1. David Bowie And Pet Shop Boys(01 of15)
Open Image ModalTwo of the biggest names in British music teamed up for this live performance of Bowie's song 'Hallo Spaceboy', which the pop duo provided backing vocals for.David Bowie was also given the award for Outstanding Contribution To Music on the night, for shaping the world of pop music as we know it. (credit:Richard Young/Rex Shutterstock)
2. Yep, That's Tony Blair(02 of15)
Open Image ModalBowie was given his prestigious award by then-leader of the opposition, Tony Blair, who also gave a short speech welcoming him to the stage. (credit:JMEnternational via Getty Images)
3. Alanis Morissette Is Crowned International Breakthrough(03 of15)
Open Image ModalA then-22-year-old Alanis took the award home after releasing her smash album, 'Jagged Little Pill', beating competition from Foo Fighters, Garbage, Boyzone and yes, even Tina Arena.Here she is, after being presented the award by 'Doc Martin' star Martin Clunes, and Bob The Builder himself, Neil Morrissey. (credit:Rex Shutterstock)
4. The Blur vs. Oasis Rivalry Reaches Fever Pitch(04 of15)
Open Image ModalThe two UK-based bands were engaged in a much-publicised Britpop rivalry, so when Oasis triumphed in the Best British Group category, they couldn't resist making a dig at their opponents.Taking to the stage to collect his award, Liam Gallagher sang the Blur tune 'Parklife', but with the lyrics changed, imaginatively, to 'Shitelife'.Burn. (credit:Richard Young/Rex Shutterstock)
5. Take That Make A Rare Post-Robbie Appearance(05 of15)
Open Image ModalJust a week after devastating fans with the news they were splitting up, Take That made one off their first post-Robbie Williams appearances, to pick up the award for Best British Single ('Back For Good', if you're wondering, which, of course, features Robbie).They also performed what would be their final single for almost a decade, a cover of the Bee Gees classic 'How Deep Is Your Love'. (credit:Richard Young/Rex Shutterstock)
6. Liam Gallagher Faces Backlash For 'Has-Been' Comment(06 of15)
Open Image ModalWhen presented with the award for Best British Video by INXS singer Michael Hutchence, Liam Gallagher prompted eye-rolls around the country when he said in his acceptance speech: 'Has-beens shouldn't be giving awards to gonna-bes...'Michael Hutchence did get his own back, though, subtly referencing the fact he was 'better than Oasis' in backing vocals on his track, 'Elegantly Wasted'. (credit:Richard Young/Rex)
7. Oasis Win Big(07 of15)
Open Image ModalIn fact, it was a great night for Oasis, who took home three awards over the course of the evening, for Best British Album, Best British Group and Best British Video.As you can see from this snap, Liam Gallagher was truly honoured. (credit:Rex Shutterstock)
8. Jarvis Cocker's Infamous Stage Invasion(08 of15)
Open Image ModalLiam Gallagher wasn't the only popstar whose rump gained attention, though, as Jarvis Cocker notoriously stormed the stage while Michael Jackson was performing, lifting his shirt and mooning while MJ sang 'Earth Song'.He later claimed it was a protest about his use of children during the performance, but was ultimately questioned by the police on suspicion of causing injury towards three of the kids on stage. Fortunately for the Pulp singer, nothing came of it. (credit:ITV)
9. 'What About Elephants? Have We Lost Their Trust?'(09 of15)
Open Image ModalAs you can see, MJ's performance of 'Earth Song' was as subtle and understated as always. (credit:Richard Young/Rex Shutterstock)
10. 'Artist Of A Generation'(10 of15)
Open Image ModalMichael Jackson was actually in attendance to be given the Artist Of A Generation gong, which we're 100% positive definitely wasn't an award invented purely to get him there.Definitely not.Here he is getting a cuddle from Bob Geldof, after collecting the award. (credit:Richard Young/Rex Shutterstock)
11. Jon Bon Jovi Collected The Award For Best International Group And Looked Dreamy(11 of15)
Open Image ModalHello! (credit:Rex Shutterstock/Richard Young)
12. Mick Hucknall Performs!(12 of15)
Open Image ModalBecause the biggest night in music simply would not be complete without a blast of Simply Red's 'Fairground', right?Good waistcoat too. (credit:Richard Young/Rex Shutterstock)
13. Alanis Morissette Kills It(13 of15)
Open Image ModalYoung Alanis may have lost out in the category of International Female to Björk (and what a category it was, with Celine Dion, Mariah Carey and k.d. lang also nominated), but she did get her moment in the spotlight, getting the thumbs up with her angst-ridden performance of 'Hand In My Pocket'. (credit:Richard Young/Rex Shutterstock)
14. The 'Impossible Princess' Makes An Appearance(14 of15)
Open Image ModalNot collecting an award (it had, after all, been two years since her last eponymous album), but presenting one. It would be six years before we next saw Kylie at the Brit Awards, but given that the appearance in question would be her 'Can't Get You Out Of My Head' performance in 2002, it was more than worth the wait. (credit:Rex Shutterstock)
15. Iggy Pop Actually Wore A Shirt(15 of15)
Open Image ModalAnd, apparently, was the inspiration behind Lucius Malfoy... (credit:Rex Shutterstock)