Alex Warren delivered a captivating orchestral rendition of his hit ‘Ordinary’ at the 2026 BRIT Awards, with James Blunt accompanying him on piano. The performance took place at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena on Saturday night, February 28.
Awards Night Highlights
Olivia Dean dominated the evening, securing four major awards, including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Song of the Year for ‘Rein Me In’ alongside Sam Fender. The International Song of the Year category went to ROSÉ and Bruno Mars’ ‘APT.’, which edged out contenders like ‘Ordinary’.
Despite the nomination loss, Warren’s performance featured lush string accompaniment, creating a stirring atmosphere that captivated the audience.
‘Ordinary’ Achieves Milestone Status
‘Ordinary’ topped British radio airplay charts throughout 2025 and holds the record as the longest-running UK Number One single by a US artist this decade. Data from late 2025 also revealed it as the most-streamed track of the 2020s so far, amassing approximately 750 million streams.
Before the show, Warren expressed his gratitude, stating, “The UK is where ‘Ordinary’ first broke and changed my life last year. I am so grateful for all the love from my fans there, and I can’t wait to bring a big performance to the BRITs’ stage for the very first time.”
Other Memorable Moments
Robbie Williams spearheaded an all-star rendition of Ozzy Osbourne’s ‘No More Tears,’ honoring the late Black Sabbath frontman with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Tim Burgess offered a tribute to The Stone Roses’ Mani.
Mark Ronson, recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to Music award, performed a career-spanning medley joined by Dua Lipa and Ghostface Killah. Wolf Alice’s Ellie Rowsell urged greater support for the UK’s grassroots music venues, while Geese’s Max Bassin criticized ICE and advocated for a free Palestine in their acceptance speeches.
Rosalía surprised the crowd with Björk for a stunning performance of ‘Berghain.’
