© JMEnternational/JMEnternational for BRIT Awards/Getty ImagesBrit Awards 2021: Little Mix make history as they become first female group to win British Group at the annual music awards.
The 2021 Brit Award winners have been revealed, with Little Mix making history by becoming the first female band to pick up the award for British Group.
Picking up the award, Jade Thirlwall, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Perrie Edwards thanked their former bandmate Jesy Nelson, before speaking about how proud they are to have reached their tenth anniversary as a group.
"It's not easy being a female in the UK pop industry," Leigh-Anne said. "We've seen the white male dominance, misogyny, sexism and lack of diversity."
© JMEnternational/JMEnternational for BRIT Awards/Getty ImagesLeigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards of Little Mix on stage after winning the British Group award during The BRIT Awards 2021
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The trio went on to dedicate their award to all the "incredible female bands" who have missed out on the award in the past, name-checking the Spice Girls, Sugababes and Girls Aloud.
J Hus won the award for Male Solo Artist, while Dua Lipa - who gave a powerful speech in praise of healthcare workers - picked up Female Solo Artist. The International Categories were won by The Weeknd and Billie Eilish respectively, with HAIM named Best International Group.
Taylor Swift picked up the Global Icon award, becoming the first female artist to do so.
Comedian and Bad Education actor Jack Whitehall hosted the awards ceremony, which was held at London's O2 Arena, for the fourth year in a row.
© John Marshall/JMEInternational - ITVJack Whitehall, BRIT Awards 2021
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A host of artists also graced the stage to perform live, including Dua Lipa, Elton John and Years and Years, and Coldplay, who performed from a boat on the Thames outside the arena.
Check out all the winners from this year's Brit Awards below:
Breakthrough Artist
- Arlo Parks - WINNER
- Bicep
- Celeste
- Joel Corry
- Young T & Bugsey
British Group
- Bicep
- Biffy Clyro
- Little Mix - WINNER
- The 1975
- Young T & Bugsey
Male Solo Artist
- AJ Tracey
- Headie One
- J Hus - WINNER
- Joel Corry
- Yungblud
© David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty ImagesBillie Eilish
International Female Solo Artist
- Ariana Grande
- Billie Eilish - WINNER
- Cardi B
- Miley Cyrus
- Taylor Swift
Female Solo Artist
- Arlo Parks
- Celeste
- Dua Lipa - WINNER
- Jessie Ware
- Lianne La Havas
International Male Solo Artist
- Bruce Springsteen
- Burna Boy
- Childish Gambino
- Tame Impala
- The Weeknd - WINNER
© Kristin Callahan/ACE Pictures/ShutterstockHarry Styles pictured in February 2020
International Group
- BTS
- Fontaines DC
- Foo Fighters
- HAIM - WINNER
- Run The Jewels
British Single with Mastercard
- 220 Kid & GRACEY - Don't Need Love
- Aitch & AJ Tracey feat Tay Keith - Rain
- Dua Lipa - Physical
- Harry Styles - Watermelon Sugar - WINNER
- Headie One feat AJ Tracey and Stormzy - Ain't It Different
- Joel Corry feat MNEK - Head & Heart
- Nathan Dawe feat KSI - Lighter
- Regard & RAYE - Secrets
- S1MBA feat DTG - Rover
- Young T & Bugsey feat Headie One - Don't Rush
Mastercard Album
- Arlo Parks - Collapsed in Sunbeams
- Celeste - Not Your Muse
- Dua Lipa - Future Nostalgia - WINNER
- J Hus - Big Conspiracy
- Jessie Ware - What's Your Pleasure?
Brits Breakthrough Act
Griff
Global Icon
Taylor Swift
The Brit Awards 2021 took place on Tuesday, May 11 at the 02 Arena in London.
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