11 February 1985

Monday 11 February

1985-02-11

Events

 * 1985 BRIT awards. Grosvenor House Hotel, London. Hosted By Noel Edmonds (BBC Radio 1 commentary by Tommy Vance).
 * This year marked the first presentation of the British Video of the Year (Duran Duran - The Wild Boys) and Soundtrack/Cast Recording (Purple Rain) awards, and the last presentation of the International Artist award (Prince and The Revolution).
 * Best British group: Wham!, British Male Solo Artist: Paul Young, British Female Solo Artist Alison Moyet, British Breakthrough Act Frankie Goes To Hollywood. Special award: Bob Geldof and Midge Ure (Band Aid) (full details here) and here


 * Feature in Smash Hits, 28 Feb 1985 by Neil Tennant

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