 
 Adele and Ed Sheeran were the big winners at this year's BRIT Awards in London.
Adele took home the prestigious Album of the Year for her 2011 album '21' along with British Female Solo Artist. 
Foo Fighters won Best International Group, while Lana Del Rey picked up International Breakthrough Act. 
The males made their mark on The BRITS; with Ed Sheeran taking home the award for British Male Solo Artist and Best Breakthrough Act, while Coldplay continued their reign with Best Group. 
Bruno Mars beat Bon Iver for International Breakthrough Act.
Blur reunited to collect the ‘Contribution To Music Award’. 
The 2012 BRIT Awards was hosted by James Corden at London's O2 Arena.
BRIT Awards 2011 winners list: 
British Male Solo Artist – Ed Sheeran 
British Female Solo Artist – Adele
British Breakthrough Act – Ed Sheeran
British Group – Coldplay
British Single – One Direction ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ 
Mastercard British Album Of The Year – Adele, '21'
International Male Solo Artist – Bruno Mars
International Female Solo Artist – Rihanna
International Breakthrough Act – Lana Del Rey 
International Group – Foo Fighters
Contribution to Music Award – Blur 
Critics' Choice – Emeli Sande (winner)
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