The Brit Awards 2024, the pinnacle of UK music, unfolded at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday, with English singer-songwriter RAYE stealing the spotlight.
Garnering a record seven nominations, RAYE triumphed in five categories, including best new artist, artist of the year, song of the year, and album of the year.
The “Escapism” singer’s notable moment included bringing her grandmother on stage to accept an award. Moreover, RAYE made history as the first female-identifying songwriter to win the songwriter of the year award.
Before her solo success, RAYE contributed behind the scenes, working as a songwriter and in production for major artists like Beyoncé, Rihanna, and David Guetta. Her debut album, “My 21st Century Blues,” received acclaim, propelled by the viral TikTok success of her 2022 single, “Escapism” featuring 070 Shake.
The event also honored Kylie Minogue, who received the coveted global icon award and closed the show with a medley of her hits.
The artist of the year nominees, including Dua Lipa, Arlo Parks, Jessie Ware, Little Simz, and Olivia Dean, showcased a positive shift towards more female representation compared to the previous year.
The star-studded event, hosted by Maya Jama, Roman Kemp, and Clara Amfo, featured performances by Dua Lipa, Kylie Minogue, RAYE, Tate McRae, Jungle, and more.
In the song of the year category, RAYE’s collaboration with 070 Shake, “Escapism,” emerged victorious. The album of the year honor went to RAYE for “My 21st Century Blues.”
Other notable winners included:
- Best New Artist: RAYE
- Group of the Year: Jungle
- International Group of the Year: Boygenius
- Alternative/Rock Act: Bring Me the Horizon
- Dance Act: Calvin Harris
- R&B Act: RAYE
- Pop Act: Dua Lipa
- Hip Hop/Rap/Grime Act: Casisdead
- Rising Star: The Last Dinner Party
- Producer of the Year: Chase & Status
The Brit Awards 2024, held at London’s iconic O2 Arena, stood as a testament to the vibrancy and diversity of the UK music scene. The star-studded evening, hosted by Maya Jama, Roman Kemp, and Clara Amfo, unfolded with electrifying performances and well-deserved accolades.
RAYE, the breakout star of the night, not only dominated the nominee list with seven nods but also secured five prestigious Brit Awards, including best new artist, artist of the year, song of the year, and album of the year. The English singer-songwriter’s exceptional achievements marked a historic moment, with her grandmother joining her on stage to accept one of the multiple statuettes.
Kylie Minogue added a touch of global glamour to the event as she was honored with the coveted global icon award. The pop sensation also treated the audience to a captivating medley of her chart-topping hits, closing the show on a high note.
The artist of the year nominees reflected a positive shift towards inclusivity, featuring notable female talents like Dua Lipa, Arlo Parks, Jessie Ware, Little Simz, and Olivia Dean.
The evening’s performances showcased a diverse range of musical genres, with acts including Dua Lipa, Minogue, RAYE, Tate McRae, Jungle, and more gracing the stage.
In addition to the main categories, the Brit Awards recognized outstanding achievements in specific genres, including alternative/rock, dance, R&B, pop, and hip-hop/rap/grime. Notable winners in these categories included Jungle for Group of the Year, Calvin Harris for Dance Act, Casisdead for Hip Hop/Rap/Grime Act, and The Last Dinner Party for Rising Star.
The event’s celebration of talent, diversity, and groundbreaking achievements underscored the resilience and creativity of the UK music industry. The Brit Awards 2024 will be remembered as a night that not only acknowledged current stars but also paved the way for emerging talents, setting the stage for the continued evolution of British music on the global stage.
