Which musician received Outstanding Contribution to Music at the 2026 Brit Awards?

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Mark Ronson received the Outstanding Contribution to Music award at the 2026 BRIT Awards. The honour recognised his influence as a musician, producer and DJ across several generations of popular music.

Ronson first built a reputation in New York’s club scene before becoming a high-profile producer and recording artist. His credits include work with Amy Winehouse, whose album “Back to Black” became one of the landmark records of the 2000s, as well as collaborations with artists such as Adele, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga and Queens of the Stone Age.

At the ceremony, Ronson marked the award with a career-spanning medley featuring Dua Lipa, Ghostface Killah, Serge Pizzorno and members of Amy Winehouse’s band. The award is distinct from the BRITs Lifetime Achievement honour, which went to Ozzy Osbourne in 2026. Robbie Williams performed in the Ozzy tribute, but he did not receive Ronson’s award.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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