The 1975 were on Wednesday named best British group and won the biggest prize of the night, the British Album of the Year, for "A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships."

Harris, a Scottish DJ who has recorded worldwide hits, triumphed for the first time at the Brits, taking the Producer prize and British Single category for his "One Kiss" collaboration with singer Dua Lipa.

American singer-songwriter Pink, who closed the event with a medley of her hits, was honoured with the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award.

Soulful singer Jorja Smith won Best Female Solo Artist, after triumphing with the Critics' Choice Award at last year's ceremony. Summer hit "Shotgun" singer George Ezra won the British Male Solo Artist.

British Artist Video of the Year went to all-girl group Little Mix for their "Woman Like Me" collaboration with rapper Nicki Minaj while "Leave a Light On" singer Tom Walker won British Breakthrough Act.

The show, at London's O2 arena, featured several performances by the likes of Ezra, Little Mix and The 1975. Australian star Hugh Jackman opened the ceremony with a performance from his musical film "The Greatest Showman."

In the international categories, chart-topper Ariana Grande took International Female Solo Artist while Canadian Drake took International Male Solo Artist

The Carters, made up of married duo Beyonce and her rapper husband Jay-Z, took the International Group prize.

Australian Associated Press