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The 2010 Brit Awards took place on Tuesday 16 February 2010. It was the 30th edition of the British Phonographic Industry's annual pop music awards. The awards ceremony was held at Earls Court in London for the last time. The ceremony was broadcast live on ITV, hosted by Peter Kay with Fearne Cotton doing the side of stage coverage. Research the winners and nominees here: 1. British Male Solo Artist Winner: Dizzee Rascal Nominees: Calvin Harris Mika Paolo Nutini Robbie Williams 2. British Female Solo Artist Winner: Lily Allen Nominees: Bat for Lashes Florence & the Machine Leona Lewis Pixie Lott

3. British Breakthrough Act Winner: JLS Nominees: Florence & the Machine Friendly Fires La Roux Pixie Lott 4. British Group Winner: Kasabian Nominees: Doves Friendly Fires JLS Muse 5. British Album Winner: Lungs Florence & the Machine Nominees: Tongue N'Cheek Dizzee Rascal West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum Kasabian It's Not Me, It's You Lily Allen Sunny Side Up Paolo Nutini

6. British Single Winner: Beat Again JLS Nominees: Breathe Slow Alesha Dixon Bad Boys Alexandra Burke Ft Flo Rida Fight For This Love Cheryl Cole The Climb Joe McElderry In For The Kill La Roux The Fear Lily Allen Mama Do Pixie Lott Break Your Heart Taio Cruz Number 1 Tinchy Stryder Ft N-Dubz 7. Brits Performance Of 30 Years Winner: Spice Girls Wannabe/Who Do You Think You Are (1997) Nominees: Bee Gees Stayin' Alive/How Deep is Your Love (1997) Bros I Owe you Nothing (1989)

Coldplay Clocks (2003) Eurythmics & Stevie Wonder Angel (1999) Girls Aloud The Promise (2009) Kanye West Gold Digger (2006) Kylie Minogue Can't Get You Out of my Head (2002) Michael Jackson Earth Song (1996) Paul McCartney Live & Let Die (2008) Pet Shop Boys Go West (1994) Robbie Williams & Tom Jones The Full Monty Medley (1998) Scissor Sisters Take Your Mama (2005) Take That Beatles Medley I Wanna Hold Your Hand/Hard Day's Night/ She Loves You (1994) The Who Who Are You (1988) 8. International Male Solo Artist Winner: Jay-Z Nominees: Bruce Springsteen Eminem Michael Buble Seasick Steve

9. International Female Solo Artist Winner: Lady GaGa Nominees: Ladyhawke Norah Jones Rihanna Shakira 10. International Breakthrough Act Winner: Lady GaGa Nominees: Animal Collective Daniel Merriweather Empire of the Sun Taylor Swift 11. International Album Winner: The Fame Lady GaGa Nominees: Merriweather Post Pavilion Animal Collective The E.N.D. Black Eyed Peas Walking on a Dream Empire of the Sun The Blueprint Jay-Z

12. Brits Album Of 30 Years Winner: Oasis (What's the Story) Morning Glory? Nominees: Coldplay A Rush of Blood to the Head Dido No Angel Dire Straits Brothers in Arms Duffy Rockferry Keane Hopes & Fears Phil Collins No Jacket Required Sade Diamond Life The Verve Urban Hymns Travis The Man Who 13. British Producer Winner: Paul Epworth Nominees: Jim Abbiss Ethan Johns Steve Lillywhite

14. Critics' Choice Winner: Ellie Goulding 15. Outstanding Contribution To Music Winner: Robbie Williams