Brit awards
The Brits coerced Kylie Minogue into doing ‘a shoey’. Where did this disgusting ritual originate?
It’s considered an Australian tradition, but drinking from a shoe has a long history – and the singer is just the latest high-profile target in a long line of superstars
Sian Cain explains it to Michael Sun
04, Mar, 2024 @3:39 AM
Raye, Tate McRae and a bit of a rave: all the Brits 2024 performances reviewed
From Kylie’s megamix to Rema’s maximalism, we rate and slate the performers at British music’s biggest night of the year
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
03, Mar, 2024 @9:00 AM
Horizon scandal victim uses Brits appearance to urge faster compensation
Jo Hamilton presented a music award alongside Monica Dolan, who portrayed her in Mr Bates vs The Post Office
Ben Morris and agencies
02, Mar, 2024 @11:58 PM
Brit awards 2024 – as it happened
It’s the biggest night in British music – and Raye broke records as the most-garlanded artist in a single year. Relive our liveblog of the evening
Ben Beaumont-Thomas, Laura Snapes and Mabel Banfield-Nwachi
02, Mar, 2024 @11:25 PM
Raye’s record-breaking Brits defied the limited imaginations of the British music industry
Raye’s six Brit awards marked a huge vindication for the newly independent artist and rightly shamed the major label that apparently couldn’t see her potential
Laura Snapes
02, Mar, 2024 @11:04 PM
Brit awards 2024: women dominate as Raye scores record-smashing six wins
Artists have previously only managed four wins in one ceremony, capping an astonishing year for the British singer who was once left in major label limbo
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
02, Mar, 2024 @10:45 PM
Brit awards 2024 – full list of winners
The winners of every category at the 2024 Brits, updated as the ceremony progresses
Guardian music
02, Mar, 2024 @8:19 PM
‘She has worn her heart on her sleeve’: how Raye went from major-label frustration to seven Brit nominations
Whether she wins or not, the singer-songwriter has already made history and could do so again if she sweeps the board tomorrow
Laura Snapes
01, Mar, 2024 @2:27 PM
Brit awards 2024: record-breaking Raye lands seven nominations
Singer scores hard-earned success after a difficult decade in the industry, while British rap is well represented with multiple nominations for Central Cee and J Hus
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
24, Jan, 2024 @4:30 PM
Indie band the Last Dinner Party win Brit awards’ Rising Star category
Award previously won by the likes of Adele and Sam Fender tips new artists for success
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
07, Dec, 2023 @6:15 PM
Brit awards extend best artist shortlist to 10 after 2023’s all-male lineup
Artist of the year and international artist of the year will each have 10 nominees, up from five this year
Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent
24, Nov, 2023 @12:12 PM
Brit awards viewing figures up after Saturday night TV debut
This year’s ceremony, screened on Saturday night, attracted 3.3 million viewers, the first increase in viewership since 2016
Shaad D'Souza
13, Feb, 2023 @6:29 PM
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