The best and brightest of the British music scene came together to celebrate the year’s achievement in music at the Brit Awards 2012.
Hosted by comedian James Corden at London’s O2 Arena, the ceremony included performances by Coldplay, Jesse J, Adele, Ed Sheeran, Florence & the Machine, Noel Gallagher, Bruno Mars and Rihanna. Tributes were also paid to the late, great Amy Winehouse and Whitney Houston.
Ed Sheeran, Adele and Jesse J went into the evening with the most nominations and the awards went to:
British Male Solo Artist
Ed Sheeran
British Female Solo Artist
Adele
British Breakthrough Act
Ed Sheeran
British Group
Coldplay
British Single
One Direction – What Makes You Beautiful
MasterCard British Album of the Year
Adele – 21
International Male Solo Artist
Bruno Mars
International Female Solo Artist
Rihanna
International Group
Foo Fighters
International Breakthrough Act
Lana Del Rey
Outstanding Contribution to Music
Blur
Critics Choice
1st – Emeli Sandé
2nd – Maverick Sabre
3rd – Michael Kiwanuka
British Producer
Ethan Johns