2006 Brit Awards
| 26th Brit Awards | |
|---|---|
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| Date | 14 February 2006 |
| Venue | Earls Court |
| Hosted by | Chris Evans |
| Most awards | Kaiser Chiefs |
| Television/Radio coverage | |
| Network | ITV |
The 2006 Brit Awards were the 26th edition of the biggest annual pop music awards in the United Kingdom. They are run by the British Phonographic Industry and took place on 15 February 2006 in Earls Court in London. It attracted 4.70 million viewers, one of the lowest viewed ceremonies. 2007's show went on to pass the 5 million barrier again.
The ceremony was hosted by Chris Evans, who also hosted the 2005 Brit Awards. It lasted about three hours, and the alcohol ban of the previous year had been relaxed. The biggest surprise performance was that from Prince, who reunited with Wendy and Lisa from The Revolution, together with Sheila E. for the performance. 2006's biggest winners were the Kaiser Chiefs, who came away with three awards. Coldplay and Green Day both came away with two awards, Coldplay collecting their sixth overall. Other winners included the Arctic Monkeys for their only nomination, and acts such as KT Tunstall and Kanye West. Arcade Fire were the most unsuccessful act, being nominated for three awards but winning none of them.
Live performers
- Coldplay – "Square One"
- KT Tunstall – "Suddenly I See"
- Kaiser Chiefs – "I Predict a Riot"
- James Blunt – "You're Beautiful"
- Kanye West – "Diamonds from Sierra Leone" / "Gold Digger"
- Kelly Clarkson – "Since U Been Gone"
- Gorillaz – "Dirty Harry"
- Jack Johnson – "Better Together"
- Paul Weller – "Medley"
- Prince – "Te Amo Corazón" / "Fury" / "Purple Rain" / "Let's Go Crazy"
The awards
| MasterCard British Album | Best British Single |
|---|---|
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| Best British Male | Best British Female |
| Best British Group | Best British Breakthrough Act |
| Best British Rock Act | Best British Urban Act |
| Best British Live Act | Best Pop Act |
| Best International Album | |
| Best International Male | Best International Female |
| Best International Group | Best International Breakthrough Act |
| Outstanding Contribution to Music | |
See also
Controversy
- Some of the more famous British pop acts failed to get a nomination. Bands like Girls Aloud and McFly both had top 10 hits in both the single and album charts but neither were nominated, and Oasis who were eligible, but were snubbed in the category of Best Album, only had 2 nominations.