Brit Awards 2023: The 23 Must-See Moments From This Year's Ceremony

Ash Percival

February 11, 2023 at 7:18 p.m.·7 min read

The Brit Awards 2023 took place on Saturday

If you were down the pub instead of being at home watching the Brit Awards on Saturday night, you missed out.

There were plenty of memorable moments as the stars descended on London’s O2 Arena for the biggest night in the British music calendar.

There were incredible performances from the likes of Harry Styles, Lizzo and Sam Smith and Kim Petras, as well as some amazing red carpet looks and a couple of political moments.

So if you need brining up to speed on what went down, we’ve rounded up all the top moments you need to see...

1. We knew Sam Smith wouldn’t let us down on the red carpet and they certainly did not. Instantly iconic.

Sam Smith

2. Harry Styles’ red carpet look was unmistakably Harry (although we reckon not everyone will be pleased to see peplum making a comeback).

Harry Styles attends The BRIT Awards 2023 at The O2 Arena

3. Lizzo channeled golden glamour on the red carpet, and we were fully here for it.

Lizzo attends The BRIT Awards 2023 at The O2 Arena

4. Can we also take a minute to appreciate AJ Odudu’s incredible jumpsuit too, please?

AJ Odudu on the red carpet

5. Meanwhile, Lewis Capaldi’s paparazzi poses were so Lewis Capaldi.

It's the poses for me @lewiscapaldi #BRITs pic.twitter.com/WFobWdnJdX
— BRIT Awards (@BRITs) February 11, 2023

6. Jessie J looked sensational.

Jessie J providing unmatched energy at the @BRITs 🔥🤯 pic.twitter.com/7Hgyp80bMo
— BuzzFeed UK (@BuzzFeedUK) February 11, 2023

7. Harry kicked things off in style (sorry) with an energetic performance of As It Was

Harry a atuar As It Was nos #BRITS 2023 pic.twitter.com/f2Citp7DCE
— Harry Styles Portugal (@TheHSPortugal) February 11, 2023

8. Best British Dance Act Becky Hill panicked she was making a mess of her acceptance speech, but paid heartfelt tribute to her fellow nominees and joined Beyoncé in honouring the LGBTQ+ community for creating “the best genre on earth”.

So here for #BeckyHill shouting out the queer community after winning Best Dance Act at the #BRITs 🏳️🌈🥰✨#BRITs2023 #BRITAwards pic.twitter.com/sMPLVGZuJV
— MTV UK (@MTVUK) February 11, 2023

9. Speaking of Beyoncé, while she could not be there in person, we were actually blessed to receive not one, but two, video messages from Queen Bey, after she picked up International Artist Of The Year and Best International Song for Break My Soul.

A message from our International Artist of the year, @Beyonce! 🙌 #BRITs pic.twitter.com/xK5bCO6OZK
— BRIT Awards (@BRITs) February 11, 2023

10. And here she is posing with her gongs in suitably incredible Insta photoshoot.

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11. Salma Hayek was joined by some “esteemed colleagues” as she presented the Best Pop/RnB prize.

Salma Hayek presents an award at the Brits

12. Host Mo Gilligan had people making the same joke after he got Lewis Capaldi’s name wrong.

I’m such a huge fan of Sam Capaldi #BRITs pic.twitter.com/xmjYLqoZ9t
— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) February 11, 2023

13. He also cracked a cheeky joke about former health secretary Matt Hancock.

I’ve had a word with security, do not worry, Matt Hancock will not be here but you’ll catch him on some show. He’ll be on Casa Amor tomorrow night.”

14. From the outfit, the vocals and the choreo, absolutely everything about Lizzo’s performance was a total joy.

Those vocals, those moves, that outfit! Love you @lizzo 😍

Watch now via: https://t.co/mFYtAONxvo #BRITs pic.twitter.com/CvQg5aT4T6
— BRIT Awards (@BRITs) February 11, 2023

15. Harry was sat next to his sister Gemma at the ceremony, and they had lots of cute moments when he won his various prizes.

This reaction >#BRITs pic.twitter.com/CD4HIc0KkO
— BRIT Awards (@BRITs) February 11, 2023

16. In his acceptance speech for Artist Of The Year, Harry acknowledged his privilege and paid tribute to the female artists who did not get shortlisted in the category that was dominated by men.

