BRIT Awards Manchester: Olivia Dean's Big Night, Surprise Guests

0:00I'm Corey, and this is your Pulse of the UK, UK News. Today, brought to you by NordVPN. Fast, reliable online privacy. Links in the episode description. The Bird Awards landed in Manchester for the first time last night at the co-op live arena, drawing huge stars like Harry Styles, Mark Ronson, Ray, Olivia Dean, and Rosalia. Olivia Dean stole the show as the top winner, grabbing artists of the year, mastercard album of the year, and pop-act, among other honors. Local legends from Happy Mondays, Bez and Sean Ryder, brought classic Manchester chaos while presenting an award, shouting out the city and cracking. Up-host Jack Whitehall during a wild-table moment with Pattington Bear. Fans love the North South banter, with plenty of jokes about Manchester's vibe, mixed into performances and speeches, including Ahasian the Raver. Joining B.R.I.T. schoolkids in the crowd pit. Surprise guests lit up the night, from Dua Libba dropping in on a glitter ball during

1:02Mark Ronson's medley, to Bjork joining Rosalia for a standout set. Hale does one of the best ever, plus stunts like a fake stage invasion during somber's performance. Viewers at home missed uncensored gems due to heavy TV bleeping, like roasts of politicians including Andy Burnham seated front row, and bold. Acceptance speeches, leaving everyone buzzing about this rowdy, unforgettable shift to Manchester.