The Irish band said they “were buzzing” with the win.
Fontaines D.C. have scooped the Brit Award for ‘International Group of the Year’ for the second time in their career.
The band could not attend the awards as they were in Australia, but appeared via a pre-recorded video message.
“We weren’t expecting to get it, this year in particular we’re up against some great people in that category,” said lead singer Grian Chatten.
“Amyl and the Sniffers, if you’re there, we’re sorry we’re not having a drink with you,” he added. “You’re one of the most inspiring bands in the world at the moment. This is for all of us.”
The band were up against Aussie outfit Amyl and the Sniffers, fellow Aussies Confidence Man, US rap duo Future and Metro Boomin and iconic rockers Linkin Park in the category.
Their victory last night marks the second Brit Award for the Dublin band, after they previously scooped the same award in 2023 following their third album Skinty Fia.
They were also nominated in the same category in 2021 but lost out to Haim.
Fontaines DC recently returned last month with their new single, It’s Amazing To Be Young.
This summer is set to be the band’s biggest of their career, with huge outdoor dates plotted in London, Manchester, Newcastle, and Cardiff.
Another of the standout moments from last night’s Brit Awards in London came during Chappell Roan’s acceptance speech for the International Artist of the Year Award.
The Pink Pony Club singer sought off competition from the likes of Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift and Tyler, The Creator to scoop the coveted accolade and while she could not be there in person, she said during a pre-recorded acceptance speech that her work had been inspired by “queer joy” as she acknowledged the late Sinead O’Connor.
“It’s so lit that I’m winning a BRIT,” Roan began. “Thank you, really thank you, seriously.
“I’m so sorry that I can’t be there tonight to celebrate with you but thank you to the BRITs for honouring me and recognising me.”
She continued: “Thank you to my team, and my fans but especially my UK girlies. You have been there since day one and Chappell Roan was born through experiencing queer joy.
“It’s so special that I had to write an entire album about it. I dedicate this to trans artists, to drag queens, to fashion students, sex workers, and Sinead O’Connor.”
The 27-year-old sadded that those people had “laid the groundwork” for her to succeed in her career today.
“Because of those people, they have laid the groundwork for me to be here today. I did not give up because of them. I will continue going because of them,” she finished.
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