Charli XCX scoops five Brit Awards as Fontaines DC win and Chappell Roan honours Sinéad O’Connor in acceptance speech

Meanwhile, Irish band Fontaines DC won best international group, while Chappell Roan dedicated her award to the late Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor, and the trans community.

British star Charli XCX (32) also secured artist of the year; dance act; song of the year for her track Guess featuring US superstar Billie Eilish; and she was awarded the songwriter of the year trophy that was announced earlier in the week.

Charli has had an impressive 12 months which saw the infectious electronic-pop tracks on Brat soar up the charts and inspire a trend, with fans embracing the “brat summer” cultural movement which promoted self-love, positive body image and sultry style choices.

Brat was named the 2024 Collins Word Of The Year, redefined as “characterised by a confident, independent and hedonistic attitude”.

Taking to the stage at The O2 in London on Saturday to accept the album of the year award, the singer said she had “always felt like an outsider” particularly in the British…