Bold statement: Wolf Alice’s BRITs 2026 moment wasn’t just another live appearance—it signaled a pivotal chapter in their evolution, teaming up with The Last Dinner Party for a landmark London show and sharing the stage with Harry Styles in a night packed with high-profile moments.
Wolf Alice spoke with NME at the BRITs 2026 about collaborations with Harry Styles and their decision to bring The Last Dinner Party on board for their upcoming London headline, one of their biggest gigs yet. Watch the full interview above.
The North London band paused on the red carpet at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena the night before they won Best British Group for the second time. Ellie Rowsell used the moment to highlight the importance of supporting UK grassroots venues in her acceptance speech, reinforcing their commitment to the live-music ecosystem that helped shape their career.
Their fourth studio album, The Clearing, released last summer, has earned widespread praise and marked their first new material since 2021’s Blue Weekend. The album helped propel them to a major festival slot at Glastonbury 2025 and has been a defining step in their ongoing artistic expansion.
Bassist Theo Ellis recalled that their recording process was a blend of nerves and excitement, a natural reaction when pushing beyond familiar ground for an evolving band. He described the creative period as a mix of worry, anticipation, and exhilaration, underscoring how growth often lives outside comfort zones.
Looking ahead to their July 5 show at London’s Finsbury Park, their biggest headline event to date, Wolf Alice’s drummer Joel Amey spoke about curating a formidable lineup that includes The Last Dinner Party, Lykke Li, Rachel Chinouriri, Keo, and Florence Road. He said the lineup feels like a dream realized, and Ellie Rowsell added that they selected acts they genuinely admire, after seeing The Last Dinner Party perform in Los Angeles and being inspired to invite them.
Guitarist Joff Oddie shared a moment of humility: a suggestion to recruit The Last Dinner Party seemed unlikely at first, yet he’s thrilled they said yes. The band praised The Last Dinner Party as one of the best live acts—tight and musical—with two strong records behind them (Prelude To Ecstasy and From The Pyre).
Amey described curating a lineup that resonates with Wolf Alice as music-lovers and performers as a particularly meaningful experience. The chance to program a bill featuring artists they actually attend shows for underscores how deeply personal and enjoyable the process was.
On stage at the BRITs, Wolf Alice delivered a fearless performance of The Sofa, joining a stacked lineup that included Harry Styles—whose appearance marked his first public performance in three years since announcing his new album Kiss All The Time. Disco Occasionally, which features Rowsell on backing vocals for some tracks—an arrangement Rowsell described as a real pleasure to contribute to, even before hearing the full project in its entirety.
This year’s ceremony was hosted by Jack Whitehall and marked a historic shift as the BRITs moved from London to Manchester for the first time in its 46-year history. Noel Gallagher earned Songwriter of the Year, PinkPantheress took home Producer of the Year, and Ozzy Osbourne was posthumously honored with the BRITs Lifetime Achievement Award following his passing last year. Robbie Williams also performed with members of Ozzy’s band, adding to the night’s memorable cross-generational moments.
Olivia Dean emerged as the night’s top winner, clinching Album of the Year for The Art Of Loving. For the full list of winners, you can explore the official BRITs coverage.
In short, the 2026 BRITs served as a showcase of artistic collaboration and boundary-pushing performances, with Wolf Alice’s evolving sound and strategic partnerships at the center of the evening’s conversations. Where do you stand on this era of cross-pertilization in pop and indie music—and which collaboration would you like to see next? Share your thoughts in the comments.
