Brit Awards 1986 Explained

1986 Brit Awards
Date:10 February 1986
Venue:Grosvenor House Hotel
Host:Noel Edmonds
Previous:1985
Main:Brit Awards
Next:1987
Most Awards:Phil Collins (2)
Most Nominations:Dire Straits (4)
Network:BBC

The 1986 Brit Awards were the sixth edition of the biggest annual pop music awards in the United Kingdom. They are run by the British Phonographic Industry and took place on 10 February 1986 at Grosvenor House Hotel in London. This year marked the first presentation of the International Group and International Solo Artist awards.

The awards ceremony, hosted by Noel Edmonds, 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 Group
  • Bruce Springsteen
Classical RecordingOutstanding Contribution to Music

Multiple nominations and awards

The following artists received multiple awards and/or nominations. don't counting Outstanding Contribution to Music.

Artists that received multiple nominations
NominationsArtist
4Dire Straits
3Tears for Fears
Kate Bush
2David Bowie
Eurythmics
Mick Jagger
Phil Collins

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: British Record Industry Awards. 6 February 1986. 3246. 49. BBC Genome.
  2. Web site: Brit Awards 1986. 2 March 2021. Brit Awards. https://web.archive.org/web/20121014053139/http://www.brits.co.uk/history/shows/1986. 14 October 2012.