The BRITs 1986
Review
The appearance of Conservative Government Minister Norman (now Lord) Tebbitt, to present the Outstanding Contribution prize jointly to Elton John and Wham! brought the first hint of official recognition for the British music industry.
Following performances a year earlier by US star Tina Turner alongside a selection of Britain’s finest; Nick Kershaw, Howard Jones, Bronski Beat and Alison Moyet; Phil Collins, Tears For Fears and Kate Bush entertained guests this year while a young Bruce Springsteen turned up to collect his award as Best International Artist.
Live performances
Show Information
- Date: 10/02/1986
- Location: Grosvenor House Hotel, London
- Host: Noel Edmonds
Photos
Videos
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1986 - Show Introduction with Mike Smith
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1986 - Noel Edmonds Introduces Awards Ceremony
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1986 - Noel Edmonds introduces BRITS Background
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1986 - Best British Male - Phil Collins
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1986 - Best British Album - Phil Collins
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1986 - Best Classical Recording - Nigel Kennedy
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1986 - Best British Group - Dire Straits
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1986 - Best British Newcomer - Go West
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1986 - Best International Solo Artist - Bruce Springsteen
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1986 - Outstanding Contribution to Music Award - Elton John and Wham!
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1986 - Best International Group - Huey Lewis & The News
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1986 - Best British Producer - Dave Stewart
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1986 - Special British Industry Award - Bob Geldof, “Live Aid”
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1986 - Best British Single - Tears For Fears
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1986 - Best British Female - Annie Lennox
Winners and Nominees
Best British Album
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Winner - Phil Collins
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Brothers In ArmsNominee - Dire Straits
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Be Yourself TonightNominee - Eurythmics
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Hounds of LoveNominee - Kate Bush
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No Jacket RequiredNominee - Phil Collins
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Songs From The Big ChairNominee - Tears For Fears
Best British Female
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Nominee - Alison Moyet
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Nominee - Annie Lennox
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Nominee - Bonnie Tyler
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Nominee - Kate Bush
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Nominee - Sade
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Winner - Annie Lennox
Best British Group
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Nominee - Dire Straits
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Nominee - Eurythmics
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Nominee - Simple Minds
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Nominee - Tears For Fears
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Nominee - U2
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Winner - Dire Straits
Best British Male
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Winner - Phil Collins
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Nominee - Elton John
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Nominee - Midge Ure
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Nominee - Paul Young
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Nominee - Phil Collins
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Nominee - Sting
Best British Newcomer
Best British Producer
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Nominee - Chris Hughes
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Nominee - Dave Stewart
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Nominee - Hugh Padgham
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Nominee - Steve Lillywhite
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Nominee - Trevor Horn
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Winner - Dave Stewart
Best British Single
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Winner - Tears For Fears
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Dancing In The StreetNominee - David Bowie & Mick Jagger
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Money For NothingNominee - Dire Straits
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Running Up That HillNominee - Kate Bush
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NineteenNominee - Paul Hardcastle
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Everybody Wants To RuleNominee - Tears For Fears
Best British Video
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Winner - Paul Young
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Money For NothingNominee - Dire Straits
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Dancing In The StreetNominee - Mick Jagger & David Bowie
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Everytime You Go AwayNominee - Paul Young
Best Classical Recording
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Winner - Vernon Handley
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Requiem - Faure -Nominee - John Rutter
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Cello Concerto - Haydn -Nominee - Julian Lloyd Webber
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Messiah - Handel - ChicagoNominee - Sir Georg Solti
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Canon & Gigue - PachelbelNominee - Trevor Pinnock
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Violin Concerto - Elgar -Nominee - Vernon Handley
Best International Group
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Winner - Huey Lewis & The News
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Nominee - Huey Lewis & The News
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Nominee - Kool & The Gang
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Nominee - Talking Heads
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Nominee - The Cars
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Nominee - ZZ Top
Best International Solo Artist
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Nominee - Bruce Springsteen
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Nominee - Lionel Richie
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Nominee - Madonna
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Nominee - Stevie Wonder
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Nominee - Tina Turner
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Winner - Bruce Springsteen
Outstanding Contribution
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Winner - Wham
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Nominee - Elton John
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Nominee - Wham
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Winner - Elton John
Special Award
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Nominee - Bob Geldof
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Winner - Bob Geldof
