The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard were celebrated for the very first time in almost 50 years in Manchester. The event became a major topic among the British people as all of the entertainment attended the largest ever event at the city’s Co-op Live venue. There were even some surprises, as BLACKPINK’s Rosé won a major category of this year’s edition.
The star-studded ceremony witnessed big wins from the likes of Sam Fender and Olivia Dean. Widely regarded as the GRAMMYs awards of the United Kingdom, the BRIT Awards have been recognized as the academy that awards excellence in the music industry.
See the full list below:
Song Of The Year with Mastercard – sponsored by Capital
Sam Fender (with Olivia Dean) – Rein Me In.
Group of The Year
Wolf Alice.
Breakthrough Artist
Lola Young.
International Song Of The Year
ROSE & Bruno Mars – APT.
International Group Of The Year
Geese.
International Artist Of The Year
ROSALIA.
Artist Of The Year
Olivia Dean.
Hip Hop/Grime/ Rap Act
Dave.
Dance Act
Fred again../Skepta/PlaqueBoyMax.
Alternative/Rock Act
Sam Fender.
Pop Act
Olivia Dean.
R&B Act
SAULT.
Mastercard Album Of The Year
Olivia Dean – The Art Of Loving.
Critics’ Choice Award
Jacob Alon.
Producer of the Year
Pink Pantheress.
Outstanding Contribution to Music
Mark Ronson.
Songwriter of The Year
Noel Gallagher.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Ozzy Osbourne.