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Oasis Dominate the BRIT Awards – February 19, 1996

At the 1996 Brit Awards, Oasis made a statement loud and clear: they ruled British music. Explore the background, timeline and wider Oasis archive context.

Written by Philip Marks
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Oasis Dominate the BRIT Awards – February 19, 1996
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Awards Won

Oasis took home three major awards that night.

Best British Group

British Album of the Year – (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?

Best British Video – Wonderwall

Britpop Rivalry: Blur and Oasis

At the height of the Blur vs Oasis “Battle of Britpop”, tensions overflowed onto the Brit Awards stage. When accepting Best British Group, Oasis mocked Blur by singing a vulgar parody of “Parklife”—altering the chorus to “Shite‑life” and “Marmite‑life.”The moment was classic Oasis: defiant, cheeky, and media gold.

 

On-stage Antics

The ceremony was not just about awards — it was about swagger. Noel sneered at presenters and rivals alike. Michael Hutchence presented Oasis with an award, only for Noel Gallagher to quip: “Has‑beens shouldn't give awards to gonnabes”, a blow that reportedly didn’t amuse Hutchence.

Meanwhile, fans and the press collectively felt: Oasis didn’t just win—they owned the night

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