🍉 | Harry dedicaçant son award de Artist Of The Year à Charli XCX, Mabel, Rina Sawayama, Becky Hill et Florence Welch ce seuls des artistes masculins ont été nominé dans la catégorie !
pic.twitter.com/cG1SKkdFLA
— OT5 Updates FR ✨ (@OT5UpdatesFR) February 11, 2023

17. Directioners also got excited when he gave an honourable mention to his former bandmates in his speech.

Screaming crying throwing up @Harry_Styles #BRITs pic.twitter.com/XCDdynyDo2
— BRIT Awards (@BRITs) February 11, 2023

18. Harry also had a lovely little hug with Lewis (or should that be Sam?) Capaldi.

Bonus footage of the Harry and Lewis hug #BRITs pic.twitter.com/2RUIFw86x6
— BRIT Awards (@BRITs) February 11, 2023

19. You might have missed the reference in Wet Leg’s acceptance speech for Best Alternative/Rock Act

Wet Leg just quoted the infamous Arctic Monkeys BRIT Award acceptance speech #BRITs pic.twitter.com/DaHhDy0euH
— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) February 11, 2023

20. One of the band’s members also had a clear message for the Conservative Party.

Wet Leg band member, Joshua Omead Mobaraki says "Fuck the Tories" during their acceptance speech at the Brit Awards 2023.#BRITs #Brits2023 #WetLeg #Tories #Conservatives pic.twitter.com/O8TzrZMjed
— EmpireArtStudios (@EmpireArtStudio) February 11, 2023

21. There was an unexpected moment when, due to technical difficulties, bosses had to replay an old Adele performance to fill time.

A year-old performance from Adele was played at the Brit Awards after the show ran into technical difficulties

22. Everything about Sam Smith and Kim Petras’ performance was seriously amazing.

It was heating up on the BRITs stage, courtesy of @samsmith and @kimpetras 🥵 #BRITs pic.twitter.com/CAIygf5FOq
— BRIT Awards (@BRITs) February 11, 2023

23. And Stormzy’s rendition of Hide & Seek was absolutely stunning.

Beautiful performance of 'Hide & Seek' from #Stormzy tonight. @BRITs2023 🥰

🎥: BRIT Awards Limited 2023 pic.twitter.com/LX9MWuwBfi
— BFBS Radio (@BFBSRadioHQ) February 11, 2023

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Sam Smith

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Lizzo

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Harry Styles

Neil Mockford via Getty Images

Maya Jama

Samir Hussein via Getty Images

Lewis Capaldi

David M. Benett via Getty Images

Leigh-Anne Pinnock

Mike Marsland via Getty Images

Stormzy

JMEnternational via Getty Images

Clara Amfo

David M. Benett via Getty Images

Salma Hayek

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Keisha Buchanan, Mutya Buena and Siobhan Donaghy from the Sugababes

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Tina Barrett, Rachel Stevens and Jo O'Meara

