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The first Brit Awards were held in 1977 and were known as the "Britannia Awards". The event was not held again until 1982, when it became an annual event. The name "Brit Awards" was adopted in 1989. The awards are considered the highest honor in the British music industry and are often compared to the [[Grammy Awards]] in the United States. | The first Brit Awards were held in 1977 and were known as the "Britannia Awards". The event was not held again until 1982, when it became an annual event. The name "Brit Awards" was adopted in 1989. The awards are considered the highest honor in the British music industry and are often compared to the [[Grammy Awards]] in the United States. | ||
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The Brit Awards feature a variety of categories, including: | The Brit Awards feature a variety of categories, including: | ||
* [[British Album of the Year]] | * [[British Album of the Year]] | ||
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Annual British music awards
The Brit Awards (stylized as BRIT Awards) are the annual popular music awards of the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). The awards began in 1977 as part of the commemoration of the Queen's Silver Jubilee and have since become a significant event in the British music calendar.
History[edit]
The first Brit Awards were held in 1977 and were known as the "Britannia Awards". The event was not held again until 1982, when it became an annual event. The name "Brit Awards" was adopted in 1989. The awards are considered the highest honor in the British music industry and are often compared to the Grammy Awards in the United States.
The Brit Awards feature a variety of categories, including:
- British Album of the Year
- British Single of the Year
- British Male Solo Artist
- British Female Solo Artist
- British Group
- International Male Solo Artist
- International Female Solo Artist
- International Group
- Rising Star Award (formerly known as the Critics' Choice Award)
Notable Moments[edit]
The Brit Awards have been known for their memorable and sometimes controversial moments. Some of the most notable include:
- Jarvis Cocker's stage invasion during Michael Jackson's performance in 1996.
- Geri Halliwell's iconic Union Jack dress in 1997.
- Adele's speech being cut off in 2012, leading to her showing a middle finger to the producers.
Venues[edit]
The Brit Awards have been held at various venues over the years. The most notable venues include:
Trophy[edit]
The Brit Award trophy has undergone several redesigns over the years. The current design was introduced in 2011 and was created by Vivienne Westwood. Each year, a different designer is invited to create a new version of the trophy.
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