The BRIT Awards are around the corner, with the biggest night in UK music taking place on March 1 2025 and set to be broadcast on ITV 1 and ITV X.
As much as we love to see an awards ceremony go out without a hitch, for fear of second hand embarrassment and that awkward feeling something might go wrong, the BRITs themselves have had a history of memorable or controversial moments.
Many will recall when Chumbawumba attacked then Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott with a bucket of water at the 1998 event, or as you’ll discover the cause celebre that occurred between Jarvis Cocker and Michael Jackson at the 1996 ceremony.
We’ve taken a look through the annals of the ceremony to bring what we think are 9 of the most memorable or controversial moments that took place during the live awards ceremony, in the hopes similar situations don’t occur at this year’s ceremony at London’s The O2.
Though secretly, let’s be honest - it’s kind of a little more wild when things do go wrong.
9. Little Mix acceptance speech - 2021
When Little Mix became the first all-female group to win Best British Group, they used their platform to highlight the lack of recognition for girl groups in the industry. It was a celebratory yet poignant moment that resonated with fans and critics alike. | Getty Images