David M. Benett via Getty Images

AJ Odudu

JMEnternational via Getty Images

Michelle Visage and Nella Rose

David M. Benett via Getty Images

Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black

Gareth Cattermole via Getty Images

Bimini Bon-Boulash

David M. Benett via Getty Images

Mo Gilligan

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Becky Hill

Samir Hussein via Getty Images

Alex Scott

Mike Marsland via Getty Images

Billie Piper

Samir Hussein via Getty Images

Sam Ryder

Samir Hussein via Getty Images

Leomie Anderson

Samir Hussein via Getty Images

Shania Twain

Samir Hussein via Getty Images

Mollie King

David M. Benett via Getty Images

Vick Hope

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Jordan North

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Jessie J

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Daisy May Cooper

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Roman Kemp

Samir Hussein via Getty Images

Flo

David M. Benett via Getty Images

Lucien Laviscount

David M. Benett via Getty Images

Ben Aldridge

Neil Mockford via Getty Images

Munroe Bergdorf

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Aitch

JMEnternational via Getty Images

Rina Sawayama

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Naomi Ackie

David M. Benett via Getty Images

David Guetta

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Ella Henderson

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Ellie Goulding

Samir Hussein via Getty Images

MNEK

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Kate and Rio Ferdinand

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Cat Burns

Samir Hussein via Getty Images

Adwoa Aboah

Dave J Hogan via Getty Images

Charli XCX

Dave J Hogan via Getty Images

Ashley Roberts

Ian West - PA Images via Getty Images

Jodie Turner-Smith

JMEnternational via Getty Images

Nova Twins

Gareth Cattermole via Getty Images

Kamille

JMEnternational via Getty Images

Eliza Rose

David M. Benett via Getty Images

Gabriels

Gareth Cattermole via Getty Images

Megan McKenna

JMEnternational via Getty Images

Jodie Harsh

Dave J Hogan via Getty Images

Ashnikko

Samir Hussein via Getty Images

Rhian Teesdale and Hester Chambers of Wet Leg

JMEnternational via Getty Images

Joe Baggs and George Baggs

Samir Hussein via Getty Images

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1. We knew Sam Smith wouldn’t let us down on the red carpet and they certainly did not. Instantly iconic.

2. Harry Styles’ red carpet look was unmistakably Harry (although we reckon not everyone will be pleased to see peplum making a comeback).

3. Lizzo channeled golden glamour on the red carpet, and we were fully here for it.

4. Can we also take a minute to appreciate AJ Odudu’s incredible jumpsuit too, please?

5. Meanwhile, Lewis Capaldi’s paparazzi poses were so Lewis Capaldi.

6. Jessie J looked sensational.

7. Harry kicked things off in style (sorry) with an energetic performance of As It Was

8. Best British Dance Act Becky Hill panicked she was making a mess of her acceptance speech, but paid heartfelt tribute to her fellow nominees and joined Beyoncé in honouring the LGBTQ+ community for creating “the best genre on earth”.

9. Speaking of Beyoncé, while she could not be there in person, we were actually blessed to receive not one, but two, video messages from Queen Bey, after she picked up International Artist Of The Year and Best International Song for Break My Soul.

10. And here she is posing with her gongs in suitably incredible Insta photoshoot.

11. Salma Hayek was joined by some “esteemed colleagues” as she presented the Best Pop/RnB prize.

12. Host Mo Gilligan had people making the same joke after he got Lewis Capaldi’s name wrong.

13. He also cracked a cheeky joke about former health secretary Matt Hancock.

14. From the outfit, the vocals and the choreo, absolutely everything about Lizzo’s performance was a total joy.

15. Harry was sat next to his sister Gemma at the ceremony, and they had lots of cute moments when he won his various prizes.

16. In his acceptance speech for Artist Of The Year, Harry acknowledged his privilege and paid tribute to the female artists who did not get shortlisted in the category that was dominated by men.

17. Directioners also got excited when he gave an honourable mention to his former bandmates in his speech.

18. Harry also had a lovely little hug with Lewis (or should that be Sam?) Capaldi.

19. You might have missed the reference in Wet Leg’s acceptance speech for Best Alternative/Rock Act

20. One of the band’s members also had a clear message for the Conservative Party.

21. There was an unexpected moment when, due to technical difficulties, bosses had to replay an old Adele performance to fill time.

22. Everything about Sam Smith and Kim Petras’ performance was seriously amazing.

23. And Stormzy’s rendition of Hide & Seek was absolutely stunning.

Sam Smith

Lizzo

Harry Styles

Maya Jama

Lewis Capaldi

Leigh-Anne Pinnock

Stormzy

Clara Amfo

Salma Hayek

Keisha Buchanan, Mutya Buena and Siobhan Donaghy from the Sugababes

Tina Barrett, Rachel Stevens and Jo O'Meara

AJ Odudu

Michelle Visage and Nella Rose

Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black

Bimini Bon-Boulash

Mo Gilligan

Becky Hill

Alex Scott

Billie Piper

Sam Ryder

Leomie Anderson

Shania Twain

Mollie King

Vick Hope

Jordan North

Jessie J

Daisy May Cooper

Roman Kemp

Flo

Lucien Laviscount

Ben Aldridge

Munroe Bergdorf

Aitch

Rina Sawayama

Naomi Ackie

David Guetta

Ella Henderson

Ellie Goulding

MNEK

Kate and Rio Ferdinand

Cat Burns

Adwoa Aboah

Charli XCX

Ashley Roberts

Jodie Turner-Smith

Nova Twins

Kamille

Eliza Rose

Gabriels

Megan McKenna

Jodie Harsh

Ashnikko

Rhian Teesdale and Hester Chambers of Wet Leg

Joe Baggs and George Baggs

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