Wolf Alice Wins BRIT Award, Rowsell Pleads for Grassroots Venue Protection
Wolf Alice claimed the Best British Group prize at the 2026 BRITs on February 28, marking their second win in the category after taking home the same award in 2022. The North London outfit's acceptance speech became a rallying cry for the UK's struggling small music venues.
The ceremony took place at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena, where frontwoman Ellie Rowsell accepted the trophy from Happy Mondays legends Shaun Ryder and Bez. Her remarks went beyond typical award-show pleasantries, homing in on a crisis affecting Britain's live music infrastructure.
Rowsell opened by acknowledging the band's path to success, thanking early supporters who purchased their
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