Arctic Monkeys steal show at Brit Awards

British cultural giant David Bowie became the oldest winner of a Brit Award, but the annual awards ceremony last Wednesdaybelonged to history-making rockers Arctic Monkeys, who claimed the night’s top two awards.

Bowie, 67, was not present at London’s cavernous O2 Arena to receive his best British Male Solo Artist award — his first Brit prize since 1984 — but sent a message read out by supermodel Kate Moss.

“I’m completely delighted to have a Brit for being the best male — but I am, aren’t I Kate?” the model said on his behalf.

“I think it’s a great way to end the day. Thank you very, very much and Scotland stay with us,” he added, in reference to September’s upcoming independence referendum. Bowie, who made an unexpected comeback last year with album The Next Day, surpassed Welsh crooner Tom Jones, who received an honorary prize for his outstanding contribution to music in 2003, aged 62.

But it was Sheffield four-piece Arctic Monkeys who claimed the highest honours, becoming the first band to win the coveted best Album and British Group awards for a third time.