The Brits has always been a laughable award show and this year was no different.

Mark Ronson, the producer and DJ, was awarded Best British Male Solo Artist at last night's bash.

We don't for one minute think Mark Ronson isn't one of the best producers and DJs in the the world right now - but a male solo artist? Wasn't his album made up of collaborations? Isn't this a bit like when Fatboy Slim laughed off winning a song writer's award at last year's The Ivor Novellos?

This isn't the first time The Brits have proved themselves to be a joke. In 2002 it overlooked The Chemical Brothers and Groove Armada to give 'Best Dance Act' to The Sugababes. The following year The Brits dropped the 'Best Dance Act' Award altogether, despite dance music being one of Britain's few decent musical exports.