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Brit Awards 2010: A Symphony of Stars

An analytical exploration of the 30th annual British music awards ceremony, detailing performances, winners, and unforgettable moments.

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Event Overview

Date and Venue

The 30th edition of the Brit Awards ceremony convened on Tuesday, 16 February 2010. It was held at the iconic Earls Court Exhibition Centre in London, marking the final occasion the venue hosted the event.

Hosting and Broadcast

The ceremony was expertly hosted by comedian Peter Kay, with Fearne Cotton providing coverage from the red carpet. The event was broadcast live on ITV, with a dedicated after-show program on ITV2. Official radio coverage was provided by BBC Radio 1.

Audience Reception

The live broadcast on ITV attracted an estimated 5.8 million viewers, representing a 21.9% share of the evening's audience. This figure surpassed the previous year's viewership but remained slightly below the numbers seen in 2008. The subsequent ITV2 highlights show garnered an additional 776,000 viewers.

Musical Performances

Featured Artists and Chart Impact

The 2010 Brit Awards featured a diverse lineup of artists, whose performances often had a notable impact on the UK music charts. The following table details the artists, their performed songs, and the subsequent chart positions:

Artist(s) Song(s) UK Singles Chart Reaction After Performance UK Albums Chart Reaction
Lily Allen "The Fear" 89 (re-entry) It's Not Me, It's You – 19 (+9)
JLS "Beat Again" 73 (+18) JLS – 17 (+6)
Kasabian "Fire" 42 (re-entry) West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum – 20 (+43)
Empire – 98 (re-entry)
Lady Gaga "Telephone"
"Dance in the Dark" 		34 (+5)
did not chart 		The Fame – 2 (+3)
Florence + the Machine
Dizzee Rascal 		"You Got the Dirtee Love" 2 (debut) Lungs – 3 (+6)
Tongue n' Cheek – 33 (+40)
Jay-Z
Alicia Keys 		"Empire State of Mind" 16 (+9) The Blueprint 3 – 10 (+12)
Cheryl Cole "Fight for This Love" 36 (+7) 3 Words – 32 (+6)
Robbie Williams "Bodies"
"Let Me Entertain You"
"Feel"
"Supreme"
"Millennium"
"Come Undone"
"Morning Sun"
"You Know Me"
"No Regrets"
"Angels"
"Everything Changes"
"Rock DJ"
"Rudebox" 		did not chart Reality Killed the Video Star – 8 (+13)
Greatest Hits – 38 (re-entry)

Award Recipients

Major Categories

The following table outlines the winners and nominees for the principal categories:

British Album of the Year
(presented by Tom Ford) 		British Producer of the Year
  • Florence and the Machine – Lungs
    • Dizzee Rascal – Tongue n' Cheek
    • Kasabian – West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum
    • Lily Allen – It's Not Me, It's You
    • Paolo Nutini – Sunny Side Up
  • Paul Epworth
    • Ethan Johns
    • Jim Abbiss
    • Steve Lillywhite
British Single of the Year
(presented by Alan Carr) 		Critics' Choice Award
(presented by Courtney Love)
  • JLS – "Beat Again"
    • Alesha Dixon – "Breathe Slow"
    • Alexandra Burke (featuring Flo Rida) – "Bad Boys"
    • Cheryl Cole – "Fight for This Love"
    • Joe McElderry – "The Climb"
    • La Roux – "In for the Kill"
    • Lily Allen – "The Fear"
    • Pixie Lott – "Mama Do (Uh Oh, Uh Oh)"
    • Taio Cruz – "Break Your Heart"
    • Tinchy Stryder (featuring N-Dubz) – "Number 1"
  • Ellie Goulding
    • Marina and the Diamonds
    • Delphic
British Male Solo Artist
(presented by Idris Elba) 		British Female Solo Artist
(presented by Shirley Bassey)
  • Dizzee Rascal
    • Calvin Harris
    • Mika
    • Paolo Nutini
    • Robbie Williams
  • Lily Allen
    • Bat for Lashes
    • Florence and the Machine
    • Leona Lewis
    • Pixie Lott
British Group
(presented by Idris Elba) 		British Breakthrough Act
(presented by Geri Halliwell)
  • Kasabian
    • Doves
    • Friendly Fires
    • JLS
    • Muse
  • JLS
    • Florence and the Machine
    • Friendly Fires
    • La Roux
    • Pixie Lott
International Male Solo Artist
(presented by Mel B) 		International Female Solo Artist
(presented by Jonathan Ross)
  • Jay-Z
    • Bruce Springsteen
    • Eminem
    • Michael Bublé
    • Seasick Steve
  • Lady Gaga
    • Ladyhawke
    • Norah Jones
    • Rihanna
    • Shakira
International Album
(presented by Mika) 		International Breakthrough Act
(presented by Cat Deeley)
  • Lady Gaga – The Fame
    • Animal Collective – Merriweather Post Pavilion
    • The Black Eyed Peas – The E.N.D.
    • Empire of the Sun – Walking on a Dream
    • Jay-Z – The Blueprint 3
  • Lady Gaga
    • Animal Collective
    • Daniel Merriweather
    • Empire of the Sun
    • Taylor Swift

