Your ultimate recap of The BRIT Awards 2025

The 2025 BRIT Awards with Mastercard was certainly a one to remember, with Charli xcx picking up five awards on the night, as well as performances from the likes of JADE, Sam Fender, Teddy Swims and Sabrina Carpenter.

Now the event is over for another year, here we take a look back at all of the important details, including the 2025 winners, performers and best bits from the biggest night in UK music.

When were The BRIT Awards in 2025?

The 2025 BRIT Awards ceremony took place on Saturday 1st March.

Damian Christian, Managing Director and President of Promotions at Atlantic Records (part of Warner Music UK) served for his third and final year as Chair of the BRIT Committee for 2025.

Where were The BRIT Awards held in 2025?

Just like it has been since 2011, The BRIT Awards 2025 were held at The 02 Arena in London.

How can I watch the 2025 awards ceremony?

You can watch The BRIT Awards 2025 exclusively on ITVX and STV Player now.

What were the award categories in 2025?

On Wednesday 21st November, bosses unveiled 16 award categories for the 2025 BRIT Awards, which included Group of the Year, Pop Act, and International Song of the Year.

The category list for 2025 is:

Artist of the Year

Group of the Year

BRITs Rising Star

Best New Artist

Song of the Year with Mastercard

Mastercard Album of the Year

International Artist of the Year

International Song of the Year

International Group of the Year

Alternative/Rock Act Supported by Absolute Radio

Pop Act

R&B Act Supported by KISS

Dance Act Supported by KISS

Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act

Producer of the Year (honorary award as decided by a separate expert panel)

Songwriter of the Year (honorary award as decided by a separate expert panel)

Who won a BRIT Award in 2025?

Charli xcx was the big winner on the night, picking up a huge five awards! JADE also won her first ever solo BRIT, taking home an award for Pop Act, whilst International artist Chappell Roan won two awards.

After breaking records in 2024, RAYE added another BRIT Award to her collection, whilst Sabrina Carpenter was awarded with the Global Success Award.

Check out the full list of winners below:

Who was nominated for a BRIT Award in 2025?

The 2025 nominations were announced during an exclusive livestream called Bring on the BRITs with Mastercard: the 2025 Nominations on Thursday 23rd January.

Charli XCX landed five nominations, whilst Dua Lipa, The Last Dinner Party and Ezra Collective have all received four noms each.

Check out the BRIT 2025 nominations below:

How to vote:

For the first time in BRITs history, music fans were invited to vote for the winners of all five genre awards, including: Alternative/Rock Act, Dance Act, Hip-Hop/Grime/Rap Act, Pop Act and R&B Act, exclusively on WhatsApp.

Voting opened at midday on Friday 31st January 2025 and closed at 11.59pm on Friday 14th February 2025.

Who won The BRITs Rising Star Award 2025?

Nominations for the 2025 BRITs Rising Star were announced on Tuesday 26th November, with Elmiene, Good Neighbours and Myles Smith all shortlisted.

On Thursday 5th December, it was announced that Myles Smith was the 2025 winner.

Myles Smith said of his nomination: “I’m incredibly honoured to be nominated for the BRITs Rising Star award. Growing up in Luton, I started playing pubs and open mic nights when I was just 12 and music quickly became my way of understanding the world and connecting with others. This recognition feels like a reflection of that journey – the highs, the challenges and the incredible people who’ve supported me along the way. Thank you for seeing me, for listening and for believing in the music. It means the world.”

On winning, Myles said: “Winning the BRIT award for Rising Star is such a surreal moment. Music has always been about connecting with people, and to see it resonate on this level is incredible. I’m so grateful to my team, my family, and especially the fans who’ve supported me every step of the way. Your belief in me means everything. This is just the beginning, and I’m so excited for what’s to come—thank you for being part of this journey.”

Who won the Global Success award?

On Monday 10th February it was announced the 'Please, Please, Please' singer Sabrina Carpenter would be awarded with the prestigious Global Success award at this year's BRIT Awards.

Sabrina, who will also be performing on the night, has become the first international artist to receive it following a decision by the BRITs Committee to open the award up to overseas artists.

Who won the Producer of the Year award?

On Tuesday 25th February, A. G. Cook was announced as this year's Producer of the Year. Having worked with artists such as SOPHIE and Charli XCX, A. G. Cook has 'reshaped the landscape of pop music over the past decade with his wild experimentation and innovative production'.

A. G. Cook commented: “As someone who’s always felt like a bit of an outsider, I’m very flattered to be recognised by The BRITs. From the early PC Music days to the Charli mixtapes and beyond. I’ve been lucky to work on so much music that I truly believe in. In particular, I’d like to dedicate this moment to SOPHIE, whose vision and artistry is still a driving force for producers everywhere.”

Who won Songwriter of the Year?

News was announced on Wednesday 26th February that five-time nominated Charli xcx has won The BRITs Songwriter of the Year award. The award recognises exceptional songwriting talent and is decided by a select panel of expert judges.

Previous winners of the award include Ed Sheeran, Kid Harpoon, and RAYE.

Damian Christian, Chair of the BRIT Committee for 2025 said: "Charli has had an undeniable year, taking her experimental brand of electronic and pop from underground raves to the heart of mainstream culture. Charli's songwriting is distinctive, bold and relentlessly innovative, and, having been one of the UK's leading songwriters for a number of years now, has taken her craft to new heights with her global phenomenon Brat. I'm delighted she has been recognised for this much deserved award."

Who hosted the 2025 BRITs?

Main show:

Maya Jama, Clara Amfo and Roman Kemp co-hosted the 2024 ceremony, but a familiar face is returned for 2025, as comedian Jack Whitehall was back on hosting duties.

The news was announced on Thursday 16th January, with Jack saying: "They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder, and that is absolutely the case with The BRIT Awards - it is my favourite night of the year, and I am delighted to be invited back to host in 2025."

Jack last hosted the show in 2021, after four consecutive years.

Live from the Red Carpet:

Sian Welby and Zeze Mills hosted BRITs 2025: Live From The Red Carpet. The show was broadcast from 5.30pm on The BRITs official Instagram and Facebook on Saturday 1st March.

Who performed at The BRIT Awards 2025?

The first five performers were announced on Friday 31st January, with bosses revealing JADE, Teddy Swims, Myles Smith and The Last Dinner Party.

American superstar Sabrina Carpenter was then announced to perform on Monday 11th February.

The final two performers were unveiled as Sam Fender and Lola Young on Monday 17th February, before bosses revealed on Thursday 27th February that Ezra Collective would perform with special guest Jorja Smith.

Check out Sabrina Carpenter opening the show below:

The BRIT Awards 2025 trophy

Acclaimed British-Nigerian multi-disciplinary artist Gabriel Moses designed the BRITs 2025 trophy.

The design of the award was inspired by Gabriel’s childhood, as he drew inspiration from sculptures his mother owned. Getting the texture of the design right was key and his creative process focused on honing in the textural tones often found in his work and recreating them in sculptural form

On what it meant to be asked to design the 2025 trophy, Gabriel said: “To be listed alongside some of the greatest artists, designers, architects, such as Vivienne Westwood, Zaha Hadid, Anish Kapoor, is truly an honour and something I will always be grateful and proud of. To now have both Slawn, and this year also myself, in the same group as people that informed our/mine visual approach, puts lots of things in perspective and it is an amazing achievement across the board.”

BRITs red carpet 2025:

Take a look back at all of the stars on the red carpet at The BRIT Awards 2025 below:

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