The Brit Awards 2022 round-up: Winners list in full

Mark Sutherland February in the U.K. music industry is traditionally dominated by the BRIT Awards, and this year the ceremony returned to its customary slot, having been forced to move to May in 2021 by the pandemic.But, despite resuming its rightful place in the calendar with a star-studded line-up including Adele, Ed Sheeran and Liam Gallagher, the event posted its lowest-ever TV ratings with 2.7 million tuning in, down from 2.9m last year.However, bosses won’t be too concerned because, as in the U.S., TV ratings only tell part of the story: The ceremony also reported record digital engagement under chairman Tom March’s multi-platform plan.

Record Store Day 2022, including records from the likes of Blur, Taylor Swift, Elvis, Bring Me The Horizon, Pinkpanthress, Sam Fender, Blondie and many more. Check out the full list below.Returning for the 15th time on April 23, RSD will see hundreds of vinyl, CD and cassette releases sold exclusively through independent record shops – with over 260 stores from every corner of the UK and thousands around the world taking part in the celebrations.This comes after the Entertainment Retailers Association’s recent report that showed that vinyl sales in the UK are at their highest level in over 30 years, growing a further 23 per cent year on year in 2021.Mina Koroma, store manager at Liverpool’s Jacaranda Records, said: “We can’t wait to see Record Store Day back in full force at Jacaranda Records.

Bring Me The Horizon have been announced to deliver the closing performance at the BandLab NME Awards 2022.The wildest night in music will return to London’s O2 Academy Brixton on Wednesday, March 2 to celebrate the best in music and entertainment from around the globe. Tickets to the event are on sale now and available here.In a week that saw the Sheffield metal pioneers deliver a surprise appearance alongside Ed Sheeran at the BRITs, we can now confirm that BMTH will be taking to the stage for a multi-song closing set at our London ceremony next month – following on from their raucous appearance at the NME Awards in 2016 when they smashed through Coldplay’s table during their performance.“To be honest we’re surprised we’ve even been asked back at all!” said frontman Oli Sykes.

Spotify streams of Little Simz‘ music have soared over 350 per cent following her appearance at this year’s BRIT Awards.The rapper, who released her last album, ‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’, back in September, won the award for Best New Artist at last night’s (February 8) ceremony at London’s The O2. She also performed a medley of her tracks ‘Introvert’ and ‘Woman’.Her massive night has since prompted a huge spike in Spotify streams in comparison to other BRITs winners including Adele, Silk Sonic, Ed Sheeran, Dave and Sam Fender.There was a 812 per cent increase in streams of ‘Introvert’ and a 594 per cent spike for ‘Woman’, equating to a 365 per cent jump overall.Elsewhere, Adele, who took home three BRITs last night (Artist Of The Year, Album Of The Year, Song Of The Year), saw a 137 per cent increase in Spotify streams following the awards, while Dave’s streams went up by 217 per cent. Fender’s music saw a 79 per cent jump.“As ever, the BRITs showed the incredible breadth of talent being fostered here in the UK, across every genre of music,” Tom Connaughton, managing director of Spotify UK and Ireland, said in a statement (via Rolling Stone UK).

Grammys were being pushed back from January until April was met by a deafening chorus of indifference. Last year, the Grammy’s TV audience more than halved, dropping from 18. 7 million in 2020 to just 8.

Liam Gallagher performed his new single ‘Everything’s Electric’ for the first time during last night’s BRIT Awards (February 8) – you can watch his performance below.The track is the first to be previewed from the former Oasis frontman’s upcoming new solo album ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’, which is set for release on May 27 and is the follow-up to 2019’s ‘Why Me? Why Not.’.After releasing ‘Everything’s Electric’ – which was co-written with Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl – last Friday (February 4), Gallagher gave the song its live debut at last night’s BRITs at The O2 in London.The performance began with footage of Gallagher being helicoptered into the venue, before he then made his way to the stage to perform ‘Everything’s Electric’ with his live band – you can see his performance below.‘Everything’s Electric’, which was also co-written by its producer Greg Kurstin, was inspired by Beastie Boys’ ‘Sabotage’ and The Rolling Stones’ ‘Gimme Shelter’, according to a press release.Gallagher will play his biggest solo shows to date in June, including two sold-out gigs at Knebworth.

