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It was the event the music industry had been longing for. On Tuesday night, the Brit Awards 2021 became the first large-scale live event to be held indoors in the UK since the coronavirus pandemic began in March last year. It was a history-making event in more ways than one, with female artists including Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa and Arlo Parks among the biggest winners of the night.
The importance of such an event was embodied perhaps most by the international presence of stars such as Swift, The Weeknd, HAIM and Billy Porter, who will have quarantined before being allowed to travel to the O2 Arena in London.
We meet every Tuesday for a glass of wine! Global Icon Taylor Swift lives it up with Haim as the American acts enjoy a boozy night in after triumph at the BRIT Awards
The 2021 BRIT Awards took place at London s O2 Arena on Tuesday night, and marked the first major indoor music event in over a year
Bosses released 2,500 free tickets to key National Health Service workers and the ceremony was broadcast live on ITV
There were a slew of performances from artists including Coldplay, Dua Lipa, Elton John, Pink and Arlo Parks
Brit Awards 2021: Women take top accolades
At this year s Brit Awards, women musicians dominated the top prizes. Alongside Dua Lipa, Little Mix and Billie Eilish, there were also a few surprises.
Dua Lipa scoops top prizes
Dua Lipa won Best British Artist and Album of the Year at the British music awards ceremony held last night at London s O2 Arena. Performing live at the Brit Awards, the Londoner appeared in a miniskirt with a Union Jack pattern in keeping with the occasion. In her acceptance speech, she pleaded for better pay for nursing staff.
Best International Solo Artist: The Weeknd
Maya Jama and Lewis Capaldi lead wild celebrations as stars share candid party snaps from the Brits Awards
The stars continued the night of celebrations following the Brit Awards as they documented their wild partying into the early hours
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