Arctic Monkeys, Paul McCartney Album Sales Given Huge BRITs Boost

Performers at this years BRIT Awards have all received a huge sales boost following the awards ceremony on Wednesday (February 20th).

Sir Paul McCartney, who picked up the outstanding contribution award, has seen sales of his recent solo album, ‘Memory Almost Full’, rise by 515%.

Arctic Monkeys, who were the nights big winners taking home the Best British Album and Group awards, have seen sales of their second album, ‘Favourite Worst Nightmare’, rise by 151%.

The impact of the BRIT Awards on artists’ music sales is continuing to grow year after year.

Last year, the music industry earned an additional £4million thanks to the publicity created by the ceremony.

To see all the stars arriving at the ceremony go to our arrivals gallery, HERE.

To see all the onstage action from this years BRIT Awards, including Sir Paul McCartney and Amy Winehouse,  CLICK HERE.