Olivia Dean accepts an award for Best Pop Act, during the BRIT Awards at the Co-op Live Arena, in Manchester, Britain, February 28, 2026. (Photo: REUTERS)

Dean, who alongside singer Lola Young led nominations with five nods each, triumphed in the first award of the night, song of the year, for "Rein Me In," a collaboration with rocker Sam Fender.

The 26-year-old, known for her soulful voice and music that blends R&B, pop and neo-soul, won pop act, artist of the year and album of the year for her second studio album, "The Art of Loving."

Rock band Wolf Alice won group of the year. Organisers announced several winners ahead of Saturday's ceremony, with Noel Gallagher named songwriter of the year and PinkPantheress crowned producer of the year. At 24, PinkPantheress is the youngest ever and the first woman recipient of the prize.

Ozzy Osbourne, the late frontman of heavy metal band Black Sabbath, was honoured with a lifetime achievement award.

Among the international category winners was singer Rosalia, who won international artist of the year.

This year's BRITs took place in the northern English city of Manchester, the first time the awards ceremony was held outside of London.