BRITs 2016 - The Best Of Instagram

Ticket got lost in the post? Here's all you need to know about the 2016 BRIT awards via Instagram

BRITS 2016 Instagram
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Ticket got lost in the post? Here's all you need to know about the 2016 BRIT awards via Instagram

As one of the most heady and wild nights of the year, it's no surprise that the A-list were out in force at the 2016 BRIT awards at the O2 arena last night. Everyone from Adele to The Weeknd and even one half of One Direction made it out for the UK?s biggest music awards.

While the red carpet certainly had its moments - erm, did anyone see the video of Craig David serenading us? - some of the best action was kept for Instagram.

We've gathered some of the best behind the scenes moments from the A-listers in attendance so you don't have to spend hours scouring for all the insider goss.

Music head honcho, Simon Cowell joined Instagram and posted his first pictures last night, including several sweet photos of all the X Factor alumni in attendance on the night. While Cheryl Cole practised her Snapchat skills ahead of the night and Rihanna posed for a portrait with photographer Mary McCartney backstage.

Jess Glynne and Geri Halliwell made public their friendship - who knew?! - by sharing a selfie while Geri popped up again on her 'sister, Emma Bunton's instagram. Could there be a reunion on the cards?

Surprise guest, Drake posted several photos of him and Rihanna grinding on stage for their raunchy performance of 'Work', including one with the caption 'living the dream'. Well, indeed.

Rudimental forwent the dinner on offer and instead opted to bring their own Nandos into the venue (#Goals) while One Directioner Liam Payne shared a photo of the bucket (yes, a literal bucket) of booze on his table. We're guessing he may have a sore head this morning.

While Little Mix chose to show off their outfits on the social media platform, the next day Fearne Cotton tried to work out whether she'd had a scuffle at the event. 

Emma Bunton and Geri Halliwell

Check out our gallery to see the best Insta-moments from the Brits 2016...

Emma Bunton and Geri Halliwell

Emma Bunton and Geri Halliwell

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Check out our gallery to see the best Insta-moments from the Brits 2016...

Caroline Flack

Caroline Flack

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'Still in traffic #brits'

Lana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey

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'Thank you'

Jamie Campbell Bower

Jamie Campbell Bower

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'The calm before the storm.  An amazing night of ALLLL the pop music.  Thank you to @rayban and @wbr for having us. #brits'


Jess Glynne

Jess Glynne

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'I feel like I won tonight and I can't thank my amazing team and my amazing family enough!  I love everyone so much! X'

Charlotte Wiggins and Sam Rollinson

Charlotte Wiggins and Sam Rollinson

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@Brits: '@SamRollinson and @CharlotteWiggins KNOW how to work a London skyline!!! #Brits'

Simon Cowell and Little Mix

Simon Cowell and Little Mix

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'proud @LittleMix'

Caroline Flack and Lucky Blue Smith

Caroline Flack and Lucky Blue Smith

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'table buddy @luckyblue'

Ella Eyre

Ella Eyre

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'Thanks for having meh @brits @rayban'

Rudimental

Rudimental

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'We only brought @nandosuk to the Brits! #cheekynandos #brits'

Simon Cowell and Louis Tomlinson

Simon Cowell and Louis Tomlinson

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'Great night #Brits2016'

Simon Cowell and Fleur East

Simon Cowell and Fleur East

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DSquared2 and Lara Stone

DSquared2 and Lara Stone

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'Stone cold fox Lara Stone #BRITS2016'

Years & Years

Years & Years

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'Found some more babes @wolfaliceband let me love you'

Perrie Edwards

Perrie Edwards

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'Oh what a night!'

Jade Thirlwall

Jade Thirlwall

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'Brit Awards 2016'

Rihanna

Rihanna

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@MaryAMcCartney: 'first shot of the night #Rihanna @badgalriri @brits @instagram #brits

Liam Payne

Liam Payne

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'He's ready #britawards'

Geri Halliwell and Jess Glynne

Geri Halliwell and Jess Glynne

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'@thebrits.  Fantastic atmosphere'

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell

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'Brit Awards 2016'

Jess Glynne

Jess Glynne

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@MaryAMcCartney: 'love this moment @JessGlynne #BRITS @Instagram'

Drake and Rihanna

Drake and Rihanna

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'living the dream'

Drake

Drake

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'Proud of you as always'

Suki Waterhouse

Suki Waterhouse

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'What a night, I HUGGED ADELE!!! #britawards'

Ant & Dec

Ant & Dec

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'Champagne time! D #BRITs'

Rat Boy

Rat Boy

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'GOING BRIT AWARDS IM GONNA TRY SHAKE JUSTIN BIEBERS HAND'

Cheryl Cole

Cheryl Cole

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'Practising my snap ;) #BRITS'

Mark Ronson

Mark Ronson

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'Brits Bound!'

Fearne Cotton

Fearne Cotton

Fearne Cotton
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'I have just discovered a huge bruise on my knuckle.  Did I punch someone at the Brits?'

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