{"id":4658,"date":"2022-02-09T15:17:10","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T15:17:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/4guysmagazine.com\/?p=4658"},"modified":"2022-02-09T15:17:13","modified_gmt":"2022-02-09T15:17:13","slug":"brit-awards-2022-heres-a-round-up-of-the-nights-best-moments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/4guysmagazine.com\/?p=4658","title":{"rendered":"BRIT Awards 2022: Here\u2019s a round-up of the night\u2019s best moments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2022 Brit Awards took place yesterday (8 February). The glamorous ceremony recapped another year of incredible talent, including standout LGBTQ+ acts. We\u2019ve pulled together a list of our favourite queerest moments straight from the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Featuring performances from\u00a0Adele, Little Simz, Anne-Marie, and Ed Sheeran, the BRIT Awards have long platformed outstanding British talent. With the live music industry recuperating from the hit of covid-19, the BRITs were a refreshing reminder of the impact the entertainment industry has on audiences across the globe. As many of us eagerly rooted for the nation\u2019s favourite aka Adele, plenty of chaos ensued on and off the stage. The Hello singer won big snagging three awards for song of the Year (Easy on Me), Album of the Year for her brilliant studio album 30 and claimed the big win for Artist of the Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before we get into the entertaining moments you\u2019re likely sharing across social media, it\u2019s always worth noting the significance of seeing LGBTQ+ talent present at award shows and recognised for their artistry. This year was the 2022 BRIT Awards opted to\u00a0scrap gendered categories\u00a0and make the platform more accessible to identities that fall outside of the traditional view of gender. As a result, artists that identify as non-binary or trans-non-binary will no longer be ineligible to qualify for certain categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Elsewhere, we saw the BRITs credit LGBTQ+ artists that have paved the way with their critically acclaimed work.\u00a0Lil Nas X\u00a0and Doja Cat were nominated for the International Artist Award and Best International Song. M\u00e5neskin also received a double nomination. The Eurovision winners received a nod for Best International Song and Best International Group. LGBTQ+ allies\u00a0Little Mix\u00a0were also nominated across two categories. The girl group received nominations for Best Group and Best International Song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The allocation of awards was not also confined to mainstream artists. Self-Esteem, an outstanding singer-songwriter, was nominated for Best New Artist and Becky Hill took home an award for Best Dance act. The BRITs gave us a lot to celebrate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to honouring LGBTQ+ talent, this year\u2019s BRITs named a handful of artists across the categories. Here\u2019s our breakdown of the best moments including LGBTQ+ stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>M\u00e5neskin rocked the stage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Italian rockers M\u00e5neskin showed they are much more than Eurovision winners. Taking to the stage to present the award for Best International Group, the band was also double nominated for their inspiring efforts in the last year. Riding on the success of new music and their Eurovision success, M\u00e5neskin have been unapologetically genderfluid in this image and accepting of the LGBTQ+ community.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/thisismaneskin\/status\/1491116688732934149\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Becky Hill made us all emotional<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taking home a deserved win, Becky Hill scooped up a win for Best Dance artist. If her win didn\u2019t make us proud as it is, the singer-songwriter gave a heartfelt speech onstage.\u00a0The British singer, who rose to fame as a contestant on the first-ever season of The Voice UK,\u00a0came out as \u201cqueer\u201d\u00a0last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI just want to say this was fan-voted for and in the two weeks that people could vote, I have never been so heart warmed \u2013 I don\u2019t even know if that\u2019s a word \u2013 but so touched by all of my fans who just wanted to see me do well and support me, thank you so much for making this a possibility for me,\u201d an emotional Becky Hill said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI need to thank my manager Alex\u2026 who funded me when I was 18 just off\u00a0The Voice<em>,<\/em>\u00a0I had no money, who saw me through getting dropped from my record deal, started my own record deal, and signed again to the amazing Polydor. I want to say amazing to you guys because you\u2019ve been amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/BRITs\/status\/1491153572473487366\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Little Simz gave a speech to remember&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Little Simz doesn\u2019t fall under the LGBTQ+ category, her win is a moment that will resonate with all of us. An artist that has continuously churned out award-worthy music, it was time the 27-year-old rapper was recognised for her graft.&nbsp;Simbiatu Ajikawo aka Little Simz&nbsp;gave the strongest speech of the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI wanna say thank you to everyone that\u2019s supported me on this journey so far. My name is Simbiatu Ajikawo. I\u2019m from North London, Islington,\u201d she said during her acceptance speech. \u201c[I] grew up on a council estate, I\u2019m an independent artist and to be here tonight, receiving this award is such a blessing. I\u2019m so grateful.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alongside her heartwarming speech, the artist also gave an incredible performance. The rapper performed her hits Introvert and Woman to a packed arena. To kick things up a gear, the rapped was surprisingly joined on stage by Netflix star Emma Corrin. If you thought Ed Sheeran teaming up with Bring Me The Horizon for the night\u2019s opener was a surprise, then we can definitely say seeing Corrin on stage with Little Simz was a delight.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">EMMA CORIN WEARING HARRIS REED IN THE MIDDLE OF LITTLE SIMZ BRIT PERFORMANCE I ACTUALLY JUST SCREAMED HELLO??!!! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/brits?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#brits<\/a><\/p>&mdash; \u064b (@z00tedzayn) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/z00tedzayn\/status\/1491149250411270145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 8, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We can all relate to Self-Esteem&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rebecca Taylor (aka Self Esteem) has been on a roll. Nominated for the Best New Artist award and with an incredible album under her belt, it\u2019s a shame the singer-songwriter didn\u2019t snag a win. However, speaking to NME, the artist shared details on her masterpiece album\u00a0Prioritise Pleasure.