Critics' Choice (Brit Award)

The Critics' Choice Award is an award given by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), an organisation which represents record companies and artists in the United Kingdom.^[1] The accolade is presented at the Brit Awards, an annual celebration of British and international music.^[2] The winners and nominees are determined by the Brit Awards voting academy with over one-thousand members, which comprise record labels, publishers, managers, agents, media, and previous winners and nominees.^[3] The nominees are British artists who the academy believe will make the biggest impact on music in the coming year. The winner is announced in the November prior to the awards ceremony.

The award was first presented in 2008 and has been awarded every year since then. Jorja Smith is the most current winner.

Winners and nominees

Brit Award for British Producer

Brit Award for British Dance Act

2 Won

• M People (1994, 1995)
• The Prodigy (1997, 1998)
• Fatboy Slim (1999, 2001)
• Basement Jaxx (2002, 2004)

6 Nominated

• Jamiroquai (1994, 1997. 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003)

3 Nominated

• Eternal (1995, 1996, 1998)
• The Chemical Brothers (1997, 1998, 2003)

2 Nominated

• The Brand New Heavies (1995, 1998)
• Massive Attack (1995, 1999)
• Leftfield (1996, 2000)
• Faithless (1999, 2002)
• Fatboy Slim (2000, 2002)
• Craig David (2001, 2002)
• Groove Armada (2003, 2004)
• Kosheen (2003, 2004)

Brit Award for British Live Act

2 Won

• Muse (2005, 2007)

2 Nominated

• Franz Ferdinand (2005, 2006)
• Kasabian (2005. 2007)
• Coldplay (2006, 2009)
• Muse (2008, 2013)

Brit Award for British Pop Act

Note

• Britney Spears (2001), Pink (2003), The Black Eyed Peas (2004), Christina Aguilera (2004), Justin Timberlake (2004), Kelly Clarkson (2006), Madonna (2006) American Pop Act
• Ronan Keating (2001), Westlife (2001, 2002, 2005, 2006) Irish Pop Act
• Kylie Minogue (2002) Australian Pop Act
• Enrique Iglesias (2003) Spanish Pop Act
• Avril Lavigne (2005) Canadian Pop Act

2 Won

• Westlife (2001, 2002)

3 Nominated

• S Club 7 (2000, 2001, 2002)

2 Nominated

• Steps (2000, 2001)
• Westlife (2005, 2006)

Brit Award for British Rock Act

2 Nominated

• Muse (2004, 2005)
• Kasabian (2005, 2006)

Brit Award for British Urban Act

2 Won

• Lemar (2004, 2006)

3 Nominated

• Dizzee Rascal (2004, 2005, 2006)

2 Nominated

• Big Brovaz (2003, 2004)
• Craig David (2003, 2006)
• Mis-Teeq (2003, 2004)
• The Streets (2003, 2005)

Brit Award for International Album

Note

• American Group (1977, 2005~2009)
• Australian Female Solo Artist (2002)
• American Male Solo Artist (2003~2004)
• American Female Solo Artist (2010)
• Canadian Group (2011)
• Songs in A Minor (2002~2003), Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2004~2005), How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb (2005~2006) Double Nominated

2 Nominated

• Alicia Keys (2002, 2003)
• Outkast (2004, 2005)
• The Killers (2005, 2009)
• U2 (2005, 2006)
• Arcade Fire (2006, 2008)
• Kings of Leon (2008, 2011)

Brit Award for Soundtrack/Cast Recording

1977 Brit Awards

Outstanding Contribution to Music: The Beatles and L.G. Wood

1982 Brit Awards

The 1982 Brit Awards were the 2nd edition of the biggest annual pop music awards in the United Kingdom. They are run by the British Phonographic Industry and took place on 4 February 1982 at Grosvenor House Hotel in London.

1983 Brit Awards

The 1983 Brit Awards were the 3rd edition of the biggest annual pop music awards in the United Kingdom. They are run by the British Phonographic Industry and took place on 8 February 1983 at Grosvenor House Hotel in London. Paul McCartney (one with The Beatles) won three awards.

1984 Brit Awards

The 1984 Brit Awards were the 4th edition of the biggest annual pop music awards in the United Kingdom. They are run by the British Phonographic Industry and took place on 21 February 1984 at Grosvenor House Hotel in London. Culture Club and Michael Jackson won two awards.

