Harry Styles won Artist of the Year. Image Source: Hello Magazine
The 43rd BRIT Awards were held on February 11, 2023, at The O2 Arena in London, and were hosted by British comedian Mo Gilligan, who had previously hosted the 2022 edition.
The ceremony honors the best in British and international music.The ITV2 red carpet coverage was hosted by Clara Amfo, Maya Jama, and Roman Kemp. Oluola Slawn, a Nigerian-born London-based artist, designed the 2023 Brit Award trophy.
Harry Styles, Lizzo, Stormzy, Wet Leg, Sam Smith, Kim Petras, David Guetta, Becky Hill, Ella Henderson, Cat Burns, and Lewis Capaldi were among the performers this year.
Here are the winners of 43rd BRIT Awards:
Album of the Year
Harry Styles, Harry’s House
Artist of the Year
Best Group
Song of the Year
Harry Styles, "As It Was"
Best International Artist
Best International Group
International Song of the Year
Beyoncé, "Break My Soul"
Best New Artist
Rising Star
Best Alternative or Rock
Best Dance
Best Hip-Hop/Rap/ Grime
Best Pop/R&B
Producer of the Year
Songwriter of the Year
While accepting his award, Harry Styles thanked everybody and expressed his appreciation for the honor. He also expressed appreciation to his mother for enrolling him in X Factor without his knowledge, saying that he would not be here without her.
One of the most heartfelt thanks went to Harry Styles' former bandmates, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne, and Zayn Malik, and stated that he wouldn't be standing there without them. He also took the opportunity to express that he understands his privilege and dedicated his award to the women artist who was reportedly snubbed from the category. They include Rina Sawayama, Charli XCX, Florence and the Machine, and Mabel and Becky Hill.
Aitch, real name Harrison James Armstrong, took to the stage to accept the award for Best Hip-Hop/Rap/Grime and said in his acceptance speech that he is not going to lie and say that he has never been scared, but he is shitting himself, adding that he thought that he would have had time for a couple more drinks before his category came up. After thanking his fans and team, Aitch used his speech to reflect on where he came from, saying that not that many individuals get the chance to appear up here and receive quite an amazing gift or award from where he comes from, particularly on his side of Manchester.
The musician goes on to say that he believes the main reason he does it is to set an example and show people that it's possible no matter where they come from and that just because 5 million people haven't done it before doesn't mean they cannot either. Aitch noted his speech by telling the crowd that he believes everyone in the room should be proud of oneself simply for being present, and adding that occasionally people need to take a moment to pause and reflect about how well everyone is doing but admitted that he does not it enough personally. Finally, Aitch expressed his thanks to everyone.
Wet Leg was awarded "Best New Artist" and "Best Group," and while accepting their award, Rhian Teasdale began to recite their Domino labelmate’s speech. She started that rock'n'roll, that rock'n'roll.It just won’t go away. It may hibernate and sink back into the swamp from time to time, but in all seriousness, thank you to everyone. She continued by describing how cool it is to be working with an indie label, and she shouted out to Domino. Man, this is sickening, and she accepted that it can feel like a boys' club, but she simply wants to thank all of the women who worked on the entire production. She wants to acknowledge the women on the team. Rhian stated that she is anxious, therefore she will stop now. Earlier that evening, Wet Leg made their BRIT Awards debut, performing with Morris dancers and a giant owl.
Beyoncé surprised viewers by appearing via televised speech to accept the International Artist of the Year award at this year's Brit Awards. The megastar was unable to collect her trophy in person, but she looked gorgeous in a pre-recorded message as she held the bronze statue while decked in a stunning monochrome ensemble. The Cuff It singer expressed her gratitude to her British fans and concluded her speech with, "I'll see you on tour!"
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