Brit Awards 1985
United Kingdom music awards
1985 Brit Awards | ||||
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Date | 11 February 1985 | |||
Venue | Grosvenor House Hotel | |||
Hosted by | Noel Edmonds | |||
Most awards | Frankie Goes to Hollywood (2) | |||
Most nominations | Frankie Goes to Hollywood (5) | |||
Television/radio coverage | ||||
Network | BBC | |||
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The 1985 Brit Awards were the fifth edition of the biggest annual pop music awards in the United Kingdom. They are run by the British Phonographic Industry and took place on 11 February 1985 at Grosvenor House Hotel in London. This year marked the first presentation of the British Video of the Year and Soundtrack/Cast Recording awards, and the last presentation of the defunct International Artist award.
For the first time, the awards ceremony was televised by the BBC.[1]
Performances
- Alison Moyet – "All Cried Out"
- Bronski Beat – "Smalltown Boy"
- Howard Jones – "What Is Love"
- Nik Kershaw – "Wouldn't It Be Good"
- Tina Turner – "What's Love Got to Do with It"
Winners and nominees
Multiple nominations and awards
The following artists received multiple awards and/or nominations.
Nominations | Artist |
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5 | Frankie Goes to Hollywood |
3 | Bronski Beat |
Nik Kershaw | |
Sade | |
Wham! | |
2 | Colin Davis |
Queen | |
U2 |
Awards | Artist |
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2 | Frankie Goes to Hollywood |
References
- ^ "The British Record Industry Awards". 7 February 1985. p. 40 – via BBC Genome.
External links
- 1985 Brit Awards at Brits.co.uk
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- Brits Billion Award
- British Album of the Year
- British Artist of the Year
- British Producer of the Year
- British Rock/Alternative Act
- British Dance Act
- British Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act
- British R&B Act
- British Pop Act
- British Group
- Best New Artist
- Outstanding Contribution to Music
- Rising Star
- Brit Award for Song of the Year
- International Artist
- International Group
- International Song
- Songwriter of the Year