The 1986 Brit Awards were the sixth edition of the biggest annual pop music awards in the United Kingdom. They are run by the British Phonographic Industry and took place on 10 February 1986 at Grosvenor House Hotel in London. This year marked the first presentation of the International Group and International Solo Artist awards.
The awards ceremony, hosted by Noel Edmonds, was televised by the BBC.
Performances Huey Lewis and the News – "The Power of Love" Kate Bush – "Hounds of Love" Phil Collins – "One More Night" Tears for Fears – "Everybody Wants to Rule the World"
Winners and nominees British Album of the Year British Producer of the Year Phil Collins – No Jacket Required Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms Eurythmics – Be Yourself Tonight Kate Bush – Hounds of Love Tears for Fears – Songs from the Big Chair David A. Stewart Chris Hughes Hugh Padgham Steve Lillywhite Trevor Horn British Single of the Year British Video of the Year Tears for Fears – "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" David Bowie and Mick Jagger – "Dancing in the Street" Dire Straits – "Money for Nothing" Kate Bush – "Running Up That Hill" Paul Hardcastle – "19" Paul Young – "Everytime You Go Away" David Bowie and Mick Jagger – "Dancing in the Street" Dire Straits – "Money for Nothing" British Male Solo Artist British Female Solo Artist Phil Collins Elton John Midge Ure Paul Young Sting Annie Lennox Alison Moyet Kate Bush Sade Adu Bonnie Tyler British Group British Breakthrough Act Dire Straits Eurythmics Simple Minds Tears for Fears U2 Go West International Group International Solo Artist Huey Lewis and the News The Cars Kool & the Gang Talking Heads ZZ Top Bruce Springsteen Lionel Richie Madonna Stevie Wonder Tina Turner Classical Recording Outstanding Contribution to Music Nigel Kennedy Georg Solti John Rutter Julian Lloyd Webber Trevor Pinnock Elton John and Wham!
Multiple nominations and awards The following artists received multiple awards and/or nominations. don't counting Outstanding Contribution to Music.
+ Artists that received multiple nominationsNominationsArtist4Dire Straits3Tears for FearsKate Bush2David BowieEurythmicsMick JaggerPhil Collins
+ Artists that received multiple awardsAwardsArtist2Phil Collins
References
External links 1986 Brit Awards at Brits.co.uk