Brit Awards 1987
Brit Awards 1987 was the seventh edition of the Brit Awards, an annual pop music awards ceremony in the United Kingdom. It was organised by the British Phonographic Industry and took place on 9 February 1987 at Grosvenor House Hotel in London.
The awards ceremony, hosted by Jonathan King, was televised by the BBC.
Performances
- Chris de Burgh – "The [Lady in Red (Chris de Burgh song)|The Lady in Red]"
- Curiosity Killed the Cat – "Down to Earth (Curiosity Killed [the Cat song)|Down to Earth]"
- Five Star – "Can't Wait Another Minute"
- Level 42 – "Lessons [in Love (Level 42 song)|Lessons in Love]"
- Simply Red – "Holding Back the Years"
- Spandau Ballet – "Through the Barricades"
- Whitney Houston – "How Will I Know"
Winners and nominees
Outstanding Contribution to Music">Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music">Outstanding Contribution to Music
- '''Eric Clapton'''
Multiple nominations and awards
The following artists received multiple awards and/or nominations.| Nominations | Artist |
| 4 | Peter Gabriel |
| 3 | Simply Red |
| 2 | Chris de Burgh |
| 2 | Dire Straits |
| 2 | Five Star |
| 2 | The Housemartins |
| 2 | Pet Shop Boys |
| Awards | Artist |
| 2 | Peter Gabriel |