Brit Awards 1995 was the 15th edition of the Brit Awards, an annual

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awards ceremony in the

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. It was organised by the

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and took place on 20 February 1995 at

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. Blur won four awards, the most any artist gained in a single ceremony.

Performances

* Blur – " Girls & Boys" *

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– "Let It Rain" *

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– "Patience of Angels" *

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", " Philadelphia Freedom" & "

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– "Baby Love" *

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" *

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" *

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– " Back for Good"

Winners and nominees

Outstanding Contribution to Music

References

External links

Brit Awards 1995 at Brits.co.uk
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