Olivia Dean sweeps the board at 2026 Brit awards, winning four including artist, song and album of the year

The Guardian - World NewsEN 6 min read 100% complete by Ben Beaumont-Thomas, music editorMarch 1, 2026 at 12:06 AM

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Olivia Dean was the biggest winner at the 2026 Brit Awards, held for the first time in Manchester, taking home four awards including Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for her duet with Sam Fender, and Album of the Year. Dean's second album, "The Art of Loving," propelled her to the forefront of British pop, also earning her a Grammy for Best New Artist this year. Sam Fender also won the Alternative/Rock award. Jack Whitehall hosted the ceremony, delivering jokes about various celebrities.

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Lola Young 30% United States 40% Jack Whitehall 40% Rosé 40% Bruno Mars 40% Manchester ×250% United Kingdom ×260% Sam Fender ×370% Brit Awards ×380% Olivia Dean ×790%

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