Dua Lipa takes fans behind-the-scenes at the BRITs

Dua Lipa takes fans behind-the-scenes at the BRITs
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Dua Lipa had a night to remember on Saturday as she made a surprise appearance at the BRIT Awards in Manchester.

The singer wowed the crowds at the Co-Op Live with a performance during Mark Ronson's set.

In an Instagram photo dump on Monday she gave fans a glimpse at her top secret rehearsals, as she practiced her dance moves and the stunt which saw her lowered onto the stage via a huge disco ball.

Dua, 30, looked nothing short of incredible as she first entered in a furry jacket before removing it to reveal a skimpy black playsuit and knee high boots, showing off the full look on Insta.

Later in the night she celebrated her surprise performance by hitting Warner's party at The Cut & Craft venue.

The party concept was based around the iconic 90s rave scene in Manchester film 24 Hour Party People with a playful twist.

Inside the iconic 90s rave, poodle printed carpets had been added to the extravagant room alongside giant poodle inflatables and immersive lighting and a soundscape by L-Acoustics.

The Lipa family supported Dua's brother Gjin, who took to the decks to kick-off the night for the star-studded crowd with an incredible set.

Proud sister Dua was spotted taking photos on her phone of her brother performing to the crowd.

The 46th edition of the BRIT Awards took place at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena for the first time on Saturday.

Olivia Dean swept the floor as she took home four awards - winning in every category she was nominated for.

The British singer and songwriter, 26, won Best Artist, Best Album, Best Song and Best Pop Act.

In the Song of the Year category Olivia was nominated for two, for her single Man I Need, as well as her song Rein Me In with Sam Fender - which won.

Olivia, 26, became the first woman to claim the UK's No 1 single and album in the same week since Adele in 2021, with her song Man I Need and album The Art Of Loving, both released in 2025.

It was a completely different night for Lily Allen who didn't take home any awards.

While she dominated the charts last year with the release of her fifth studio album West End Girl, Lily Allen failed to beat Miss Dean in categories Artist of the Year, Album of the Year and Best Pop Act categories.

The singer, 40, used the album to chronicle the collapse of her marriage to Stranger Things star David Harbour, 50, and detailed his alleged affair with 'Madeline' whilst they were together.

Despite being nominated eight times previously, the Not Fair hitmaker has only ever won one BRIT award and did not attend this year's ceremony.

Dua turned the after party into a family affair, partying with her sister Rina, 24, and brother Gjin, 20, who was djing at the event

Her father Dukagjin, 56, was also at the Manchester party, held at Cut & Craft

Dua had all her loved ones nearby at the rave-themed party,hitting the dancefloor with her childhood best friend Sarah Lysander

Manchester born Noel Gallagher, 58, was honoured with this year's Songwriter of the Year award,after he reunited with his brother Liam for their mammoth Oasis reunion tour.

Sharon Osbourne, 73,took to the stage to accept an award on behalf of her late husband Ozzy Osbourne,who was honoured with the BRITs Lifetime Achievement Award.

Comedian Jack Whitehall returned to present the ceremony for the sixth time,having previously hosted the event in 2018,2019,2020,2021,and 2025.

He stepped away in 2022 when Mo Gilligan took over for two ceremonies,and Maya Jama,Roman Kemp,and Clara Amfo co-hosted the event together in 2024.

This was his first time presenting in Manchester,and Whitehall,38,credits the city as shaping his early comedy career after he studied at The University Of Manchester.

The 46th edition of the BRIT Awards took place at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena for the first time on Saturday

Dua was among a string of big names including Harry Styles and Olivia Dean to perform at the event

Ten-time Grammy Award winning artist and producer Mark Ronson, 50, received the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award, before taking to the stage to perform.

The BRIT Awards have been held annually at London's O2 Arena since 2011, but the Daily Mail revealed that the annual showpiece, regarded as the biggest night in British music, would be held in Manchester this year and is likely to move around the UK in different locations for the foreseeable future.

Comedian Jack Whitehall returned to present the ceremony for the sixth time,having previously hosted the event in 2018,2019,2020,2021,and 2025.

He stepped away in 2022 when Mo Gilligan took over for two ceremonies,and Maya Jama,Roman Kemp,and Clara Amfo co-hosted the event together in 2024.

This was his first time presenting in Manchester,and Whitehall,38,credits the city as shaping his early comedy career after he studied at The University Of Manchester.