Anne-Marie wins MTV Brand New 2016
Anne-Marie has been crowned as the winner of MTV Brand New 2016.
The singer, who cut her teeth as Rudimental’s live show vocalist for two years, gained the highest number of votes in the history of the competition, which is presented by Emporio Armani Diamonds.
This announcement comes after two nights of live showcases at the Electric Ballroom in Camden, London, last week. Anne-Marie (
pictured) was part of the support bill for Craig David, while Bloc Party headlined the other night. MTV Music will screen the performances later this month.
"I've had all of my friends and family voting so sending a huge thank you to everyone who did,” said Ann-Marie. “It was a dream come true to perform ahead of Craig David last week, he's absolutely amazing and what a show with all of the classics. Thank you so much MTV, this is incredible.”
Anne-Marie beat Rat Boy into second place, with the Top 5 completed by Sigala, Bonkaz and WSTRN. In previous years, the MTV Brand New shortlist has included acts such as Adele, Tinie Tempah, Jessie J, James Bay, Years and Years, The Vamps, Krept & Konan, George Ezra, Sam Smith and Ella Eyre.
The competition acts as a platform for budding artists, with the 10-act shortlist handpicked by critics and industry specialists before the public votes for the winner.