Which winner performed Man I Need at the 2026 Brit Awards?

Olivia Dean performed “Man I Need” at the 2026 Brit Awards. The performance showcased the upbeat pop, R&B and gospel-influenced single from her second studio album, The Art of Loving.

Released on 15 August 2025, “Man I Need” became Dean’s first UK number-one single and one of her defining breakthrough songs. Its lyrics focus on recognising the kind of love and commitment a person deserves, while its danceable production gives the song a bright, celebratory feel.

Dean was also one of the ceremony’s biggest winners. She won four awards, including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for The Art of Loving, Pop Act and Song of the Year for “Rein Me In” with Sam Fender. A common mix-up is to confuse the song she performed with her winning Song of the Year entry: “Man I Need” was nominated, but “Rein Me In” took the award.