Olivia Dean was the big winner at the 2026 BRIT Awards, taking home four prestigious awards, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year. The ceremony, a cornerstone of the U.K. Music scene, was held for the first time outside of London, at Manchester’s newly opened Co-op Live Arena on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
The Grammy-winning artist also secured the Best Pop Act award and, alongside Sam Fender, was recognized for Song of the Year with their hit collaboration “Rein Me In.” Dean’s success follows the release of her critically acclaimed album, The Art of Loving, which features popular tracks like “Man I Need” and “Nice to Each Other.”
“Making this album has changed my life,” Dean shared with fans while accepting the Album of the Year award from Wicked star Jeff Goldblum. Visibly emotional, she added: “This album is about love and loving each other in a world that feels loveless right now.”
The evening also featured a highly anticipated performance by Harry Styles, marking his first live rendition of “Aperture” from his upcoming album, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. The performance underscored Styles’ continued influence as a global pop icon.
Other notable performances included sets from Robbie Williams, as well as a surprise collaboration between Björk and Rosalía. HUNTR/X’s EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI, Wolf Alice, Mark Ronson, Alex Warren, Sombr, and RAYE all took to the stage.
Jack Whitehall hosted the BRIT Awards for the sixth consecutive year. Prior to the show, Jacob Alon was named the winner of the 2026 BRITs Critics’ Choice Award, and Mark Ronson was honored with the Outstanding Contribution to Music award. Noel Gallagher, fresh off Oasis’ successful ‘Live ‘25’ reunion tour, was also in attendance and received the Songwriter Of The Year award, while PinkPantheress became the youngest and first female recipient of the Producer Of The Year award.
