Take That, Mika take key Brits
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Pop reigned supreme at the Brits on Wednesday as Take That and Mika scooped two of the top awards at the British music industry’s big night of the year.
To crown their comeback as one of the longest-running boy bands in the business, Take That fought off tough competition from the Arctic Monkeys and Kaiser Chiefs to be named best British live act.
The Beirut-born Mika opened the show in London with a medley of his hits set against a backdrop of fireworks exploding across the stage before being named best British breakthrough act.
Hip-hop star Kanye West was picked as best international male solo artist, while Mark Ronson, famed for his collaboration with stars such as Amy Winehouse, scooped the best British male solo artist.
Australian Kylie Minogue won the best international female solo artist award.
Winehouse, who earlier this month won five Grammy Awards, joined Mark Ronson on stage to perform the hit “Valerie.”
The Foo Fighters were double award winners, landing the best international album and best international group awards.
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