Brit Awards 2012

At the ceremony which featured performances from a host of music stars, Adele, One Direction and Bruno Mars were just some of the winners.


Adele 'so proud to be British' as she wins best female. The 23-year-old from Tottenham won best British female and best album for 21.


She accepted the album award from George Michael and earned a standing ovation as she said: "Nothing makes me prouder than coming here with six Grammys... I'm so proud to be British and flying the flag."


Best British single – the only award of the night chosen by a public vote – went to What Makes You Beautiful by X Factor boyband One Direction.


The international awards went to Bruno Mars (best male), Rihanna (best female) and Foo Fighters (best group). Lana Del Rey won best international breakthrough act.


Emeli Sande took home the Critics’ Choice award, which marks out an artist tipped for success in 2012. Blur received the Outstanding Contribution award.