Brit Awards 1990


Brit Awards 1990 was the tenth 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 18 February 1990. The ceremony was held at the Dominion Theatre in London for the first time, having previously been held at the Royal Albert Hall, and was hosted by Cathy McGowan.

Performances

  • Lisa Stansfield – "All Around the World"
  • Neneh Cherry – "Manchild"
  • Nigel Kennedy – Vivaldi's Four Seasons
  • Various Artists with appearance by The Cookie Crew – "The Brits 1990 "
  • Phil Collins – "Another Day in Paradise"
  • Soul II Soul – What Is Soul II Soul

    Winners and nominees

Multiple nominations and awards

The following artists received multiple awards and/or nominations. don't counting Outstanding Contribution to Music.
NominationsArtist
4Lisa Stansfield
4Soul II Soul
3De La Soul
3Eurythmics
3Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers
3Neneh Cherry
3Simply Red
3Tears for Fears
2The Beautiful South
2Bobby Brown
2Fine Young Cannibals
2Guns N' Roses
2Holly Johnson
2Jason Donovan
2Kate Bush
2Paul McCartney
2Phil Collins
2Stock Aitken Waterman

AwardsArtist
2Fine Young Cannibals
2Neneh Cherry
2Phil Collins

Notable moments

Freddie Mercury

The 1990 Brit Awards saw the final public appearance of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury. Queen appeared at the ceremony to receive the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music. Mercury – who had been suffering from AIDS since 1987 but had not yet disclosed it to the public – did not make a speech, as Brian May did the talking on behalf of the other members, but his gaunt appearance was noticeable. He briefly thanked the public and wished them goodnight before Queen left the stage. Mercury died in November 1991 from complications resulting from AIDS.