The winners of every category at the 2024 Brits, updated as the ceremony progresses
October 2023
Jorja Smith review – high art from the woman in black
The R&B queen looks inward and means business in this strong showcase of her new album – though the good-time girl still makes an appearance
July 2023
‘I don’t even know how to be me quite yet’: Jorja Smith on self-doubt, body positivity and her stunning second album
Living in her childhood town, the two-time Brit award winner is finally content. But, she says, insecurity still creeps in – especially after ferocious scrutiny of her appearance
August 2021
Shaybo: Queen of the South review – the Lewisham rapper shows a soft side
The dancehall-influenced artist comes of age on a star-studded mixtape full of confidence
May 2021
Lockdown culture
Live at Worthy Farm review – beautiful music marred by technical meltdown
Access problems mean this could be remembered as a failure – but the filmed performances, from Coldplay’s twinkling spectacular to Kano’s dynamic theatre, are superb
Club culture
Live at Worthy Farm: follow along with Glastonbury’s livestreamed festival
With a lineup including Coldplay, Michael Kiwanuka, Haim and Wolf Alice, Glastonbury’s livestreamed show is the next best thing to being there. Follow along here as it airs online
The Guardian picture essay
Behind the scenes at Glastonbury’s Live at Worthy Farm – photo essay
Jorja Smith: Be Right Back review – keeping the same flame burning
Culture in peril
Glastonbury: PJ Harvey, Jarvis Cocker, George Ezra and Róisín Murphy join livestream bill
March 2021
Culture in peril
Glastonbury live-stream festival: Coldplay, Michael Kiwanuka and Haim to perform
Damon Albarn, Idles, Jorja Smith, Kano, Wolf Alice and Honey Dijon will also appear at Live at Worthy Farm, a ticketed virtual event on 22 May
September 2019
Mercury prize 2019: Dave wins for Psychodrama, plus all the action as it happened
Streatham MC beats Idles and Slowthai for the most prestigious award in British music – follow our coverage here
August 2019
Two-step verification: is AJ Tracey ushering in a UK garage revival?
The west London hitmaker is leading a resurgence that’s more than just nostalgia
June 2019
The best Glastonbury TV and radio to enjoy at home
Field Day review – Skepta and Jorja Smith impress in London's edgelands
April 2019
Grime once again dominates Ivor Novello awards nominations
Politically charged work well represented but female songwriters miss out
At 21, Jorja Smith has already worked with everyone from Drake to Kendrick Lamar. Now, up for a Grammy and three Brit Awards, she’s on the cusp of superstardom
