London: British singer Dua Lipa called for a “fair” pay raise for UK health workers as she was named a double winner at the Brit Awards in London.
Lipa, who won two awards – female solo artist and album for ‘Future Nostalgia’, said she was dedicating her performance to key workers.
Britain’s pop music honours, for which the audience did not have to wear masks or socially distance, took place at the O2 Arena on the River Thames as the country emerges from COVID-19 lockdown.
During which Billie Eilish and The Weeknd were also winners, the ceremony is part of the British government’s Events Research Programme aimed at establishing whether big events can be held in closed environments without social distancing.
American songstress Taylor Swift became the first female artist to be honoured with the Global Icon award. David Bowie, Elton John and Robbie Williams were past recipients.
Harry Styles won the British single for ‘Watermelon Sugar’, while Little Mix became the first female band to win the British group.
Below is a list of the winners at the ceremony:
ALBUM: Dua Lipa, ‘Future Nostalgia‘
BRITISH SINGLE: Harry Styles, ‘Watermelon Sugar‘
FEMALE SOLO ARTIST: Dua Lipa
MALE SOLO ARTIST: J Hus
BRITISH GROUP: Little Mix
INTERNATIONAL FEMALE SOLO ARTIST: Billie Eilish
INTERNATIONAL MALE SOLO ARTIST: The Weeknd
INTERNATIONAL GROUP: Haim
BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST: Arlo Parks
RISING STAR: Griff
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