Brit Awards 2001
21st Brit Awards | |
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Date | 26 February 2001 |
Venue | Earls Court |
Hosted by | Ant & Dec |
Most awards | Robbie Williams (3) |
The 2001 Brit Awards were the 21st edition of the biggest annual pop music awards in the United Kingdom. They are run by the British Phonographic Industry and took place on 26 February 2001 at Earls Court in London.[1][2]
Performances
- Coldplay – "Trouble"
- Craig David – "Fill Me In"
- Destiny's Child – "Independent Women Part I"
- Eminem – "The Real Slim Shady"
- Hear'Say – "Pure and Simple"
- Robbie Williams – "Rock DJ"
- Sonique – "It Feels So Good"
- Westlife – "Uptown Girl"
- U2 – "One"/"Beautiful Day"/"Until the End of the World"
Winners and nominees
British Album of the Year | Soundtrack/Cast Recording |
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British Single of the Year | British Video of the Year |
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British Male Solo Artist | British Female Solo Artist |
British Group | British Breakthrough Act |
British Dance Act | British Pop Act |
International Male Solo Artist | International Female Solo Artist |
International Group | International Breakthrough Act |
Outstanding Contribution to Music
Noel Gallagher and A1
During the ceremony, boy band A1 picked up the 'Award for Best Newcomer'. At the end of the night, Oasis Guitarist Noel Gallagher walked onto stage to present U2 with their 'Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music'. As Gallagher took the microphone at the start of his presenting speech, he said "This award ceremony over the years has been accused of not having a sense of humour, but when you see A1 winning best newcomer, you know that someone's taking the piss somewhere". A1 were apparently offended, and in April 2001 they performed a cover version of the Oasis song "Don't Look Back in Anger" in a mocking way, live using instruments, and not a backing track, as Gallagher had also called the band "manufactured".[3]
References
- ^ "Brits 2001: The nominations". BBC News. 15 January 2001. Archived from the original on 6 October 2017. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
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