Absent Adele dominates BBC Music Awards
Pop star
Adele has dominated the second BBC Music Awards, winning
best British artist and best live performance.
The singer could not attend the ceremony said: "That's amazing. I've only just put out new music. I'm so chuffed."
Irish singer
Hozier won song of the year for the dramatic ballad
Take Me To Church - the show's only public vote.
One Direction opened the show, in one of their last public performances before taking a year-long hiatus. Other performers included
Ellie Goulding, who played a sweeping, orchestral version of her 50 Shades Of Grey theme Love Me Like You Do, backed by the BBC Concert Orchestra.
Little Mix played their hit single Black Magic.
Rod Stewart closed the show.
Taylor Swift won the best international artist prize - accepting her trophy via a video from Australia.
"Oh my God, this is really heavy. I really appreciate you guys shipping this out, because it must have cost a lot."
Jack Garratt won the BBC Introducing Award, recognising a newcomer of the BBC's new music strand
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