LONDON (VIP-NEWS) – The BRIT Awards 2025, hosted by Jack Whitehall at The O2 Arena, delivered a night filled with celebration and poignant moments on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The event, known as the biggest music night of the year, saw Charli XCX dominating the evening with five awards, including Album of the Year for BRAT and Artist of the Year.
The festivities began with Sabrina Carpenter stunning the crowd with her opening performance before she was honored with the Global Success award, recognizing her wide-reaching impact on the music scene. Meanwhile, Chappell Roan celebrated wins for both International Artist and Song of the Year for "Good Luck, Babe!" showcasing her rising influence on the global stage.
Ezra Collective was named Group of the Year, adding another feather to the caps of this talented collective, whereas The Last Dinner Party was acknowledged as Best New Artist, highlighting their breakout success over the past year. The night was not just about awards; it also featured moving tributes and advocacy, making it clear the BRIT Awards are as much about social commentary as they are about celebration.
A standout moment came with the tribute to the late Liam Payne, which saw the audience fall silent for a moving video commemorative of his lasting impact on the music industry. Performances by Sam Fender, Stormzy, and Jade drew fervent applause as they reminded attendees of the power of live music.
The awards handed out were not solely determined by the industry; fan votes contributed to five genre awards, ensuring listeners had their say. Jade earned the title of Pop Act, Stormzy took home the Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act award, and Sam Fender was awarded the Alternative/Rock Act, reflecting each artist's dedicated fanbase.
The event was chaired by Damian Christian and underscored the increasing concerns within the industry. Indeed, many artists voiced their opposition to proposed copyright changes affecting AI and music rights, fostering discussion about the future of music.
Check out the complete list of BRIT Award winners below:
- BRITs Producer of the Year: A.G. Cook
- Song of the Year with Mastercard: Charli XCX Ft. Billie Eilish for "Guess"
- Pop Act: Jade
- Alternative/Rock Act: Sam Fender
- BRITs Rising Star: Myles Smith
- Dance Act: Charli XCX
- Group of the Year: Ezra Collective
- BRITs Global Success: Sabrina Carpenter
- International Song of the Year: Chappell Roan for "Good Luck, Babe!"
- Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act: Stormzy
- R&B Act: RAYE
- International Group of the Year: Fontaines D.C.
- Best New Artist: The Last Dinner Party
- Artist of the Year: Charli XCX
- Songwriter of the Year: Charli XCX
- Mastercard Album of the Year: Charli XCX for BRAT
The BRIT Awards 2025 reaffirmed their legacy as the highlight of the British music calendar as they blend honoring artistic merit with pressing industry issues, all performed under the iconic lights of The O2.