Olivia Dean Triumphs at the 2026 Brit Awards with Four Major Wins
The 2026 Brit Awards ceremony was a spectacular night for Olivia Dean, who emerged as the standout artist by clinching four prestigious awards. Her victories included the highly coveted Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for The Art of Loving, solidifying her status as a leading force in the music industry. The event, held in London, celebrated a diverse array of talent across multiple genres, with Sam Fender also making a significant impact by bagging two awards.
Complete Winners List from the 2026 Brit Awards
Here is the full breakdown of winners from each category at the 2026 Brit Awards:
- Artist of the Year: Olivia Dean
- Group of the Year: Wolf Alice
- Album of the Year: Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving
- Breakthrough Artist: Lola Young
- International Artist: Rosalía
- International Group: Geese
- Song of the Year (public vote): Sam Fender with Olivia Dean – Rein Me In
- International Song of the Year (public vote): Rosé and Bruno Mars – APT.
- Alternative/Rock Act: Sam Fender
- Pop Act: Olivia Dean
- Hip-Hop/Grime/Rap Act: Dave
- R&B Act: Sault
- Dance Act: Fred Again, Skepta, PlaqueBoyMax
- Critics’ Choice: Jacob Alon
- Producer of the Year: PinkPantheress
- Songwriter of the Year: Noel Gallagher
- Outstanding Contribution to Music: Mark Ronson
- Lifetime Achievement: Ozzy Osbourne
Highlights and Notable Nominations
The awards featured fierce competition across all categories. In the Artist of the Year category, Olivia Dean triumphed over nominees such as Dave, Fred Again, Jade Lily Allen, Little Simz, Lola Young, PinkPantheress, Sam Fender, and Self Esteem. For Group of the Year, Wolf Alice secured the win against strong contenders like The Last Dinner Party, Pulp, Sleep Token, and Wet Leg.
Album of the Year saw Olivia Dean's The Art of Loving prevail over notable albums including Dave's The Boy Who Played the Harp, Lily Allen's West End Girl, Sam Fender's People Watching, and Wolf Alice's The Clearing. The public-voted Song of the Year went to Sam Fender and Olivia Dean for Rein Me In, which faced competition from hits by Calvin Harris, Chrystal and Notion, Cynthia Erivo, Ed Sheeran, Fred Again, Lewis Capaldi, Lola Young, Myles Smith, Olivia Dean, Raye, and Skye Newman.
International categories were equally competitive, with Rosalía winning International Artist over stars like Bad Bunny, Chappell Roan, CMAT, Doechii, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, Sombr, Taylor Swift, and Tyler, the Creator. Geese took home International Group, beating out Haim, Huntr/x, Tame Impala, and Turnstile.
Genre-Specific Awards and Special Recognitions
In genre-specific awards, Sam Fender was named Alternative/Rock Act, while Olivia Dean won Pop Act. Dave claimed the Hip-Hop/Grime/Rap Act award, and Sault triumphed in the R&B Act category. The Dance Act award went to Fred Again, Skepta, and PlaqueBoyMax.
Special recognitions included Jacob Alon as Critics’ Choice, PinkPantheress as Producer of the Year, and Noel Gallagher as Songwriter of the Year. Mark Ronson received the Outstanding Contribution to Music award, and Ozzy Osbourne was honored with a Lifetime Achievement award, adding a touch of legacy to the evening's celebrations.
The 2026 Brit Awards showcased a vibrant mix of established icons and rising stars, reflecting the dynamic and evolving landscape of the global music scene. With Olivia Dean leading the charge, the event underscored the power of artistic excellence and public engagement in shaping contemporary music culture.
