‘They are not manufactured’: how Brit school stars took over the Grammys

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondentFebruary 2, 2026 at 06:26 PM

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Several British musicians who attended the Brit School in Croydon, South London, won Grammy Awards this year. Olivia Dean won Best New Artist, Lola Young won Best Pop Solo Performance, and FKA twigs won Best Dance/Electronic Album. Raye, another Brit School alumna, also received the Harry Belafonte Best Song for Social Change Award earlier in the week. The Brit School, which opened in the 90s, is known for fostering British talent, with alumni including Adele and Amy Winehouse. The school's principal, Stuart Worden, attributes the success to the school's free arts education and the students' strong work ethic. He noted that Dean, Young, and Raye all attended the school, highlighting their dedication and years of hard work.

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