Brit Awards 2017: Everything you need to know as it happens

We round up all the action from the Brit Awards 2017 as it happens, from the nominees and performances to the live action on the red carpet

The Brit Awards 2017 took place on Wednesday 22 February at the O2 Arena, London.

The Brit award nominations were announced last month by Emma Willis, who hosted this year’s ceremony with Dermot O’Leary. Here is everything you need to know about the red carpet, ceremony and after parties, with all the live updates as they happen.

Brit Awards 2017 Winners

Best British Album of The Year: David Bowie – Blackstar

Best British Artist Video Of The Year: One Direction – History

Best International Female Artist: Beyonce

Best International Male Artist: Drake

Best International Group: A Tribe Called Quest

Global Success Award: Adele

Best British Single: Little Mix – Shout Out To My Ex

Best British Breakthrough Act: Rag’n’Bone Man

Best British Male Solo Artist: David Bowie

Best British Group: The 1975

Best British Female Solo Artist: Emile Sande

Brit Awards 2017 Red Carpet

The celebs came out in style for this year’s Brit Awards, and once again metallics and suits proved to be a popular red carpet look (as we originally saw on the BAFTA awards 2017 red carpet). However, the highlight of the evening definitely goes to Jade from Little Mix, who broke ALL the fashion rules when she stepped out on the BRITs awards 2017 red carpet and totally nailed it.

Who hosted the Brit Awards 2017?

Michael Bublé was scheduled to host the awards, taking over from Ant and Dec who are usually at the helm of the Brits, announcing in a statement: ‘It’s a huge honour for me to host such a big night in music. Even though I didn’t grow up as a Brit I’ve always been well aware of The Brit Awards and their impact globally. As a fan of music this is the perfect gig. I’m very much looking forward to February and celebrating the success stories of a great year in music.’

The Canadian singer, however, was forced to pull out due to his three year-old son’s cancer diagnosis, passing the Brits hosting baton over to Dermot O’Leary and Emma Willis, who will be standing in.

‘Every part of me sends so much love and all the best wishes in the world to Michael and his family at such a difficult time,’ Emma announced. ‘I’m a huge fan of his and I would have relished watching him present the Brits. I know everyone involved wants to make the best show possible and I hope we do him proud.’

Who performed at the Brit Awards 2017?

The Brit Awards 2017 boasts a particularly star-studded line up of live acts, with Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, The 1975 and Skepta all confirmed to perform. Other recently confirmed acts are Ed Sheeran (currently number one and number two in the charts), Little Mix, Robbie Williams and Emeli Sandé.

Brit Awards 2017 Nominations

British Male Solo Artist
Craig David
David Bowie
Kano
Michael Kiwanuka
Skepta

British Female Solo Artist
Anohni
Ellie Goulding
Emeli Sandé
Lianne La Havas
Nao

British Group
The 1975
Bastille
Biffy Clyro
Little Mix
Radiohead

British Break-Through Act
Anne-Marie
Blossoms
Rag’n’Bone Man
Skepta
Stormzy

British Single
Alan Walker – Faded
Calum Scott – Dancing On My Own
Calvin Harris feat. Rihanna – This Is What You Came For
Clean Bandit feat. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie – Rockabye
Coldplay – Hymn For The Weekend
James Arthur – Say You Won’t Let Go
Jonas Blue feat. Dakota – Fast Car
Little Mix – Shout Out To My Ex
Tinie Tempah feat. Zara Larsson – Girls Like
Zayn – Pillowtalk

Mastercard British Album of the Year
The 1975 – I Like It When You Sleep For You Are Beautiful Yet So Unaware Of It
David Bowie – Blackstar
Kano – Made In the Manor
Michael Kiwanuka – Love & Hate
Skepta – Konnichiwa

British Artist Video of the Year
Adele – Send My Love (To Your New Lover)
Calvin Harris feat. Rihanna – This Is What You Came For
Clean Bandit feat. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie – Rockabye
Coldplay – Hymn For The Weekend
James Arthur – Say You Won’t Let Go
Jonas Blue feat. Dakota – Fast Car
Little Mix feat. Sean Paul – Hair
One Direction – History
Tinie Tempah feat. Zara Larsson – Girls Like
Zayn – Pillowtalk

International Male Solo Artist
Bon Iver
Bruno Mars
Drake
Leonard Cohen
The Weeknd