"As the Grammy winners took to the stage in Los Angeles on Sunday night, one common thread emerged: many had once walked the halls of a comprehensive school in Croydon, south London. British performers Olivia Dean, who won the prestigious gong for best new artist; Lola Young, who took home best pop solo performance for Messy; and FKA twigs, who won best dance/electronic album for Eusexua, all attended the Brit school in Selhurst."
"Since it opened in the 90s with a focus on the performing and creative arts, the Brit school has become Britain's most potent launchpad for global stardom. The list of alumni reads like a who's who of British talent: Adele, Amy Winehouse, Jessie J, Tom Holland, Leona Lewis, and Loyle Carner are among those who honed their craft within its classrooms."
Multiple recent Grammy winners attended the Brit School in Selhurst, Croydon, including Olivia Dean (best new artist), Lola Young (best pop solo performance for "Messy"), FKA twigs (best dance/electronic album "Eusexua"), and Raye (Harry Belafonte award for "Ice Cream Man"). Founded in the 1990s with a performing and creative arts focus, the Brit School has launched international careers for alumni such as Adele, Amy Winehouse, Jessie J, Tom Holland, Leona Lewis, and Loyle Carner. Principal Stuart Worden, at the school since 1994, credits free arts education for enabling those trajectories. Many students join at 14; some stay through sixth form while others leave earlier to pursue careers.
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