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The BRITs 1997

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Review

New host Ben Elton introduced a record number of first time winners in the shape of the Spice Girls, Prodigy, Kula Shaker, Manic Street Preachers, Fugees, Beck and Sheryl Crow who collected their awards from the likes of Eddie Izzard, Frank Skinner, Lennox Lewis, Mrs Merton and Vinnie Jones & Colin Jackson.

Veteran group The Bee Gees were rewarded with the Outstanding Contribution award, George Michael collected his third solo BRIT while soul diva Diana Ross’ duet with Jamiroquai featured alongside appearances by Prince, the Spice Girls and Mark Morrison, complete with a bevy of out of uniform “policewomen”.

Live performances



Show Information

- Date: 24/02/1997
- Location: Earls Court, London
- Host: Ben Elton

Winners and Nominees

Best British Album

Best British Dance Act

Best British Female

Best British Group

Best British Male

Best British Newcomer

Best British Producer

Best British Single

Best British Video

Best International Female

Best International Group

Best International Male

Best International Newcomer

Best Soundtrack/Cast Recording

Outstanding Contribution

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