Brit Awards 2016: In pictures

Adele broke down in tears during the ceremony, saying it meant so much to be so "warmly received"

Adele has dominated this year's Brit awards winning three from four nominations plus a trophy celebrating her global success - presented to her from space by British astronaut Tim Peake.

We take a look at some of the pictures of the night.

The musical tribute to David Bowie, following his death in January at the age of 69, was performed by his band, accompanied by Lorde. Annie Lennox introduced Bowie's friend Gary Oldman to the stage to receive a Brits icon award on his behalf

Coldplay's latest award - for best British group - makes them the most successful band in the ceremony's history.

Rihanna was joined on stage by Drake for a performance of their hit, Work - both wearing bright white outfits

The British breakthrough act award, voted for by Radio 1 listeners, was picked up by Catfish and the Bottlemen who kept their thank you speech to a minimum

Best British male solo artist James Bay performed twice during the show - once with Justin Bieber and once with his own band

There was a mid-show change of costume for hosts Ant and Dec - who have said it is their last time presenting the Brits - with Ant McPartlin emerging wearing a blue ballgown

Australian band Tame Impala picked up the award for best international group

Little Mix gave a dramatic performance of Black Magic - but failed to magic up any awards during the evening

Justin Bieber picked up the prize for best international male solo artist

New dad Louis Tomlinson looked overjoyed to accept One Direction's latest Brit award

Adele's closing performance, of When We Were Young, saw images of the singer projected onto screens