London’s O2 Arena was electrified on March 1st as the 2025 BRIT Awards celebrated the best in British and international music. Hosted by the charismatic Jack Whitehall, the night was packed with stunning performances, emotional speeches, and record-breaking wins. The biggest victor of the night? Charli XCX, who stole the show with a remarkable five awards, solidifying her place as a global pop powerhouse.
The boundary-pushing pop innovator Charli XCX was undoubtedly the star of the night, clinching Mastercard Album of the Year for Brat, Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for her collaboration with Billie Eilish on Guess, Best Dance Act, and Songwriter of the Year. Her album Brat—a genre-defying blend of electronic and experimental pop—has dominated charts and reshaped the industry, making her the undisputed queen of this year’s BRITs.
Jazz collective Ezra Collective made history by winning Group of the Year, marking the first time a jazz act has claimed the title. Rising indie sensation The Last Dinner Party took home Best New Artist, while Chappell Roan’s global impact earned her the International Artist of the Year honor.
Grime heavyweight Stormzy added another BRIT to his collection by securing the Best Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act, reaffirming his dominance in UK rap. Meanwhile, Sam Fender won Alternative/Rock Act, further solidifying his reputation as one of Britain’s leading rock voices.
Beyond the UK’s best, the BRITs honored international talent, with Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C. winning International Group of the Year and Chappell Roan’s Good Luck, Babe! taking International Song of the Year. Pop star Sabrina Carpenter was honored with the Global Success Award, recognizing her meteoric rise on the world stage.
Full List of Winners:
• Mastercard Album of the Year: Brat – Charli XCX
• Artist of the Year: Charli XCX
• Song of the Year: Guess – Charli XCX feat. Billie Eilish
• Group of the Year: Ezra Collective
• Best New Artist: The Last Dinner Party
• International Artist of the Year: Chappell Roan
• International Group of the Year: Fontaines D.C.
• International Song of the Year: Good Luck, Babe! – Chappell Roan
• Alternative/Rock Act: Sam Fender
• Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act: Stormzy
• Dance Act: Charli XCX
• Pop Act: Jade
• R&B Act: Raye
• Rising Star: Myles Smith
• Songwriter of the Year: Charli XCX
• Producer of the Year: A.G. Cook
• Global Success Award: Sabrina Carpenter
The 2025 BRIT Awards once again highlighted the ever-evolving sound of modern music, celebrating not just mainstream superstars but also groundbreaking talents redefining genres. With Charli XCX’s historic wins and fresh faces breaking through, this year’s BRITs proved that the future of music is bold, innovative, and boundary-shattering.
