The BRITs 1996
Review
While the headlines went to Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker, after he jumped on stage and waggled his bum in protest at Michael Jackson’s performance, Oasis returned to snatch a hat-trick of awards alongside debut double winner Alanis Morissette.
Earls Court was the new venue for the show which brought an record high average TV audience of over 11million who saw Outstanding Contribution winner David Bowie team up with the Pet Shop Boys while Simply Red gave their fourth BRIT Awards live performance in a decade.
Prince/TAFKAP/squiggle won his record sixth International Male Artist award while a special Freddie Mercury Award went to the Help album in aid of Warchild charity and Jackson walked of with the title Artist Of A Generation.
Live performances
Show Information
- Date: 19/02/1996
- Location: Earls Court, London
- Host: Chris Evans
Photos
Videos
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1996 - Outstanding Contribution - David Bowie
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1996 - British Group - Oasis
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1996 - British Female - Annie Lennox
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1996 - British Male - Paul Weller
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1996 - Freddie Mercury Award - Help Album For War Child Charity
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1996 - Artist Of A Generation - Michael Jackson
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1996 - International Female - Bjork
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1996 - International Group - Bon Jovi
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1996 - British Album - Oasis
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1996 - British Single - Take That
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1996 - British Video - Oasis
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1996 - British Dance Act - Massive Attack
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1996 - International Newcomer - Alanis Morissette
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1996 - British Newcomer - Supergrass
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1996 - Show Opening - Host Chris Evans
Winners and Nominees
Artist Of A Generation
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Winner - Michael Jackson
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Nominee - Michael Jackson
Best British Album
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Winner - Oasis
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The Great EscapeNominee - Blur
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What's the Story MorningNominee - Oasis
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Stanley RdNominee - Paul Weller
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A Different ClassNominee - Pulp
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The BendsNominee - Radiohead
Best British Dance Act
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Winner - Massive Attack
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Nominee - Eternal
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Nominee - Leftfield
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Nominee - M People
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Nominee - Massive Attack
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Nominee - Tricky
Best British Female
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Winner - Annie Lennox
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Nominee - Annie Lennox
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Nominee - Joan Armatrading
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Nominee - PJ Harvey
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Nominee - Shara Nelson
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Nominee - Vanessa Mae
Best British Group
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Winner - Oasis
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Nominee - Blur
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Nominee - Lightning Seeds
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Nominee - Oasis
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Nominee - Pulp
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Nominee - Radiohead
Best British Male
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Winner - Paul Weller
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Nominee - Edwyn Collins
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Nominee - Jimmy Nail
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Nominee - Paul Weller
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Nominee - Tricky
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Nominee - Van Morrison
Best British Newcomer
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Nominee - Black Grape
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Winner - Supergrass
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Nominee - Cast
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Nominee - Elastica
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Nominee - Supergrass
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Nominee - Tricky
Best British Producer
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Winner - Brian Eno
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Nominee - Brian Eno
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Nominee - John Leckie
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Nominee - Nellee Hooper
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Nominee - Owen Morris & Noel
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Nominee - Stephen Street
Best British Single
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No More I Love You'sNominee - Annie Lennox
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Country HouseNominee - Blur
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Winner - Take That
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A Girl Like YouNominee - Edwyn Collins
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MissingNominee - Everything But The Girl
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WonderwallNominee - Oasis
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Some Might SayNominee - Oasis
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Common PeopleNominee - Pulp
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FairgroundNominee - Simply Red
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AlrightNominee - Supergrass
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Back for GoodNominee - Take That
Best British Video
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Winner - Oasis
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The UniversalNominee - Blur
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Country HouseNominee - Blur
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ProtectionNominee - Massive Attack
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WonderwallNominee - Oasis
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Common PeopleNominee - Pulp
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JustNominee - Radiohead
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Like A Rolling StoneNominee - Rolling Stones
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FairgroundNominee - Simply Red
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AlrightNominee - Supergrass
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Back For GoodNominee - Take That
Best International Female
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Winner - Bjork
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Nominee - Alanis Morisette
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Nominee - Bjork
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Nominee - Celine Dion
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Nominee - KD Lang
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Nominee - Mariah Carey
Best International Group
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Winner - Bon Jovi
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Nominee - Bon Jovi
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Nominee - Foo Fighters
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Nominee - Garbage
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Nominee - Green Day
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Nominee - TLC
Best International Male
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Winner - Prince
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Nominee - Coolio
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Nominee - Lenny Kravitz
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Nominee - Meatloaf
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Nominee - Neil Young
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Nominee - Prince
Best International Newcomer
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Winner - Alanis Morisette
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Nominee - Alanis Morisette
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Nominee - Boyzone
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Nominee - Foo Fighters
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Nominee - Garbage
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Nominee - Tina Arena
Best Soundtrack/Cast Recording
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Winner - Batman Forever
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Nominee - Batman Forever
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Nominee - Braveheart
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Nominee - Muriels Wedding
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Nominee - Natural Born Killers
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Nominee - Waiting to Exhale
Freddie Mercury
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Nominee - The Help Album
Outstanding Contribution
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Winner - David Bowie
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Nominee - David Bowie
