Fontaines D.C. spoiled the Australian party at the 2025 BRIT Awards, where the Irish alternative rock band beat Amyl and the Sniffers and Confidence Man for Best International Group.
When the BRITs nominations were called out in late January, Amyl and Confidence Man made history as the first two Australian groups nominated in the Best International Group category in the same year.
Hopes of a rare Australian victory in that category were snuffed out early Sunday, March 2nd when the Irish alternative rock band beat Amyl and ConMan for the spoils.
For Fontaines D.C., it was a second win in the Best International Group with the Dublin outfit snaring the International Group trophy in 2023.
Ironically, the band weren’t able to collect the award in person because they’re currently on tour in Australia, a national run produced by Handsome Tours.
During his taped speech, frontman Grian Chatten admitted he and his Fontaines bandmates were “buzzing” with their latest win, and took a moment out to pay tribute to Amy Taylor and co.
“Amyl and the Sniffers, if you’re there, we’re sorry we’re not having a drink with you. You’re one of the most inspiring bands in the world at the moment,” Chatten remarked. “This is for all of us.”
Amyl and the Sniffers this week embark on a tour of South America, while Confidence Man are on the road in North America.
The last Australian act to win Best International Group at the BRITs was Kevin Parker’s Tame Impala, who took the title in 2016 from a shortlist that included U2.
Meanwhile, big winner at the 2025 BRIT Awards was Charli XCX, who nabbed four trophies: Song of the Year, Dance Act, Artist of the Year, and Album of the Year. Charli, who recently headlined the Laneway festival tour of Australia, also collected the Honorary Songwriter of the Year prize, while Brat‘s executive producer A.G. Cook won producer of the year.
Also winning big at London’s O2 was Chappell Roan, who won in the International Artist and International Song categories, and Sam Fender, who won in the Rock/Alternative Act category and performed the title song from his new album, People Watching.
Dua Lipa had a night to forget, however, as she failed to convert any of her four nominations, while The Cure and Central Cee went 0-3.
Read the full list of winners here.
