Duffy became the first female singer to ever win three awards in the same year, and only Blur, in 1995, has ever won more awards at a single ceremony.

The ceremony was hosted by a number of celebrities, including Kylie Minogue, who also performed song Can't Get You Out Of My Head. The list of performers featured U2, Coldplay, Take That, Duffy herself and more.

The list of winners is:
British Album – Duffy, Rockferry
British Group – Elbow
British Single – Girls Aloud, The Promise
British Male Solo Artist – Paul Weller
British Female Solo Artist – Duffy
British Breakthrough Act – Duffy
British Live Act – Iron Maiden
International Album – Kings of Leon, Only By The Night
International Group – Kings of Leon
International Male Solo Artist – Kanye West
International Female Solo Artist – Katy Perry
Critics’ Choice Award – Florence & The Machine
British Producer of the Year – Bernard Butler
Outstanding Contribution to Music – Pet Shop Boys