2001 Brit Awards

The 2001 Brit Awards were the 21st edition of the biggest annual pop music awards in the United Kingdom. They are run by the British Phonographic Industry and took place on 26 February 2001 at Earls Court in London.[1][2] last present year in Soundtrack/Cast Recording.

21st Brit Awards
Date26 February 2001
VenueEarls Court
Hosted byAnt & Dec
Most awardsRobbie Williams (3)
Most nominationsCraig David (6)
Television/radio coverage
NetworkITV

Performances
Artist(s) Song(s)
Coldplay "Trouble"
Craig David "Fill Me In"
Destiny's Child "Independent Women Part I"
Eminem "The Real Slim Shady"
Hear'Say "Pure and Simple"
Robbie Williams "Rock DJ"
Sonique "It Feels So Good"
Westlife "Uptown Girl"
U2 "One"
"Beautiful Day"
"Until the End of the World"

Winners and nominees
British Album of the Year
(presented by Samuel L. Jackson)		 Soundtrack/Cast Recording
British Single of the Year
(presented by David Ginola and Joely Richardson)		 British Video of the Year
(presented by Graham Norton and Jane Horrocks)
British Male Solo Artist
(presented by Geri Halliwell)		 British Female Solo Artist
(presented by Jamie Oliver and Jules Oliver)
British Group
(presented by Fay Ripley)		 British Breakthrough Act
(presented by Pete Tong and Sara Cox)
British Dance Act
(presented by Audley Harrison and Denise Lewis)		 British Pop Act
(presented by Cat Deeley)
International Male Solo Artist
(presented by Elton John)		 International Female Solo Artist
(presented by Donny Osmond and Helena Christensen)
International Group
(presented by Huey Morgan and Kylie Minogue)		 International Breakthrough Act
(presented by Hear'Say)

Outstanding Contribution to Music

List of British Newcomer shortlist

Multiple nominations and awards
Two-time winner Coldplay
Artists that received multiple nominations
Nominations Artist
6 Craig David
5 Coldplay
4
(3)		 Moloko
Robbie Williams
Toploader
3
(4)		 All Saints
David Gray
Sonique
Westlife
2
(8)		 Artful Dodger
Britney Spears
Fatboy Slim
Jamelia
Jill Scott
Pink
Radiohead
Ronan Keating
Artists that received multiple awards
Awards Artist
3 Robbie Williams
2 Coldplay

Notable moments

Noel Gallagher and A1

During the ceremony, boy band A1 picked up the 'Award for Best Newcomer'. At the end of the night, Oasis Guitarist Noel Gallagher walked onto stage to present U2 with their 'Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music'. As Gallagher took the microphone at the start of his presenting speech, he said "This award ceremony over the years has been accused of not having a sense of humour, but when you see A1 winning best newcomer, you know that someone's taking the piss somewhere". A1 were apparently offended, and in April 2001 they performed a cover version of the Oasis song "Don't Look Back in Anger" in a mocking way, live using instruments, and not a backing track, as Gallagher had also called the band "manufactured".[3]

References
  1. "Brits 2001: The nominations". BBC News. 15 January 2001. Archived from the original on 6 October 2017. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
  2. "Robbie Wins Big, David Comes Up Empty At Brit Awards". Billboard. 27 February 2001. Archived from the original on 10 July 2018. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
  3. "A1 TAKE ON NOEL". NME. 22 April 2001. Retrieved 22 April 2001.
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