British star Olivia Dean wins top awards

British singer and songwriter Olivia Dean triumphed on Saturday (February 28) at the Brit Awards, winning four prizes at the UK’s biggest annual music ceremony. After dominating the national and international charts with his hit Man I Need and his album The Art of Lovingthe 26-year-old reigned supreme at the awards ceremony in Manchester.

A few weeks after winning the Grammy for revelation of the year, she won the most coveted Brit Award of the evening, that of album of the year, ahead of indie singer Sam Fender, rockers Wolf Alice, pop star Lily Allen and rapper Dave. Olivia Dean also won Best Artist, Best Pop Group and, alongside Fender, Song of the Year for their single Rein Me Inbeating out British stars such as Raye, Lola Young and Calvin Harris. “Thank you so much for believing in me when sometimes I didn’t really believe in myself”declared Dean, moved, while receiving the award for best album. “This album is simply about love and reciprocal love in a world that currently seems devoid of love. »

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The rest of the Brit Awards 2026 winners

Rising star Lola Young didn’t leave empty-handed, winning the Best Newcomer award, while Wolf Alice won Group of the Year. Spanish singer Rosalia, who won the Best International Artist award, delivered an electrifying performance alongside Björk. The Icelandic singer and songwriter emerged from an ensemble of choreographed dancers to perform their hit Berghain. K-pop star Rose, a member of the group Blackpink, and Bruno Mars won the international song of the year award for their viral hit APTwhile Brooklyn rock band Geese won Best International Group.