Harry Styles took home four prizes – including Artist of the Year, Song of the Year and Album of the Year – at the 2023 BRIT Awards on Saturday night.
The former One Direction star was recognised for his chart-topping smash As It Was and accompanying album ‘Harry’s House’ at the ceremony, during which he also received the Best Pop/R&B Act honour.
While accepting the Artist of the Year accolade, Harry thanked his former bandmates – Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik – claiming he “wouldn’t be here” without them.
He also addressed the controversy over the lack of women nominated in the Artist of the Year category and dedicated the prize to Rina Sawayama, Florence Welch, Mabel, Charli XCX, and Becky Hill.
“I’m very aware of my privilege up here tonight so this award is for Rina, Charli, Florence, Mabel and Becky,” he shared.
Indie rockers Wet Leg took home two prizes, including Best New Artist and Group of the Year, while Beyoncé was crowned International Artist of the Year and also won International Song of the Year for Break My Soul. Irish rockers Fontaines D.C. were named International Group of the Year.
In the other genre categories, Aitch won the Grime/Hip-Hop prize, The 1975 landed Best Rock/Alternative Act, and Becky Hill took home the Dance gong for the second consecutive year.
David Guetta won the previously announced Producer of the Year prize, while Kid Harpoon was named Songwriter of the Year. FLO took home the Rising Star accolade.
The ceremony was hosted by Mo Gilligan at The O2, London.
The full list of winners is as follows:
Album of the Year
Harry Styles – Harry’s House
Artist of the Year
Harry Styles
Song of the Year
Harry Styles – As It Was
Best New Artist
Wet Leg
Group of the Year
Wet Leg
Best Pop/R&B Act
Harry Styles
Best Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act
Aitch
Best Rock/Alternative Act
The 1975
Best Dance Act
Becky Hill
Best International Artist of the Year
Beyoncé
International Song of the Year
Beyoncé – Break My Soul
International Group of the Year
Fontaines D.C.
Producer of the Year
David Guetta