The biggest names in music gathered at London's O2 Arena on Saturday night for the 2023 Brit Awards.
Comedian and TV presenter Mo Gilligan was back for his second time as the host of the show. As the evening's MC, Mo welcomed artists to the stage for some major performances and provided witty commentary throughout as the awards were handed throughout.
But it wasn't just Mo who fans got to see on stage. Before he swept the board with his multiple wins across the night, Harry Styles kicked off the show with his performance of As It Was. Fans also saw Lizzo, Stormzy and Lewis Capaldi take to the stage, as well as Best Group winners, Wet Leg, and singer Cat Burns.
WATCH: Harry Styles visibly moved as he sweeps the board at the BRITs
- Harry Styles sweeps the board with major wins
- Fans left confused after Mo Gilligan's addresses technical difficulties
- Kim Petras and Sam Smith put on daring performance of Unholy
- Stormzy brought the house down with emotional performance
- Harry Styles made very candid comment about privilege
- Mo Gilligan apologised to viewers after making on-air blunder
- Beyoncé made a surprise appearance after big win
Harry Styles sweeps the board with major wins
London's O2 Arena was transformed into Harry's House after Harry Styles swept the board at this year's Brit Awards. The superstar won four awards in the biggest categories of the night: Song of the Year, Best Pop Act, Album of the Year and Artist of the Year. Harry said he was "so proud" to be a Britist act out in the world before.
© Photo: Getty ImagesFans confused as Mo Gilligan addresses technical difficulties
Viewers watching the Brit Awards at home were left somewhat confused when Mo Gilligan announced they were having some technical difficulties in the arena, as he told the crowd: "This is the real world!" Although the technical faults were not revealed, the TV host said they were going to show Adele's performance from last year's ceremony of her song, I Drink Wine, while they fixed the error in question.
Kim Petras and Sam Smith put on daring performance
Kim Petras and Sam Smith put on a daring performance of their hit track Unholy as the Brits neared its close on Saturday night. The artists, who picked up the Grammy for their duet last week, left viewers wowed with the brilliant routine and epic garage-themed set.
© Photo: Getty ImagesSam Smith performed Unholy at the Brits
Harry Styles makes candid comment about privilege during acceptance speech
Harry Styles spoke about "his privilege" while accepting the award for Artist of the Year. The Watermelon Sugar singer made the comment to say he was "aware" of the privilege he has. Some fans on Twitter were quick to ask if this was a reference to the criticism he faced for his speech at last week's Grammy Awards where he said: "Things like this don't usually happen to people like me," which raised the eyebrows of some.
Harry's comment also comes after the Brit Awards came under criticism for only having male artists in the gender-neutral Artist of the Year category. Harry also thanked his mum for signing him up for The X Factor without him knowing, as well as his former One Direction bandmates Louis, Niall, Zayn and Liam.
Stormzy brought the house down with emotional performance
Stormzy took to the stage to sing a medley of hits from his brand new album This Is What I Mean at London's O2 Arena. The rapper was nominated in a number of categories but lost on a trophy on the night.
© Photo: Getty ImagesStormzy performed hits from This Is What I Mean
Mo Gilligan apologised to viewers after making on-air blunder
Host Mo Gilligan apologised to viewers and the audience at the Brit Awards after introducing Lewis Capaldi as Sam Capaldi before the Brit Award nominee took to the stage to perform his song, Forget You. After Lewis finished his performance, Mo said sorry to viewers, before adding: "It just goes to show how strong the drinks are!"
© Photo: Getty ImagesMo introduced Lewis Capaldi as Sam
Beyoncé made surprise appearance at the Brit Awards 2023
Beyoncé surprised viewers when she appeared via video message at this year's Brit Awards to accept the award for International Artist of the Year. The superstar sadly wasn't there in person to collect her trophy, but Beyonce looked stunning in the pre-recorded message as she held the bronze statue while wearing a gorgeous monochrome ensemble. The Cuff It singer said she was so grateful to her fans in Britain and finished her speech with: "I'll see you on tour!"
She later won a second win for International Song of the Year for her track, Break My Soul.
© Photo: ITVBeyonce thanked her UK fans for their support
Harry Styles wows as he kicks off the Brits 2023
Harry Styles kicked off the Brit Awards in style. The superstar, who arrived in London fresh from his Grammys success last week, took to the stage in an open red sequined jacket to sing his hit track As It Was. Harry won many awards across the evening including Artist of the Year and Song of the Year.
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© Photo: Getty ImagesHarry Styles opened the show with As It Was
Who performed at the Brit Awards 2023?
Fans saw some huge names at this year's Brit Awards. Harry Styles, Lizzo, Stormzy, Wet Leg, Sam Smith & Kim Petras, David Guetta, Becky Hill, Ella Henderson, Cat Burns and Lewis Capaldi all brought the house down with their performances.
© Photo: Getty ImagesKim Petras is performing alongside Sam Smith
Who are the Brit Awards winners 2023?
See the full list of winners for this year's Brit Awards below...
Album of the Year
The 1975 - Being Funny In A Foreign Language
Wet Leg - Wet Leg
Harry Styles - Harry’s House - WINNER
Stormzy - This Is What I Mean
Fred Again - Actual Life 3
Best Group
The 1975
Arctic Monkeys
Bad Boy Chiller Crew
Nova Twins
Wet Leg - WINNER
Song of the Year
Aitch and Ashanti - Baby
Cat Burns - Go
Dave - Starlight
Ed Sheeran and Elton John - Merry Christmas
Eliza Rose and Interplanetary Criminal - B.O.T.A. (Baddest Of Them All)
George Ezra - Green Green Grass
Harry Styles - As It Was - WINNER
Lewis Capaldi - Forget Me
LF System - Afraid to Feel
Sam Smith & Kim Petras – Unholy
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe 1975 are up for Best Band and Mastercard Album of the Year
Best International Artist
Beyoncé - WINNER
Burna Boy
Kendrick Lamar
Lizzo
Taylor Swift
Best International Group
Blackpink
Drake & 21 Savage
First Aid Kit
Fontaines DC - WINNER
Gabriels
International Song of the Year
Beyoncé - Break My Soul - WINNER
David Guetta & Bebe Rexha - I'm Good (Blue)
Fireboy DML & Ed Sheeran - Peru
Encanto cast - We Don't Talk About Bruno
Gayle - ABCDEFU
Jack Harlow - First Class
Lizzo - About Damn Time
Lost Frequencies & Calum Scott - Where Are You Now?
OneRepublic - I Ain't Worried
Taylor Swift - Anti-Hero
© Photo: Getty ImagesBeyonce is up for International Artist of the Year
Best New Artist
Kojey Radical
Rina Sawayama
Sam Ryder
Mimi Webb
Wet Leg - WINNER
Rising Star
Flo - WINNER
Cat Burns
Nia Archives
© Photo: Getty ImagesFLO are this year's Rising Star winners
Best Alternative/Rock
The 1975 - WINNER
Arctic Monkeys
Nova Twins
Tom Grennan
Wet Leg
Best Dance
Becky Hill - WINNER
Bonobo
Calvin Harris
Eliza Rose
Fred Again
© Photo: Getty ImagesHarry opened the show with As It Was
Best Hip-Hop/Rap/Grime
Aitch - WINNER
Central Cee
Dave
Loyle Carner
Stormzy
Pop / R&B
Cat Burns
Charli XCX
Dua Lipa
Harry Styles - WINNER
Sam Smith
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