Brit Awards 2014 | |
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Date | 19 February 2014 |
Venue | The O2 Arena |
Hosted by | James Corden |
Most awards | Arctic Monkeys and One Direction (2) |
Most nominations | Ellie Goulding (5) |
Television/radio coverage | |
Network | ITV YouTube |
Viewership | 4.56 million[1] |
Brit Awards 2014 was held on 19 February 2014. It was the 34th edition of the British Phonographic Industry's annual pop Brit Awards. The awards ceremony was held at The O2 Arena in London and was presented by James Corden for the fourth consecutive year.[2] Leading the nominations was Ellie Goulding with five nominations. Arctic Monkeys and One Direction both won the most awards, winning two awards each.[3][4][5] For the first time ever, a backstage livestream was broadcast on the internet, via YouTube. The stream was hosted by internet vloggers Daniel Howell and Phil Lester, with guests including One Direction and Ellie Goulding. 67-year-old David Bowie became the oldest winner to date of the British Male Solo Artist award.[6]
A new glossy black finish design statue designed by fashion designer Philip Treacy was presented for the first time.[7]