YouTube on Tuesday (February 8), with Mo Gilligan as host from The O2 Arena in London. Adele was the big winner of the night with trophies for Album of the Year, British Artist of the Year and Best British Song for 'Easy on Me'.

in a Twitter clip announcing the bad news. “I’m so sorry, but my show ain’t ready.”The pop star reportedly clashed with the venue and their desire for her to perform with a 60-member choir while she wanted to prioritize keeping shows “low-key” and “all about the voice.”It has also been reported the postponement followed the best-selling artist throwing a fit over a swimming pool stunt.

Wolf Alice won Group Of The Year at tonight’s (February 8) BRIT Awards 2022, taking home their first trophy from the prestigious awards.The band were nominated in the category alongside Coldplay, Little Mix, D-Block Europe and London Grammar.Wolf Alice were presented with the award by Italian Eurovision winners Måneskin. “That’s absolutely unbelievable,” bassist Theo Ellis said, receiving the trophy. “I think we’re quite shocked.

BRIT Awards for a star-studded celebration of the industry.Heading into the big night, Adele and Ed Sheeran led the pack with four noms each — alongside artists Dave and Little Simz — in a year where more female artists were nominated for awards than any time before.Throughout the gala event — hosted by comedian Mo Gilligan and presented by the British Phonographic Industry — the show doled out the trophies with some surprising and well-deserved victories.Check out the full list of the show's big winners below.   Adele, Columbia, Sony Music Dave, Dave Neighbourhood, Universal Music Ed Sheeran, Asylum, Warner Music Little Simz, Age 101/Awal Sam Fender, Polydor, Universal Music Coldplay, Parlophone, Warner Music D-Block Europe, D-Block Europe, Universal Music Little Mix, RCA, Sony Music London Grammar, Ministry Of Sound, Sony Music Bree Runway EMI, Universal Music Lola Young, Island, Universal Music “Latest Trends,” A1 & J1 “Don’t Play" Anne-Marie/KSI/Digital Farm Animals “Remember,” Becky Hill & David Guetta “Obsessed With You,” Central Cee  “Clash,” Dave featuring Stormzy “Bad Habits,” Ed Sheeran “Cold Heart (Pnau Mix),” Elton John & Dua Lipa «Heat Waves,” Glass Animals “Bed,” Joel Corry/Raye/David Guetta, “Holiday,” KSI “Wellerman,” Nathan Evans/220Kid/Billen Ted “Friday (Dopamine Re-Edit)» Riton X Nightcrawlers feat.

Ed Sheeran and Bring Me The Horizon opened the BRIT Awards 2022 tonight (February 8) with an unlikely new version of the former’s ‘Bad Habits’.The track was the first single to be taken from Sheeran’s 2021 album ‘=’ and topped the Official UK Singles Chart for 11 consecutive weeks.Taking to the stage to kick off this year’s BRITs, Sheeran and Bring Me The Horizon delivered an amped-up version of the hit, complete with an array of dancers, some of whom hung from wires and spun around above the stage. BMTH frontman Oli Sykes put his own spin on the song with his adopted verses delivered in his trademark growl.Sheeran will perform again later in the ceremony.

Doctor Who actress Jodie Whittaker has announced she is expecting her second child with husband Christian Contreras as she debuted her bump on the red carpet at the Brit Awards. Taking to the pre-show at the awards ceremony, the 39 year old wowed in an elegant and gorgeous gown by luxury British brand Cimone.

Ed Sheeran is looking cool in blue.

LONDON -- Adele is set to make a return to live performance at Tuesday’s Brit Awards, the U.K.’s leading music prizes.The soulful singer has nominations in four categories — including album of the year for “30” — and also is scheduled to perform during the ceremony at London’s O2 Arena. It comes weeks after she canceled a planned Las Vegas residency at the last minute, citing delivery delays and coronavirus illness in her crew.Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran and British rappers Little Simz and Dave also have four nominations apiece, including artist and album of the year.