Olivia Dean Dominates 2026 Brit Awards with Two Major Wins

Olivia Dean had a standout night at the 2026 Brit Awards, taking home two of the biggest honours: Artist and Album of the Year. The pop-soul artist, who had previously won a Grammy for Best New Artist in January, was praised for her soulful pop sound. The awards ceremony, held outside London for the first time in its history at Manchester’s Co-Op Live arena, featured a series of high-profile performances, including Harry Styles opening the event with a rendition of ‘Aperture’. Jack Whitehall returned as the host, bringing a mix of comedic sketches and some controversial jokes, which led to several moments of censorship. Dean’s triumph was marked by her heartfelt acceptance speech for Artist of the Year, in which she thanked her team and reflected on the power of love in her music. Alongside her, other awardees included Sam Fender, who won Song of the Year, and Wolf Alice, who secured Group of the Year. Notable performances included Olivia Dean’s “Man I Need”, RAYE’s big-band medley, and Rosalía’s operatic ‘Berghain’ alongside Bjork. Dean’s album, ‘The Art of Loving’, earned critical acclaim for its emotional depth and universal themes of love and connection.