Singer-songwriter Sam Smith received awards for Global Success and best British newcomer. He was nominated for five awards.
Ed Sheeran won British Album of the Year for X and best British male solo artist. He made four categories win a prize. Singer-songwriter Paloma Faith was the best British female solo artist.
Other ‘British’ BRIT Awards went to Mark Ronson (for best single for Uptown Funk) One Direction (British Artist Video of the Year) Royal Blood (Best British Group).
Taylor Swift
On the international scene Taylor Swift won for the first time a Brit Award for best female solo artist. “I’ve been playing for eight years shows in England and this is my first Brit Award”, she responded enthusiastically.
Pharrell Williams received a statuette for best male solo artist. He was not present at the 35th edition of Britain’s most important music awards in order to take the prize but had a video message in which he especially thanked his fans. The Foo Fighters were given an award for best international group.
Performances
In addition to winners was Wednesday night at the 02 Arena also focus on performances by top artists. Thus, among others, were Sam Smith, Taylor Swift, Take That and Ed Sheeran on stage. Kanye West, which was announced by his wife Kim Kardashian, gave a surprise performance and Madonna closed the evening.
Madonna fell backwards during her performance of a kick, but could the show continue without injuries.
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