BRIT Awards 2026 Winners: Geese, Rosalía, Olivia Dean and More

The BRIT Awards 2026 delivered one of the most electric nights in recent memory, celebrating the biggest names in British and international music at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena. From emotional speeches to bold political statements and standout live performances, the evening proved once again why the BRITs remain the UK’s most talked-about music ceremony where some of the MarkMeets team attended.

This year, Olivia Dean emerged as the night’s biggest winner, while international stars like Rosalía and breakout rock band Geese also claimed major honours. Here’s everything you need to know about the BRIT Awards 2026 winners.

Olivia Dean Dominates the BRIT Awards 2026

It was undoubtedly Olivia Dean’s night.

The London singer-songwriter swept the ceremony, taking home four of the most prestigious awards:

Artist of the Year
Album of the Year
Best Pop Act
Song of the Year

Her duet “Rein Me In” with Sam Fender secured Song of the Year, marking one of the evening’s loudest crowd reactions. The track has become a defining anthem of the past year, blending heartfelt lyricism with arena-ready production.

Dean also won Mastercard Album of the Year for The Art of Loving, further cementing her position at the forefront of British pop.

Rosalía Named International Artist of the Year

Spanish superstar Rosalía continued her global dominance by winning International Artist of the Year at the BRIT Awards 2026.

She beat a competitive field that included Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and Bad Bunny. Rosalía also delivered one of the night’s most visually striking performances, combining flamenco influences with cutting-edge stage design.

Geese Win International Group of the Year

New York-based rock outfit Geese took home International Group of the Year.

Frontman Max Bassin kept the acceptance speech brief but headline-grabbing, delivering a politically charged message that quickly circulated online. The band’s bold presence marked one of the evening’s most talked-about moments.

Rosé & Bruno Mars Take International Song of the Year

The global smash “Apt.” by Rosé and Bruno Mars won International Song of the Year, beating tracks from Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift, and Chappell Roan.

The song’s infectious melody and cross-continental appeal made it a clear favourite throughout awards season.

Other Major Winners at the BRIT Awards 2026

The night also saw victories across multiple genres:

Wolf Alice – Group of the Year
Lola Young – Breakthrough Artist
Dave – Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act
Fred again.., Skepta, PlaqueBoyMax – Dance Act
Sam Fender – Alternative/Rock Act
Sault – R&B Act
Jacob Alon – Critics’ Choice

Earlier in the week, PinkPantheress was named Producer of the Year, becoming the youngest artist and first woman to receive the honour.

Full List of BRIT Awards 2026 Winners

Song of the Year (With Mastercard)

WINNER: Sam Fender [ft. Olivia Dean] – “Rein Me In”

Other nominees included:

Calvin Harris & Clementine Douglas – “Blessings”
Cynthia Erivo [ft. Ariana Grande] – “Defying Gravity”
Ed Sheeran – “Azizam”
Lewis Capaldi – “Survive”
Lola Young – “Messy”
Myles Smith – “Nice to Meet You”
Olivia Dean – “Man I Need”
RAYE – “Where Is My Husband!”
Skye Newman – “Family Matters”

Group of the Year

WINNER: Wolf Alice

Nominees:

The Last Dinner Party
Pulp
Sleep Token
Wet Leg

Breakthrough Artist

WINNER: Lola Young

Nominees:

Barry Can’t Swim
EsDeeKid
Jim Legxacy
Skye Newman

International Song of the Year

WINNER: Rosé & Bruno Mars – “Apt.”

Nominees included:

Alex Warren – “Ordinary”
Chappell Roan – “Pink Pony Club”
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With a Smile”
Taylor Swift – “The Fate of Ophelia”
Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild”

International Group of the Year

WINNER: Geese

Nominees:

Haim
HUNTR/X
Tame Impala
Turnstile

International Artist of the Year

WINNER: Rosalía

Nominees:

Bad Bunny
Chappell Roan
Doechii
Lady Gaga
Sabrina Carpenter
Taylor Swift
Tyler, the Creator

Artist of the Year

WINNER: Olivia Dean

Nominees:

Dave
Fred again..
JADE
Lily Allen
Little Simz
Lola Young
PinkPantheress
Sam Fender
Self Esteem

Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act

WINNER: Dave

Nominees:

Central Cee
Jim Legxacy
Little Simz
Loyle Carner

Dance Act

WINNER: Fred again.., Skepta, PlaqueBoyMax

Nominees:

Calvin Harris & Clementine Douglas
FKA twigs
PinkPantheress
Sammy Virji

Alternative/Rock Act

WINNER: Sam Fender

Nominees:

Blood Orange
Lola Young
Wet Leg
Wolf Alice

Pop Act

WINNER: Olivia Dean

Nominees:

Jade
Lily Allen
Lola Young
Raye

R&B Act

WINNER: Sault

Nominees:

Jim Legxacy
Kwn
Mabel
Sasha Keable

Mastercard Album of the Year

WINNER: Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving

Nominees:

Dave – The Boy Who Played the Harp
Lily Allen – West End Girl
Sam Fender – People Watching
Wolf Alice – The Clearing

Critics’ Choice

WINNER: Jacob Alon

Nominees:

Rose Gray
Sienna Spiro

Live Performances at the BRIT Awards 2026

The ceremony featured standout performances from:

Harry Styles
Rosalía
Olivia Dean

The Manchester crowd delivered an electric atmosphere, with the newly opened Co-op Live Arena proving to be a fitting stage for Britain’s biggest music celebration.

A Night of Celebration and Statements

The BRIT Awards 2026 were not just about trophies — they were about moments. From breakout wins to international recognition and outspoken acceptance speeches, this year’s ceremony captured the spirit of modern music.

With Olivia Dean’s sweeping success, Rosalía’s global impact, and Geese’s headline-making win, the BRIT Awards 2026 will be remembered as one of the most eventful editions in recent years.