1985 Brit Awards

The 1985 Brit Awards were the 5th edition of the biggest annual pop music awards in the United Kingdom. They are run by the British Phonographic Industry and took place on 11 February 1985 at Grosvenor House Hotel in London. Frankie Goes to Hollywood (one with British Single), Prince And The Revolution (one with Soundtrack/Cast Recording) won two awards.

Performances

• Alison Moyet – "All Cried Out"
• Bronski Beat – "Smalltown Boy"
• Howard Jones – "What Is Love"
• Nik Kershaw – "Wouldn't It Be Good"
• Tina Turner – "What's Love Got to Do with It"

Winners and nominees

1986 Brit Awards

The 1986 Brit Awards were the 6th edition of the biggest annual pop music awards in the United Kingdom. They are run by the British Phonographic Industry and took place on 10 February 1986 at Grosvenor House Hotel in London. Phil Collins (one with British Album) won two awards.

Performances

• Huey Lewis and the News – "The Power of Love"
• Kate Bush – "Hounds of Love"
• Phil Collins – "One More Night"
• Tears for Fears – "Everybody Wants to Rule the World"

Winners and nominees

1987 Brit Awards

The 1987 Brit Awards were the 7th edition of the biggest annual pop music awards in the United Kingdom. They are run by the British Phonographic Industry and took place on 9 February 1987 at Grosvenor House Hotel in London. Peter Gabriel (one with British Video) won two awards

Performances

• Chris de Burgh – "The Lady in Red"
• Curiosity Killed the Cat – "Down to Earth"
• Five Star – "Can't Wait Another Minute"
• Level 42 – "Lessons in Love"
• Simply Red – "Holding Back the Years"
• Spandau Ballet – "Through the Barricades"
• Whitney Houston – "How Will I Know"

Winners and nominees

1988 Brit Awards

The 1988 Brit Awards were the 8th edition of the biggest annual pop music awards in the United Kingdom. They are run by the British Phonographic Industry and took place on 8 February 1988 at Royal Albert Hall in London.

Performances

• Bananarama – "Love in the First Degree"
• Bee Gees – "You Win Again"
• Chris Rea – "Let's Dance"
• Pet Shop Boys with Dusty Springfield – "What Have I Done to Deserve This?"
• Rick Astley – "Never Gonna Give You Up"
• Terence Trent D'Arby – "Wishing Well"
• T'Pau – "China in Your Hand"
• The Who – "My Generation" / "Who Are You"

Winners and nominees

1989 Brit Awards

The 1989 Brit Awards were the 9th edition of the biggest annual pop music awards in the United Kingdom. They are run by the British Phonographic Industry and took place on 13 February 1989 at Royal Albert Hall in London. Fairground Attraction (British Album and British Single), Michael Jackson (one with British Video), Phil Collins (one with Soundtrack/Cast Recording), Tracy Chapman won two awards.

Performances

• Bros – "I Owe You Nothing"
• Def Leppard – "Pour Some Sugar on Me"
• Fairground Attraction – "Perfect"
• Gloria Estefan Miami Sound Machine – "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You"
• Randy Newman – "Falling in love"
• Tanita Tikaram – "Good Tradition"
• Yazz – "Got to Share"

Winners and nominees

1992 Brit Awards

The 1992 Brit Awards were the 12th edition of the biggest annual pop music awards in the United Kingdom. They are run by the British Phonographic Industry and took place on 12 February 1992 at Hammersmith Apollo in London. Seal (two with British Album and British Video) won three awards.

Performances

• Beverley Craven – "Promise Me"
• Extreme – "More Than Words"
• The KLF vs Extreme Noise Terror – "3 a.m. Eternal"
• Lisa Stansfield – "All Woman"
• P.M. Dawn – "Set Adrift on Memory Bliss"
• Seal – "Killer"
• Simply Red – "Stars"

Winners and nominees

1993 Brit Awards

The 1993 Brit Awards were the 13th edition of the biggest annual pop music awards in the United Kingdom. They are run by the British Phonographic Industry and took place on 16 February 1993 at Alexandra Palace in London. Annie Lennox (one with British Album) won two awards.

Performances

• Andy Bell and k.d. lang – "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)"
• Madness – "Night Boat to Cairo"
• Peter Gabriel – "Steam"
• Rod Stewart – "Ruby Tuesday"
• Simply Red – "Wonderland"
• Suede – "Animal Nitrate"
• Tasmin Archer – "Sleeping Satellite"

Winners and nominees

References