Olivia Dean Shines at the Brit Awards, Winning Four Honors and Delivering a Stunning Performance!

OLIVIA Dean was queen of the Brit Awards last night, scooping four gongs — ten years after she attended the ceremony as a student.

won the best artist, album and pop act categories and the publicly voted song of the year with Rein Me In, with fellow award-winner .

Olivia Dean was queen of the Brit Awards, scooping four gongs — ten years after she attended the ceremony as a studentCredit: Reuters London-born Olivia stunned on the red carpetCredit: Getty

London-born Olivia , who stunned on the red carpet, also performed on stage, a decade on from partying at the event as a student in 2016.

Her impressive haul followed the success of her second studio album, The Art of Loving, which spent seven weeks at No1 following its release last year.

The songstress celebrated by holding a private afterparty in where the ceremony was held.

The switch to the city’s marked the first time the event has been staged outside .

A source said: “Olivia wanted to thank everyone around her for their support. She sees the success of the evening as a group effort.”

Olivia won a place at the free Brit School in Croydon, South London, aged 15, following in the footsteps of singer-songwriter former students , and .

She enrolled on a theatre course but later switched to songwriting as she began creating tracks on a second-hand piano which she begged her mum, Christine, to buy.

Speaking about the Brit School, Olivia said: “It set me up for life. I knew what I wanted for myself and it taught me so much. I just think it is a magic place.

“Look at all the people it has produced and will continue to do so.”

Last summer, with her American drummer boyfriend as they stepped out at the tennis championships together.

Born in 1999, Olivia grew up in Highams Park, , to a British dad and Jamaican-Guyanese mum.

Her maternal grandmother emigrated to the UK as part of the Windrush generation aged 18.

As a result, Olivia refers to herself as a “product of bravery”.

Her success in all of the four categories in which she was nominated follows her triumphs at the in the US last month.

Holding back tears as she collected the for best new artist, she said: “I guess I want to say that I am up here as a granddaughter of an immigrant. I am a product of bravery and I think those people deserve to be celebrated.”

Last night’s Brits, hosted by comedian for the sixth time, was dominated by women for a third year running, following the success of and .

Olivia performs on stage at the awardsCredit: Getty Olivia with fellow award-winner Sam FenderCredit: Getty Olivia speaks to the audience after winning with SamCredit: Shutterstock Editorial

Former star performed a week before he releases his fourth album, .

Harry is an investor in the £350million-plus Co-Op Live venue, which opened in 2024.

British record producer and musician also performed with singer .

The awards have moved from London for the first time in their 48-year history.

star scooped songwriter of the year.

PinkPantheress picked up producer of the year.

Oasis star Noel Gallagher scooped songwriter of the yearCredit: Reuters Wolf Alice scooped group of the year, from left: Joel Amey, Theo Ellis, Ellie Rowsell and Joff OddieCredit: Getty The breakthrough artist award went to Lola YoungCredit: Getty Spanish singer Rosalia won international artistCredit: Getty

Spanish singer Rosalia won international artist, and New Zealand and South Korean singer Rosé collected the gong for international song of the year.

Meanwhile, previous winner Sam Fender triumphed in the alternative/rock act category, while Wolf Alice scooped group of the year.

The breakthrough artist award went to , while international group went to Brooklyn rockers Geese.

Best R&B act was claimed by group Sault. Dave picked up the hip hop/grime/rap act gong.

Speaking about his pre-show warm up, host Jack said: “It tends to be always the same.

“I lock myself in a toilet and try to hide from all the people banging down the dressing room door trying to get me to change lines from my monologue or tweak introductions.

“That’s mainly my pre-show routine ­— trying to make as little noise as possible, so that they don’t find me.”

RAYE won the prize for the most dressing rooms.

The singer, 28, who performed at the show, had five rooms for her band.

Meanwhile, fellow performer Harry Styles, 32, had a private area decked out with limited edition bars of Tony’s Chocolonely.

KING HARRY

opened the Brit Awards last night accompanied by 50 dancers and a gospel choir.

performed his new single Aperture at the Co-op Live arena in Manchester.

Harry Styles opened the Brit Awards last night accompanied by 50 dancers and a gospel choirCredit: AFP

He wore a white shirt, tie and pinstripe trousers as he danced on stage in a halo of light.

Host Jack Whitehall commented: “Wow, what a way to warm you up — the equivalent to sitting on the washing machine for a few minutes.”

Speaking previously about the venue, in which he is an investor, Harry said: “Manchester is an incredible city, filled with incredible people, and I couldn’t be happier being involved in this project.”

His fourth studio album — Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally — is out on March 6.

GUESTS were served a reduced carbon three-course meal.

The menu showed the carbon footprint of each dish which included a celeriac starter and venison main course.

A Manchester tart dessert was a nod to the new home of the ceremony.

enjoyed an evening at the city’s Soho House on Friday night.

The footie pundit, 40, was seen with friends at the club where US DJ Roger Sanchez, 58, performed.

A source said: “Wayne kept a low profile and was ushered in by security.”

JACK’S MANDY GAG GOT AXED

ITV did not screen host joke about the Peter Mandelson scandal.

The comedian talked to Manchester mayor Andy Burnham and said: “This must be the politicians’ table. I thought I saw Peter Mandelson on the list — oh no sorry that was another list — my bad.”

Jack Whitehall’s joke about the Peter Mandelson scandal was not screenedCredit: Reuters

Mandelson was pals with financier Jeffrey Epstein.