Special Recognition Awards

In addition to the standard categories, the ceremony honored significant achievements over the preceding decades:

British Album of 30 Years
(presented by Noddy Holder) 		Live Performance of 30 Years
(presented by Samantha Fox)
  • Oasis – (What's the Story) Morning Glory? (1996 Winning British Album)
    • Sade – Diamond Life (1985 Winning British Album)
    • Phil Collins – No Jacket Required (1986 Winning British Album)
    • Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms (1987 Winning British Album)
    • The Verve – Urban Hymns (1998 Winning British Album)
    • Travis – The Man Who (2000 Winning British Album)
    • Dido – No Angel (2002 Winning British Album)
    • Coldplay – A Rush of Blood to the Head (2003 Winning British Album)
    • Keane – Hopes and Fears (2005 Winning British Album)
    • Duffy – Rockferry (2009 Winning British Album)
  • Spice Girls – "Wannabe" / "Who Do You Think You Are" (1997 Live Performance)
    • The Who – "Who Are You" (1988 Live Performance)
    • Bros – "I Owe You Nothing" (1989 Live Performance)
    • Pet Shop Boys – "Go West" (1994 Live Performance)
    • Take That – "The Beatles Medley" (1994 Live Performance)
    • Michael Jackson – "Earth Song" (1996 Live Performance)
    • Bee Gees – "Stayin' Alive" / "How Deep Is Your Love" (1997 Live Performance)
    • Robbie Williams and Tom Jones – "The Full Monty" Medley (1998 Live Performance)
    • Eurythmics and Stevie Wonder – "There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)" (1999 Live Performance)
    • Kylie Minogue – "Can't Get You Out of My Head" (2002 Live Performance)
    • Coldplay – "Clocks" (2003 Live Performance)
    • Scissor Sisters – "Take Your Mama" (2005 Live Performance)
    • Kanye West – "Gold Digger" (2006 Live Performance)
    • Paul McCartney – "Live and Let Die" (2008 Live Performance)
    • Girls Aloud – "The Promise" (2009 Live Performance)

Outstanding Contribution

The prestigious Outstanding Contribution to Music award was presented to the highly acclaimed artist Robbie Williams, recognizing his significant and enduring impact on the music landscape.

Nomination Analysis

Multiple Nominations

Several artists achieved multiple nominations, indicating significant critical and popular recognition. The following artists were nominated for more than one award:

Artists with Multiple Nominations
Nominations Artist
3
(5) 		Florence and the Machine
JLS
Lady Gaga
Lily Allen
Pixie Lott
2
(9) 		Animal Collective
Coldplay
Dizzee Rascal
Empire of the Sun
Friendly Fires
Jay-Z
Kasabian
La Roux
Paolo Nutini

Multiple Award Winners

The artist achieving the highest number of awards at the 2010 ceremony was:

Artists with Multiple Awards
Awards Artist
3 Lady Gaga
2 JLS

Memorable Moments

Liam Gallagher's Unscripted Acceptance

A notable incident occurred when Liam Gallagher made a surprise appearance to accept the award for "Best Brits Album of the Past 30 Years" for Oasis's (What's the Story) Morning Glory?. After thanking his former bandmates (excluding his brother, Noel) and declaring his fans "the best fans in the fucking world," Gallagher presented his award to a member of the audience and subsequently threw his microphone into the crowd. This unexpected action led to a significant delay in the broadcast, prompting host Peter Kay to remark, "what a knobhead."

Broadcast Interruptions

The live broadcast experienced several interruptions to censor offensive language. This occurred notably during Liam Gallagher's acceptance speech and Lily Allen's acceptance remarks, highlighting the challenges of live television broadcasting and the need for adherence to broadcast standards.

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References

References

  1.  Brit Awards show grabs 600,000 more viewers than 2009's effort - February 17, 2010
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