BRIT Awards 2025: British Music’s Big Night Out

The 45th annual BRIT Awards Ceremony, brought to us by Mastercard, was a night that won’t be forgotten. The biggest night in the British music calendar began with a performance by possibly the biggest pop superstar on the globe right now, with Sabrina Carpenter treating us to a Union Jack-themed performance of Espresso before performing perhaps the quickest change in Brit Awards history in time for her jaw-dropping rendition of Bed Chem. The night’s star-studded lineup didn’t stop there, however, with viewers witnessing fantastic performances from Lola Young, Sam Fender, JADE, Myles Smith, Jorja Smith, The Last Dinner Party and a personal favourite of mine, Ezra Collective. 

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Even with such esteemed guests and nominees, the night undoubtedly belonged to Charli XCX. Receiving awards for the best song, best British album, best artist, best British dance act, and best songwriter, it seems that the cultural renaissance she created in the last year has finally received its due credit. She was also on the receiving end of backlash from some viewers, receiving complaints about her choice of dress. Although, after winning a BRIT Award for a song about underwear, it seems as though Charli could care less. It’s 2025, for crying out loud.  

The night didn’t fail to deliver more than its fair share of comedic moments, either, with Jack Whitehall’s parents Michael and Hilary doing their best impression of Kanye and Bianca Censori’s Grammys...performance, as well as KSI being ever so slightly teased about his rap career, despite being nominated for an award himself. We even saw Big John perform his infamous Chinese takeaway order. It’s a lot to digest; trust me, I know. Even the great Danny Dyer had his moment in the spotlight, of course, choosing to promote his beloved West Ham United. Utterly classic.  

The night celebrated a wide variety of artists, with other award winners including: 

• Best Alternative/Rock Act: Sam Fender 

• British Group: Ezra Collective 

• Best Pop Act: JADE 

• Best R&B Act: Raye 

• Best Hip-Hop/Grime/Rap Act: Stormzy 

• International Artist of the Year: Chappell Roan 

• International Group of the Year: Fontaines DC 

• Best New Artist: The Last Dinner Party 

• Best International Song: Chappell Roan with “Good Luck, Babe!” 

• Rising Star: Myles Smith 

• Producer of the Year: AG Cook 

• Global Success Award: Sabrina Carpenter 

  
  

  

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It’s more than safe to say that the last year has been incredible for British music. It continues to have an unparalleled effect on global popular culture, and with the ever-improving standard of music artists coming out of Britain, the next year is sure to bring us even more.