THE Brits are over for another year with some famous faces wearing winning grins, while others paste on losing smiles.
We have all you need to know about those who won, those who lost out and if there were any big surprises on the night.
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Who won at the Brits 2019?
It’s been a night to remember, but who has come out on top?
Here is the FULL list of all winners:
British Male Solo Artist
- Sam Smith
- Craig David
- Aphex Twin
- Giggs
- George Ezra – WINNER
Did you know… George might be riding high at the moment but this is his first success at the Brits.
In 2015 he was nominated for four awards.
George returned to the music scene in 2018 with his album Staying at Tamara’s.
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British Female Solo Artist
- Florence + The Machine
- Jorja Smith – WINNER
- Anne-Marie
- Lily Allen
- Jess Glynne
Did you know… This is the second time Jorja has scooped a Brit after bursting on to the scene in 2017.
She may only be 21 but she has already bagged two gongs.
In 2018 she won the Critics’ Choice Brit Award.
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British Single
- Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa – One Kiss – WINNER
- George Ezra – Shotgun
- Rudimental ft Macklemore, Jess Glynne and Dan Caplen – These Days
- Dua Lipa – IDGAF
- Anne-Marie – 2002
- Clean Bandit ft Demi Lovato – Solo
- Sigala ft Paloma Faith – Lullaby
- Ramz – Barking
- Jess Glynne – I’ll Be There
- Tom Walker – Leave A Light On
Did you know… This is Dua Lipa’s THIRD Brit Award in two years.
In 2018 she scooped two gongs for Best British Female and also Best Breakthrough.
Meanwhile this is Calvin‘s first Brit award.
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British Group
- Arctic Monkeys
- Gorillaz
- The 1975 – WINNER
- Little Mix
- Years & Years
Did you know… This isn’t the Manchester band’s first Brit Award.
The four-piece also won the award for Best Band in 2017 – they beat Little Mix then as well.
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British Breakthrough Act
- Mabel
- IDLES
- Ella Mai
- Tom Walker – WINNER
- Jorja Smith
Did you know… Tom is not only a big star in Britain.
His breakout single Leave a Light On reached Number One on the French singles charts and achieved platinum status in Italy and Switzerland.
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British Album
- Jorja Smith – Lost & Found
- The 1975 – A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships – WINNER
- Florence + The Machine – High As Hope
- Anne-Marie – Speak Your Mind
- George Ezra – Staying At Tamara’s
Did you know… The band first burst on to the scene in 2013 and their breakout hit was called Chocolate.
However, they’ve actually been making music together for over a decade, after meeting at school.
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Producer of the Year
Did you know… Calvin has been nominated for 17 Brit Awards during his career.
He now has two under his belt after winning Best Producer and Best Single.
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British Artist Video of the Year
- Anne-Marie – 2002
- Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa – One Kiss
- Clean Bandit ft Demi Lovato – Solo
- Dua Lipa – IDGAF
- Jax Jones ft Ina Wroldsen – Breathe
- Jonas Blue ft Jack & Jack – Rise
- Liam Payne and Rita Ora – For You (50 Shades Free)
- Little Mix ft Nicki Minaj – Woman Like Me – WINNER
- Rita Ora – Let You Love Me
- Rudimental ft Macklemore, Jess Glynne and Dan Caplen – These Days
Did you know… That Little Mix actually chose to collaborate with Nicki Minaj OVER her rival Cardi B.
The band took to social media to explain they “love and respect” both artists but ultimately chose Nicki to appear on their new single – after Cardi B fiercely claimed she had been the band’s first pick.
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International Male
- Drake – WINNER
- Eminem
- Kamasi Washington
- Shawn Mendes
- Travis Scott
Did you know… This is the second time Drake has scooped the Brit for Best International Male.
He also collected the gong in 2015.
He was nominated last year but missed out to Kendrick Lamar.
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International Female
- Cardi B
- Camila Cabello
- Christine And The Queens
- Ariana Grande – WINNER
- Janelle Monae
Did you know… This is Ariana’s FIRST Brit Award.
She has enjoyed a successful year since launching her new album.
Ariana was also nominated in 2016 but missed out to Björk.
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International group
- The Carters – WINNER
- First Aid Kit
- Brockhampton
- Nile Rodgers & CHIC
- 21 Pilots
Did you know… Superstar couple Jay Z and Beyonce are a force to be reckoned with.
They have a combined wealth of a whopping $1.255 billion.
The recently enjoyed a successful On the Run II world tour.
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Critics’ choice
- Sam Fender – WINNER
- Lewis Capaldi
- Mahalia
Did you know… Sam follows in the famous footsteps of massive acts like Adele, Jessie J, Florence & the Machine, Ellie Goulding and Sam Smith who have all scooped this gong.
This award was actually revealed in December 2018.
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Outstanding Contribution to Music
Did you know… P!nk has been nominated for 10 Brits awards.
But prior to 2019 she had only picked up ONE.
She now has two awards under her belt after winning Best International Female in 2003.
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Global Success
Did you know… Ed has won a whopping THREE Brit awards since bursting on to the scene in 2012.
This is also the second time he has won the Global Success Brit Award.
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Who were the biggest winners of the night?
The biggest winner was British band 1975.
They took home two gongs for Best British Band and Best Album.
Their choice of name for the band was inspired by a Jack Kerouac beat poetry book.
What were the biggest surprises of the night?
Little Mix were the bookies favourite to scoop Best Band with odds of 2/1 but they lost out to 1975.
It wasn’t all bad news for the Mixers though as they scooped Best Video.
Also George Ezra was expected to win all three of his awards, but only scooped Best Male Solo Artist.
Who were the biggest losers of the night?
Unfortunately George Ezra was nominated for three awards but only took home one.
Also, Craig David missed out AGAIN on an Brit award.
The singer has been nominated for a massive FOURTEEN awards in the past, but has failed to bag one yet.
