Brit Awards 1985 Explained

1985 Brit Awards
Date:11 February 1985
Venue:Grosvenor House Hotel
Host:Noel Edmonds
Previous:1984
Main:Brit Awards
Next:1986
Most Awards:Frankie Goes to Hollywood (2)
Most Nominations:Frankie Goes to Hollywood (5)
Network:BBC

The 1985 Brit Awards were the fifth edition of the biggest annual pop music awards in the United Kingdom. They are run by the British Phonographic Industry and took place on 11 February 1985 at Grosvenor House Hotel in London. This year marked the first presentation of the British Video of the Year and Soundtrack/Cast Recording awards, and the last presentation of the defunct International Artist award.

For the first time, the awards ceremony was televised by the BBC.[1]

Performances

Winners and nominees

British Album of the YearBritish Producer of the Year
British Single of the YearBritish Video of the Year
British Male Solo ArtistBritish Female Solo Artist
British GroupBritish Breakthrough Act
International ArtistSoundtrack/Cast Recording
Comedy RecordingClassical Recording
Special AwardOutstanding Contribution to Music

Multiple nominations and awards

The following artists received multiple awards and/or nominations.

Artists that received multiple nominations
NominationsArtist
5Frankie Goes to Hollywood
3Bronski Beat
Nik Kershaw
Sade
Wham!
2Colin Davis
Queen
U2

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The British Record Industry Awards. 7 February 1985. 3195. 40. BBC Genome.