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Review

Tim Rice took charge this year when The Beatles took the Outstanding Contribution award; which they also won in 1977; and Paul McCartney doubled up with Best Male and a Special Technical Excellence award from Sony.

Other winners on the night were Culture Club, Dexy’s Midnight Runners, Kim Wilde and Dire Straits while the Best British Album prize went to American singer Barbra Streisand, whose award was collected by one, Michael Jackson.

Live performances



Show Information

- Date: 08/02/1983
- Location: Grosvenor House Hotel, London
- Host: Tim Rice

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Winners and Nominees

Best British Album

Best British Female

Best British Group

Best British Male

Best British Newcomer

Best British Producer

Best British Single

Best Classical Recording

Best International Artist

Best International Solo Artist

Best Selling Album

Life Acheivement

Outstanding Contribution

Sony Trophy for Technical Excellence

Special Award

Live on ITV

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