NZ-born, Australian-raised singer Rosé has just made BRIT Awards history

New Zealand-born and Melbourne-raised singer Rosé has made BRIT Awards history.

The Blackpink singer took home the International Song award for her duet Apt. with Bruno Mars the first K-Pop solo artist to win at the annual awards show, held on Saturday night (Sunday morning AEDT).

"It is such an honour to be receiving this award in front of so many talented and admirable musicians in the UK," Rosé said on-stage.

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"There's so many people I need to thank - firstly, Bruno, I am receiving on behalf of the both of us, thank you for being my biggest mentor and best friend."

Aussies Tame Impala missed out on joining an elite group of BRIT Award winners after American band Geese won the Best International Group trophy.

The Perth-born band first won the award in that category at the UK's answer to the Grammy Awards, back in 2016.

They were hoping to join the ranks of U2, Foo Fighters, R.E.M., Fontaines DC, who have all won the category multiple times.

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The big winner for the night inside Manchester's Co-Op Arena was undoubtedly Olivia Dean, who scored four awards.

The 26-year-old fresh off her Grammy win for Best New Artist took home Album of the Year for The Art Of Love, Artist of the Year, Best Pop Act and Song of the Year for her duet with Sam Fender, Rein Me In.

Going into the ceremony, which was held outside of London for the very first time in its 48-year history, it was actually two Londoners - Dean and Lola Young - leading the nominations with five each.

Young, 25, fresh from her Best Pop Solo Performance Grammy win took home Breakthrough Artist and made a joke about not having a speech prepared at the Grammys.

Oasis star Noel Gallagher was awarded in his hometown the honour of Songwriter of the Year and opened his acceptance speech by thanking his brother Liam Gallagher before thanking the fans for keeping his songs alive 30 years later.

Mark Ronson received the Outstanding Contribution to Music award, with Margot Robbie among the stars in the video package congratulating the producer extraordinaire, who worked on the Barbie soundtrack with the Aussie actress.

The American musician recalled his first meeting with British singer Amy Winehouse 20 years ago, saying "that night we wrote Back to Black and that day changed my life forever."

"I know it's the music I made with Amy that's the reason any of them know who I am anyway," he said of the star-studded video clip.

Dua Lipa made a surprise appearance during Ronson's medley performance, singing her Barbie hit Dance the Night Away.

Ozzy Osbourne was posthumously awarded the BRITs Lifetime Achievement award, which was accepted by his widow Sharon Osbourne and daughter Kelly Osbourne.

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This was followed by a show-stopping closing tribute to the rocker, featuring Robbie Williams, Metallica guitarist Robert Trujillo and Black Sabbath musicians Adam Wakeman, Tommy Clufetos and Zakk Wylde.

Harry Styles opened the show, marking his debut live TV performance of music from his long-awaited new album, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.

While other performers during the show, hosted by comedian Jack Whitehall, included Dean, Ronson, Wolf Alice, SOMBR, RAYE, Alex Warren featuring James Blunt and ROSALÍA featuring Björk.

FULL BRIT AWARDS 2026 WINNER'S LIST

British Album Of The Year

Dave – The Boy Who Played The Harp

Lily Allen – West End Girl

Olivia Dean – The Art Of Love

Sam Fender – People Watching

Wolf Alice – The Clearing

British Song Of The Year

Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas – Blessings

Chrystal and Notion – The Days

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande – Defying Gravity

Ed Sheeran – Azizam

Fred Again.., Skepta and Plaqueboymax – Victory Lap

Lewis Capaldi – Survive

Lola Young – Messy

Myles Smith – Nice To Meet You

Olivia Dean – Man I Need

Raye – Where Is My Husband!

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean – Rein Me In

Skye Newman – Family Matters

British Artist Of The Year

Dave

Fred Again..

Jade

Lily Allen

Little Simz

Lola Young

Olivia Dean

PinkPantheress

Sam Fender

Self Esteem

British Group Of The Year

Pulp

Sleep Token

The Last Dinner Party

Wet Leg

Wolf Alice

British Breakthrough Artist

Barry Can't Swim

EsDeeKid

Jim Legxacy

Lola Young

Skye Newman

British Alternative/Rock Act

Blood Orange

Lola Young

Sam Fender

Wet Leg

Wolf Alice

British R&B Act

Jim Legxacy

Kwn

Mabel

Sasha Keable

Sault

British Dance Act

Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas

FKA Twigs

Fred Again.., Skepta, Plaqueboymax

PinkPantheress

Sammy Virji

British Hip-Hop/Rap/Grime Act

Central Cee

Dave

Jim Legxacy

Little Simz

Loyle Carner

British Pop Act

Jade

Lily Allen

Lola Young

Olivia Dean

Raye

International Song Of The Year

Alex Warren – Ordinary

Chappell Roan – Pink Pony Club

Disco Lines and Tinashe – No Broke Boys

Gigi Perez – Sailor Song

Gracie Abrams – That's So True

Huntr/x – Golden

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars – Die With A Smile

Ravyn Lenae – Love Me Not

Rosé and Bruno Mars – Apt.

Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild

Sombr – Undressed

Taylor Swift – The Fate Of Ophelia

International Artist Of The Year

Bad Bunny

Chappell Roan

CMAT

Doechii

Lady Gaga

Rosalía

Sabrina Carpenter

Sombr

Taylor Swift

Tyler, The Creator

International Group Of The Year

Geese

Haim

Huntr/x

Tame Impala

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