Brit Awards 2012

Brit Awards 2012 was held on 21 February 2012. This was the 32nd edition of the British Phonographic Industry's annual Brit Awards. The awards ceremony was held at The O2 Arena in London for the second time. The ceremony was presented by James Corden. Leading the nominations was Ed Sheeran with four, followed by Adele and Jessie J with three, whilst Bon Iver, Aloe Blacc, Coldplay and Florence and the Machine all had two.

Brit Awards 2012
Date21 February 2012
VenueThe O2 Arena
Hosted byJames Corden
Most awardsAdele and Ed Sheeran (2)
Most nominationsEd Sheeran (4)
Websitebrits.co.uk
Television/radio coverage
NetworkITV
Viewership6.2 million

Amy Winehouse and Whitney Houston received remembrance tributes due to their deaths in July 2011 and February 2012, respectively. Adele picked up two awards for Best British Album and British Female, whilst Sheeran also won two awards for Best British Male and British Breakthrough. Blur received the Outstanding Contribution to Music award. The statue was designed by Peter Blake.

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