Outpoll | Wolf Alice win Best British Group at the BRITs 2026.

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The BRITs have always been a barometer for the state of the industry, and last night's ceremony was no different, with Wolf Alice’s win for Best British Group feeling like a victory for the soul of guitar music itself. The London quartet, led by the ever-articulate Ellie Rowsell, used their moment in the spotlight not just for thanks, but to issue a heartfelt plea for the grassroots venues that birthed them—a necessary reminder of the fragile ecosystem underpinning the UK's musical identity.Their latest album, a critical darling, had already signaled a powerful resurgence, but this award cements their place as torchbearers in a landscape often dominated by pop and hip-hop. The night itself was a curated playlist of spectacle and statement: Jack Whitehall’s hosting, the seismic debut of K-pop's KPop Demon Hunters, and a genre-blurring medley from Mark Ronson with Dua Lipa and Ghostface Killah.Tim Burgess’s tribute to the late Mani of The Stone Roses offered a poignant nod to history, while RAYE’s stunning performance previewed the future. Even the political undercurrents, like the pro-Palestine scarf during Sharon Osbourne's segment, underscored that the BRITs stage is as much a platform for conversation as it is for celebration. In the end, Wolf Alice’s triumph wasn't just about an award; it was a note-perfect chord struck between honoring artistic legacy and advocating for the very stages where the next generation will find its voice.

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