Charli XCX dominated the Brit Awards with an unprecedented five major wins, marking a defining moment in her transformation from underground music hero to mainstream pop sensation.

The "Brat" star secured victories in all major categories:

• Best Artist
• Best Album
• Song of the Year (for "Guess")
• Best Dance Act
• Songwriter of the Year

Photo Credit: Charli XCX for Condé Nast (VOGUE Taiwan) / CC by 3.0

Upon receiving the Song of the Year award for "Guess," Charli humorously remarked, "I'm really happy that a song about underwear now has a Brit award, very important stuff."

Other notable winners included:

• Stormzy
• Sam Fender
• Ezra Collective
• The Last Dinner Party (Best New Artist)
• Chappell Roan and Fontaines DC (International categories)
• Sabrina Carpenter (Global Success Award)

Addressing the significance of her dance music recognition, Charli stated, "Dance music, electronic music, gets a really bad rep, because everyone is like, 'It's not that deep, is it?' And I kind of feel it is. This genre of music for me is euphoric; it allows me to escape, it allows me to feel on such a deep level."

Industry leaders celebrated her success, with Ed Howard, Co-President of Atlantic Records UK, praising her as "an inspiration and a pioneer." Tony Harlow, CEO of Warner Music UK, added that Charli's international success demonstrates how British artists can still resonate with a worldwide audience.

The ceremony also included a touching video tribute to Liam Payne, who passed away in October.

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