Entertainment · 1 March 2026
Olivia Dean makes history at BRITs' first Manchester ceremony
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The BRIT Awards 2026 were held at Manchester's Co-op Live on Saturday 28 February — the first time in the ceremony's 46-year history it had left London. Olivia Dean was the night's biggest winner, taking home Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for The Art of Loving, Best Pop Act, and Song of the Year shared with Sam Fender for Rein Me In. Harry Styles opened the show with his first live performance since 2023. Robbie Williams led a tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne.
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