The BRIT Awards 2025 brought glitz, glamour, and remarkable performances to The O2 Arena in London. British pop sensation Charli XCX emerged as the biggest winner of the night, securing five major awards, including the coveted Artist of the Year. The pop star also won Song of the Year for her chart-topping hit “Guess,” featuring American sensation Billie Eilish, as well as the Dance Act award. Earlier this week, she was also named Songwriter of the Year, further cementing her dominance in the music industry.
Meanwhile, Sam Fender, known for his powerful lyrics and distinct rock sound, took home the Alternative/Rock Act award. The singer delivered a captivating performance of his song “People Watching,” much to the delight of the audience.
Sabrina Carpenter’s Show-Stopping Opening Act
Sabrina Carpenter, the breakout star of 2024, set the tone for the night with an electrifying opening act. The “Espresso” singer paid homage to British culture with a military-inspired performance, complete with a dazzling red-and-gold parade ensemble. She waved the Union Jack while marching down the aisle, adding a patriotic flair to the highly anticipated event.
Hosting the event for the fifth time, comedian Jack Whitehall ensured the night was filled with humor and entertainment, making the ceremony an unforgettable experience for music lovers worldwide.
Full List of BRIT Awards 2025 Winners
Mastercard Album of the Year
- WINNER: Charli XCX – Brat (Atlantic/Warner Music)
- Ezra Collective – Dance, No One’s Watching (Partisan Records)
- Dua Lipa – Radical Optimism (Warner/Warner Music)
- The Cure – Songs of a Lost World (Polydor/Universal Music)
- The Last Dinner Party – Prelude to Ecstasy (Island/Universal Music)
Artist of the Year
- Beabadoobee (Dirty Hit)
- Central Cee (Columbia/Sony Music)
- WINNER: Charli XCX (Atlantic/Warner Music)
- Dua Lipa (Warner/Warner Music)
- Fred Again.. (Atlantic/Warner Music)
- Jamie xx (Young/XL Beggars)
- Michael Kiwanuka (Polydor/Universal Music)
- Nia Archives (Island/Universal Music)
- Rachel Chinouriri (Parlophone/Universal Music)
- Sam Fender (Polydor/Universal Music)
Group of the Year
- Bring Me the Horizon (RCA/Sony Music)
- Coldplay (Parlophone/Warner Music)
- WINNER: Ezra Collective (Partisan Records)
- The Cure (Polydor/Universal Music)
- The Last Dinner Party (Island/Universal Music)
Best New Artist
- English Teacher (Island/Universal Music)
- Ezra Collective (Partisan Records)
- Myles Smith (RCA/Sony Music)
- Rachel Chinouriri (Parlophone/Universal Music)
- WINNER: The Last Dinner Party (Island/Universal Music)
Song of the Year
- WINNER: “Guess” – Charli XCX ft. Billie Eilish (Atlantic/Interscope/Warner Music)
- “I Like the Way You Kiss Me” – Artemas (Parlophone/Warner Music)
- “Kisses” – BI3SS x CamrinWatsin ft. Bbyclose (Atlantic/Warner Music)
- “BAND4BAND” – Central Cee ft. Lil Baby (Columbia/Sony Music)
- “Backbone” – Chase & Status ft. Stormzy (0207 Records/EMI/Universal Music)
- “Feelslikeimfallinginlove” – Coldplay (Parlophone/Warner Music)
- “Training Season” – Dua Lipa (Warner/Warner Music)
- “Alibi” – Ella Henderson ft. Rudimental (Atlantic/Warner Music)
- “Now and Then” – The Beatles (Apple/UMR)
International Artist of the Year
- Adrianne Lenker (4AD/XL Beggars)
- Asake (YBNL Nation)
- Benson Boone (Warner/Warner Music)
- Beyoncé (Columbia/Sony Music)
- Billie Eilish (Interscope/Universal Music)
- WINNER: Chappell Roan (Island/Universal Music)
- Kendrick Lamar (Interscope/Universal Music)
- Sabrina Carpenter (Island/Universal Music)
- Taylor Swift (EMI/Universal Music)
- Tyler, the Creator (Columbia/Sony Music)
International Song of the Year
- “Beautiful Things” – Benson Boone (Warner/Warner Music)
- “Texas Hold ‘Em” – Beyoncé (Columbia/Sony Music)
- “Birds of a Feather” – Billie Eilish (Interscope/Universal Music)
- WINNER: “Good Luck, Babe” – Chappell Roan (Island/Universal Music)
- “End of Beginning” – Djo (AWAL/Djo/The Orchard)
- “Houdini” – Eminem (Interscope/Universal Music)
- “Too Sweet” – Hozier (Island/Universal Music)
- “Fortnight” – Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone (EMI/Universal Music)
Alternative/Rock Act
- Beabadoobee (Dirty Hit)
- Ezra Collective (Partisan Records)
- WINNER: Sam Fender (Polydor/Universal Music)
- The Cure (Polydor/Universal Music)
- The Last Dinner Party (Island/Universal Music)
Hip-Hop/Grime/Rap Act
- Central Cee (Columbia/Sony Music)
- Dave (Def Jam/Universal Music)
- Ghetts (Warner/Warner Music)
- Little Simz (AWAL/Sony Music)
- WINNER: Stormzy (0207 Records/EMI/Universal Music)
Dance Act
- Becky Hill (Polydor/Universal Music)
- WINNER: Charli XCX (Atlantic/Warner Music)
- Chase & Status (0207 Records/Universal Music)
- Fred Again.. (Atlantic/Warner Music)
- Nia Archives (Island/Universal Music)
Pop Act
- Charli XCX (Atlantic/Warner Music)
- Dua Lipa (Warner/Warner Music)
- WINNER: Jade (RCA/Sony Music)
- Lola Young (Island/Universal Music)
- Myles Smith (RCA/Sony Music)
Global Success Award
- WINNER: Sabrina Carpenter
With electrifying performances and well-deserved wins, the BRIT Awards 2025 showcased the best in the music industry. As trends evolve, artists like Charli XCX, Sam Fender, and Chappell Roan continue to redefine music, making this year’s event a spectacular success.
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