It was Raye’s night time as she made historical past on the Brit Awards, successful six of the seven prizes she was nominated for – beating Blur, Adele and Harry Styles’ file 4 wins at a single ceremony.

She can be the primary lady to win songwriter of the 12 months.

Collecting her prizes barefoot, she mentioned: “The artist I was three years ago would not believe I’m in control – I’m my own boss.”

Dua Lipa received greatest pop act whereas Kylie Minogue received the worldwide icon award.

Dua Lipa thanked her followers for “giving me this radical sense of confidence that I can do anything”.

She additionally thanked her father and supervisor, Dukagjin Lipa, calling him her “Dadager Dougie”, including: “I’m so grateful we get to do this together.”

Raye’s first award, for tune of the 12 months for Escapism, was given to her by former subpostmistress Jo Hamilton, who was a sufferer of the Horizon IT scandal.

Mrs Hamilton, who was falsely accused of stealing £36,000 from the Post Office, mentioned on stage at London’s O2 area: “I want to thank everyone in the country for the love and the support they have given the postmasters.

“Please can you retain on supporting us as a result of, regardless of what the federal government says, they are not paying the postmasters.”

Raye, clearly amazed and overwhelmed by her wins, took her grandmother Agatha on stage with her by the time she was collecting her sixth, to collect album of the year. It was presented by her former headteacher from the Brits School, Stuart Worden.

Raye had years of rejection from her record label before being freed from her contract, allowing her to keep the songs she had written.

The singer-songwriter decided to release them herself, and her song Escapism – which won song of the year – went viral on TikTok and then to number one.

“You simply do not perceive what this implies to me,” the singer said between sobs. “I’m ugly crying on nationwide tv.

“All I ever wanted to be was an artist, and now I’m an artist with an album of the year. Thank you so much, this is too much – come on Grandma, let’s go.”

The present was offered by Clara Amfo, Maya Jama and Roman Kemp, and Amfo, who was Raye’s “first radio play” on BBC Radio 1 10 years in the past, instructed the singer: “There is no such thing as an overnight success, I am so proud of you.”

Raye additionally referred to as for the music trade to “give songwriters master royalty costs”, saying: “It means if the songs win big, the writers get to win too – please allow that to happen.”

Best worldwide artist was received by US singer-songwriter SZA, who managed to beat stars together with the mighty Taylor Swift.

Kylie, who has offered greater than 80 million information globally and was the primary feminine artist to attain a primary album in 5 consecutive many years within the UK, mentioned as she collected her award she can be “sobbing with Raye”.

“It’s been 36 years and counting of experiences together. What gets me is a love of music and connection with people,” she mentioned.

“There’s a part of me that’s still a 14-year-old girl dreaming of making music. Thank you to anyone who’s been part of my journey, you have my heart for ever and always.”

She sang a medley of her hits, showing on an enormous podium in a flowing purple, PVC gown, earlier than eradicating it to disclose a white gown and black thigh boots, as she joined her dancers at stage stage.

Kylie is following on from her success at the Grammys final month, the place she received her second award – 20 years after her first.

Other winners on the night time included Calvin Harris, who received greatest dance act.

He kissed his spouse, BBC Radio 1 DJ Vick Hope, as he collected his award and thanked his collaborator, singer Ellie Goulding.

“Ellie, I wouldn’t be on this stage this year if it wasn’t for you, what you brought to Miracle was unbelievable,” he mentioned, referencing their single.

“I couldn’t have done it with anybody else in this room.”

Miley Cyrus received International Song of the Year for her vastly profitable single Flowers, and Jungle received group of the 12 months.

The three hosts included a skit the place they wearing Traitors cloaks, replicating the hit BBC One TV present by casting votes for who ought to carry out subsequent.

They have been joined by none apart from two of the present’s contestants – Ross Carson and his Mum Diane, each of whom misplaced out on the massive prize, however have gained reputation since leaving the present.

Although this second went down properly with the crowds, some viewers of the present on X have been fast to poke enjoyable at different facets of it.

One X consumer in contrast the viewers with the “sad Oompa Loompa” on the ill-fated Willy Wonka experience, which went viral on social media lately. They wrote: “Omg this is all so low energy… has ITV served them all half a cup of lemonade & one jelly bean?”

But one user said the ceremony was “outshining the Grammys in every way being the actual award ceremony that recognises talent and not payola”.

Raye’s win for Best R&B Act prompted reward from singer Mahalia, who efficiently referred to as on the Brits to present R&B its personal class.

“That’s how you do it. Against all the odds. Come on our girl… couldn’t be prouder!!!!!” she posted on X.

Another consumer poked enjoyable on the executives at Raye’s previous file label, with a gif of Homer Simpson, from TV sequence The Simpsons, disappearing backwards right into a hedge.