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BRIT Awards 2026: Olivia Dean wins Album of the Year

A huge night for the singer was capped off with a Best Album win

By Elizabeth Aubrey

Olivia Dean performs on stage during The BRIT Awards 2026
Olivia Dean performs on stage during The BRIT Awards 2026 (Photograph JMEnternational/Getty Images via Press)

Olivia Dean has won Album of the Year at the BRIT Awards 2026, capping off a huge evening for the star.

Dean also won Song of the Year, Artist of the Year and Best Pop Act during an incredible night for the musician. The musician beat off competition from the likes of Dave, Lily Allen, Sam Fender and Wolf Alice to scoop the biggest prize of the night.

Accepting the award, Dean said: “This album is about love and loving each other in a world that feels lovelessness right now.”

Earlier in the evening, the musician also brought her song ‘Man I Need’ to the show, which was held outside of London for the first time. Dean performed against a bright pink background on a circular stage with a seven piece band. Check out the vibrant performance below.

It comes after a huge night which saw wins for the likes of Wolf Alice, Fender, Geese, and Rosalia, as well as performances from Harry StylesRosalia, Wolf Alice, Alex Warren, Sombr and Mark Ronson, who also accepted the Outstanding Contribution to Music award

Accepting the award, Ronson paid tribute to the late Amy Winehouse and brought out Dua Lipa during a star-studded performance.

Elsewhere, Robbie Williams led a star-studded tribute to Ozzy Osbourne to close the show.

Keep up to date with all the news, performances and big moments of the 2026 BRIT Awards on Rolling Stone UK here.