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Brit Awards 1993

A Night of Chart-Topping Glory: Celebrating the best of British and international music.

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The 13th Brit Awards

Event Overview

The 1993 Brit Awards marked the 13th edition of the prestigious annual pop music award ceremony in the United Kingdom. Hosted by the British Phonographic Industry, the event took place on 16 February 1993, at the iconic Alexandra Palace in London. It was a night dedicated to celebrating the achievements of artists across the music spectrum.

Broadcast

The ceremony was broadcast live on ITV, bringing the excitement and glamour of the Brit Awards to households across the nation. This ensured widespread public engagement with the celebration of British musical talent.

Key Highlights

Annie Lennox emerged as the night's biggest winner, securing two awards. Shakespears Sister and Take That led the nominations with four nods each, highlighting their significant impact on the music scene that year.

Award Categories

Music Recognition

The Brit Awards recognize excellence in various facets of the music industry. Categories span from individual artist achievements to group performances and specific recordings, reflecting the diverse landscape of popular music.

Major Categories

Key awards presented included British Album of the Year, British Single of the Year, British Video of the Year, British Male Solo Artist, British Female Solo Artist, and British Group. International categories also celebrated global talent.

Special Awards

Beyond the competitive categories, special awards like the Outstanding Contribution to Music award acknowledge artists who have made a lasting impact on the industry. The Most Successful Live Act award also recognized exceptional performance prowess.

Memorable Performances

On Stage

The 1993 Brit Awards featured a dynamic lineup of performances from leading artists, showcasing a range of musical styles and captivating the audience. These performances are often highlights of the ceremony.

  • Andy Bell and k.d. lang – "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)"
  • Madness – "Night Boat to Cairo"
  • Peter Gabriel – "Steam"
  • Rod Stewart – "Ruby Tuesday"
  • Simply Red – "Wonderland"
  • Suede – "Animal Nitrate"
  • Tasmin Archer – "Sleeping Satellite"

Winners & Nominees

British Album of the Year

Winner: Annie Lennox – Diva

  • Elton John – The One
  • Genesis – We Can't Dance
  • The Orb – U.F.Orb
  • Right Said Fred – Up
  • Shakespears Sister – Hormonally Yours

British Single of the Year

Winner: Take That – "Could It Be Magic"

  • Shakespears Sister – "Stay"
  • Take That – "It Only Takes a Minute"
  • Take That – "A Million Love Songs"
  • Wet Wet Wet – "Goodnight Girl"

British Video of the Year

Winner: Shakespears Sister – "Stay"

  • Annie Lennox – "Walking on Broken Glass"
  • Erasure – "Take a Chance on Me"
  • Genesis – "Jesus He knows Me"
  • Simply Red – "For Your Babies" (Eliminated)
  • The Cure – "Friday I'm in Love"
  • George Michael – "Too Funky"
  • Lisa Stansfield – "All Woman"
  • Peter Gabriel – "Digging in the Dirt"
  • Tasmin Archer – "Sleeping Satellite"

British Male Solo Artist

Winner: Mick Hucknall

  • Elton John
  • Eric Clapton
  • George Michael
  • Joe Cocker
  • Phil Collins

British Female Solo Artist

Winner: Annie Lennox

  • Kate Bush
  • Lisa Stansfield
  • Siobhan Fahey
  • Tasmin Archer

British Group

Winner: Simply Red

  • The Cure
  • Erasure
  • Right Said Fred
  • Shakespears Sister

British Breakthrough Act

Winner: Tasmin Archer

  • Dina Carroll
  • KWS
  • Take That
  • Undercover

Special Achievement Awards

Outstanding Contribution to Music: Rod Stewart

Most Successful Live Act: U2

International Categories

International Solo Artist: Prince

International Group: R.E.M.

International Breakthrough Act: Nirvana

Classical & Soundtrack

Classical Recording: Nigel Kennedy

Soundtrack/Cast Recording: Wayne's World

Awards Context

Multiple Honors

The 1993 ceremony saw significant recognition for several artists. Annie Lennox stood out with two awards, while Shakespears Sister and Take That were recognized with multiple nominations, underscoring their popularity and critical acclaim during that period.

Artists with Multiple Nominations
Nominations Artist
4 Shakespears Sister
Take That
3 Annie Lennox
Tasmin Archer
2 The Cure
Curtis Stigers
Elton John
Erasure
Genesis
George Michael
Lisa Stansfield
Nirvana
Peter Gabriel
Right Said Fred
Simply Red

Multiple Award Winners

Annie Lennox was the sole artist to receive multiple awards at the 1993 Brit Awards, demonstrating her significant success that year.

Artists with Multiple Awards
Awards Artist
2 Annie Lennox

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