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Brit Awards 2001 was the 21st edition of the annual pop music Brit Awards awards ceremony in the United Kingdom. They are run by the British Phonographic Industry and took place on 26 February 2001 at Earls Court in London.

Performances

Winners and nominees

Outstanding Contribution to Music

• U2

List of British Newcomer shortlist

Multiple nominations and awards

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".

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.

External links

• Brit Awards 2001 at Brits.co.uk

• Brit Awards
• 2001 music awards
• 2001 in British music
• 2001 in London
• 2001 awards in the United Kingdom
• February 2001 events in the United Kingdom