Geese, the Brooklyn band, won International Group of the Year at the 2026 Brit Awards.
The award marked a major breakthrough for the New York group, whose music blends post-punk intensity with art-rock and experimental influences. Geese were competing against established acts including Haim, Tame Impala and Turnstile, as well as Huntrix, the fictional group associated with KPop Demon Hunters.
Geese’s Brooklyn identity is central to the question: they are an American band, so they competed in an international category rather than the British Group category. Cat Burns presented the award during the ceremony.
The 2026 Brit Awards expanded their international focus while also spotlighting emerging artists. Geese’s win followed their growing critical reputation and helped distinguish them from similarly nominated rock acts. Tame Impala and Turnstile were nominees, not the winners, which makes the options plausible but incorrect.