\u00a0\u201cI\u2019m not sure really. I think maybe the pandemic made everybody as depressed as I am at all times so that was cool,\u201d she said. The artist\u2019s record received glowing ratings for its effortless navigation through meaningful topics of self-worth, sex, identity and more. You can watch her BRITs red carpet interview\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=AN9I01OTuSI\">here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Self Esteem created my fave pop album of 2021 and no one deserves an award more. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BRITs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BRITs<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pw9UZc4Kx0\">https:\/\/t.co\/pw9UZc4Kx0<\/a><\/p>&mdash; claire. (@blissfulfiction) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/blissfulfiction\/status\/1491138781030019072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 8, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Annie-Marie ruled (and tumbled) on the stage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Former GAY TIMES cover star sang her heart on our the BRITs stage last night. Performing alongside YouTuber and rapper KSI, the pair put on a great show. The singer took a small fall during her single\u00a0\u201cKiss My (Uh Oh)\u201d and recovered in effortless style. But, of course, when things go awry memes are bound to follow.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/lidolmix\/status\/1491145632983433218\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">anne marie saved that fall so well omg <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BRITs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BRITs<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dk0sfXgiRq\">pic.twitter.com\/dk0sfXgiRq<\/a><\/p>&mdash; \u2728 (@x_erin_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/x_erin_\/status\/1491145662729109504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 8, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The singer later took to Twitter to confirm she was okay and made light of the slight mishap after fans flooded the star with messages.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/AnneMarie\/status\/1491151998393401344\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/AnneMarie\/status\/1491168323694120963\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the full list of winners and nominees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Album of the year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Adele \u2013 30<\/strong><br>Dave \u2013 We\u2019re All Alone In This Together<br>Ed Sheeran \u2013 =<br>Little Simz \u2013 Sometimes I Might Be Introvert<br>Sam Fender \u2013 Seventeen Going Under<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Artist of the Year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Adele<\/strong><br>Dave<br>Ed Sheeran<br>Little Simz<br>Sam Fender<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wolf Alice<\/strong><br>Coldplay<br>D-Block Europe<br>Little Mix<br>London Grammar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Song of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Adele \u2013 Easy On Me<\/strong><br>A1 &amp; J1 \u2013 Latest Trends<br>Anne-Marie, KSI &amp; Digital Farm Animals \u2013 Don\u2019t Play<br>Becky Hill &amp; David Guetta \u2013 Remember<br>Central Cee \u2013 Obsessed With You<br>Dave ft Stormzy \u2013 Clash<br>Ed Sheeran \u2013 Bad Habits<br>Elton John &amp; Dua Lipa \u2013 Cold Heart (Pnau Mix)<br>Glass Animals \u2013 Heat Waves<br>Joel Corry, Raye &amp; David Guetta \u2013 Bed<br>KSI \u2013 Holiday<br>Nathan &amp; 220Kid &amp; Billen Ted \u2013 Wellerman<br>Riton, Nightcrawlers &amp; Mufasa \u2013 Friday<br>Tion Wayne &amp; Russ Millions \u2013 Body<br>Tom Grennan \u2013 Little Bit Of Love<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best new artist<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Little Simz<\/strong><br>Central Cee<br>Griff<br>Joy Crookes<br>Self Esteem<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best international artist<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Billie Eilish<br>Doja Cat<br>Lil Nas X<br><strong>Olivia Rodrigo<\/strong><br>Taylor Swift<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best international group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Silk Sonic<\/strong><br>Abba<br>BTS<br>Maneskin<br>War On Drugs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best international song<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Olivia Rodrigo \u2013 Good 4U<\/strong><br>ATB \/ Topic \/ A7S \u2013 Your Love (9PM)<br>Billie Eilish \u2013 Happier Than Ever<br>Ckay \u2013 Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah)<br>Doja Cat ft SZA \u2013 Kiss Me More<br>Drake ft Lil Baby \u2013 Girls Want Girls<br>Galantis, David Guetta &amp; Little Mix \u2013 Heartbreak Anthem<br>Jonasu \u2013 Black Magic<br>Kid Laroi &amp; Justin Bieber \u2013 Stay<br>Lil Nas X \u2013 Montero (Call Me By Your Name)<br>Lil TJ &amp; 6lack \u2013 Calling My Phone<br>Maneskin \u2013 I Wanna Be Your Slave<br>Polo G \u2013 Rapstar<br>Tiesto \u2013 The Business<br>The Weeknd \u2013 Save Your Tears<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Brits Rising Star<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Holly Humberstone<\/strong><br>Bree Runway<br>Lola Young<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best dance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Becky Hill<\/strong><br>Calvin Harris<br>Fred Again<br>Joel Corry<br>Raye<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best rock\/alternative<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sam Fender<\/strong><br>Coldplay<br>Glass Animals<br>Tom Grennan<br>Wolf Alice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best pop\/R&amp;B<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dua Lipa<\/strong><br>Adele<br>Ed Sheeran<br>Griff<br>Joy Crookes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best hip-hop\/grime\/rap<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dave<\/strong><br>AJ Tracey<br>Central Cee<br>Ghetts<br>Little Simz<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Producer of the year<\/strong><br><strong>Inflo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Songwriter of the year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ed Sheeran<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2022 Brit Awards took place yesterday (8 February). The glamorous ceremony recapped another year of incredible talent, including standout LGBTQ+ acts. We\u2019ve pulled together a list of our favourite queerest moments straight from the night. Featuring performances from\u00a0Adele, Little Simz, Anne-Marie, and Ed Sheeran, the BRIT Awards have long platformed outstanding British talent. 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