The Brit Awards took place tonight, meaning we got to see which of the show’s nominees actually received the coveted awards. 

Charli XCX was nominated for a slew of awards following the success of her game-changing Brat album ― other nominees include Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, and even The Beatles. 

Here’s how those nominations actually shook out:

Songwriter Of The Year ― Charli XCX 

The artist had been named as the winner of this award before the Brits went live, leading her to post sarcastically on X: “yeah i wanna dance to me me me me me. when i go to the club club club club club club” - charli xcx, songwriter of the year xx.”

Song Of The Year ― Charli XCX - Guess, featuring Billie Eilish

The singer was a little casual about the award, saying: ”“Hi, thank you, yeah, this is cool, I’m really happy that a song about underwear now has a Brit award. Very important stuff.” 

She added: “I’m sure that says something about songwriting but I’m not sure what.”

Best Pop Act ― JADE

In her first Brit award as a solo artist, the singer swept up Best Pop Act, which the star acknowledged, saying “oh my God” as she accepted the award.

“I can’t cry ’cause I’ve got to sing later,” she added, thanking “the fans cause that’s why I won these awards.”

She also thanked her, management, label, writers, producers, glam, styling, promo, partner, family, and friends. 

But the most interesting shout-out to many will be her thanks to “my Little Mix sisters.” 

“I love you so much, I wouldn’t have this award without them, they changed my life.”

Best Alternative/Rock Act ― Sam Fender

The singer offered “Huge thanks to the fans.”

He added that he was nervous, joking, “I’m nowhere near as drunk as last time, but re-affirmed “we’ve got the best fans in the world.” 

“Love youse all, take care, have a good night,” he ended his brief speech.

Rising Star Award ― Myles Smith

The singer, who’s amassed almost two billion streams, thanked “government-backed” schemes for taking him from a child raised by a single mother to a graduate from a Russell Group university and a Brit Award winner. 

He added: “While I have the attention of the nation I want to ask” three questions, including one “to the government ― if British music is one of most powerful exports we have, why have we treated it like an afterthought?”

“We can’t just celebrate success, we have to protect the foundations that make it.”

He also asked a question “to the industry ― are we building careers or are we just chasing moments?”

The singer added: “Moments fade but careers last forever.” 

Best Dance Act ― Charli XCX

The star collected her second Brit award from Paloma Faith with her producers, saying: “well done boys, well done boys, I wouldn’t be up here without these three straight white men, especially on this record.” 

She added: “look, I feel like dance and electronic music gets a really bad rep,” as people think “it’s not that deep, is it.” 

The star continued: “I feel like it is. This genre of music for me it’s euphoric... it allows me to feel on such a deep level.” 

Charli also took the time to thank “Someone who none of us would be up here without ― Sophie.” 

Sophie was a musical artist who had worked closely with Charli XCX before her tragic, sudden passing in 2021.

Best Group ― The Ezra Collective

This was the group’s first Brit Awards. 

Accepting the speech, the Ezra Collective’s message was clear: “This moment right here is because of the great youth clubs and the great teachers and the great schools” across the country. 

“Many of the problems that face greater society in the UK ― the solution lies with giving a young person a trumpet” or other tool of expression.

“When you do that you give them a dream, an aspiration, and a goal.” 

Global Success Award ― Sabrina Carpenter

The ‘Espresso’ singer was given the award by Millie Bobby-Brown. 

Sabrina began by saying: “the first time I ever came to the UK was 10 years ago with my mum, and nobody knew who I was.” 

She mentioned how “exciting” she’d thought it would be then for British people to recognise her music one day. 

She also joked “in a very primarily tea-drinking culture, you streamed the shit out of Espresso.”

Sabrina also said she shared a “dry sense of humour” with Brits, and thanked her fans before ending with “cheerio!”

International Song Of The Year ― Chappell Roan

Chappell was not able to accept the award in person but sent a message that was aired at the event instead. 

The singer thanked the Brit Awards, adding: “over the years I’ve written many bad songs.”

“Artists deserve to write bad songs and... flop”, she continued, and not feel “pressured” into immediate success by the industry.

Instead, she said, they should be encouraged to find “Success on their own terms and make long careers.” 

She dedicated the award to “people who protected... my bad art and lifted me up along the way.”

Best Hip-Hop/Grime/Rap Act ― Stormzy

The acclaimed artist began by thanking Jesus, adding, “I just wanna say a couple things.” 

“I wanted to say, I love everyone who voted for me... I’m very grateful,” but “I don’t entirely think this award should be fan-voted... I think it doesn’t let people have their moment.” 

Stormzy said the “moment” may have belonged to “Cench”, presumably Central Cee (also up for an award).

He also quoted Psalms 138 verse 8, and thanked his cousin for saving his life. 

Best R&B Act ― RAYE

Like Chappell Roan, RAYE wasn’t able to attend this year’s show. Instead, she sent a video message.

The star, who had a clean sweep at last year’s Brits, said: “Thank you so much to the Brits,” adding last year was “the craziest night of my life.”

“I didn’t expect to be holding one of these at all,” she said of the awards. 

“I can’t believe I have fans who vote for me to win awards,” she said, praising her “gorgeous trophy... I’m just so grateful.”

International Group Of The Year ― Fontaines DC

The Irish rock band had previously scooped up a Brit Award in 2023. They were unable to make this year’s event, which Munya Chawawa joked was because of a faulty rail replacement bus.

in a video message, the band said: “We’re here in Australia and we’re buzzing with this, thanks very much.” 

They mentioned they didn’t expect to win again and praised their competition.

They added, “this is for all of us.” 

Best New Artist ― The Last Dinner Party

The group, who performed in the 2025 show and won the Rising Star Award last year, said: “this is truly the biggest honour of our lives.” 

They thanked their producer, who was unable to attend, “in particular.” 

The group added: “We wouldn’t be a band without... incredible independent venues... they are the lifeblood of the industry and they are dying.” 

The Last Dinner Party added that if venues like the O2 “contributed even a tiny bit” to smaller venues, “we wouldn’t be losing them” at “this alarming rate.”

International Artist Of The Year ― Chappell Roan

In another video, the star said: “It’s so lit, though, winning a Brit. I’m so sorry I cannot be there tonight ― thank you so much to the Brits for recognising me.” 

She also thanked LGBT fans who “have been there through day one,” dedicating the award to trans artists, drag queens, sex workers, and Sinead O’Connor.

Best Artist Of The Year ― Charli XCX 

The winner began the speech saying: “I heard that ITV were complaining about my nipples ― I feel like we’re in the era of #freethenipple.”

“This is really cool... thank you so much,” she continued.

“I’ve always been an artist, but it really takes a whole team,” she added.

“Thank you to all the artists out there who don’t fit in but are brave enough to try... I share this with you. thank you so much, keep partying.”

Mastercard Album Of The Year ― Brat, Charli XCX

Charli XCX is getting a real leg workout tonight going up and down those stage stairs.

“I used to tell myself that um, things like this weren’t important, this kind of recognition wasn’t important,” which was “easy” because “Until last year I was literally never nominated.” 

“I’ve always felt like an outsider in the industry, particularly the British music industry,” she said.

“It feels really nice to be recognised,” especially considering she never “sacrificed” her vision ―  “we’ve always been doing our thing... this time round culture caught up with us,” the multi-award-winner said.

“I would just like to share this with all artists who have ever felt that they need to be compromised to be recognised ― maybe it takes a long time, but you don’t need to compromise.”