As she had been declared a double winner at the Brit Awards in London on Tuesday night, British singer Dua Lipa requested a “valid” pay rise for UK healthcare personnel.

The glitz of Britain's top rock award ceremony was seen by 4,000 people at the O2 Arena as part of a test switch to massive participation gatherings in the era of the coronavirus.

2,500 key health employees and their visitors were among them, having won tickets in acknowledgment of their contributions amid the pandemic.

Lipa, who won the British female solo artist and album of the year awards, cited the thoughts of nurse and Professor Elizabeth Anionwu, who said that there is a “massive difference between appreciation and respect” for someone on the front lines of health care.

“I believe what we must do is deliver a huge, enormous round of applause and send out a message to (British Prime Minister) Boris (Johnson) that we would all support a decent wage increase for our front line,” she added.

In her acceptance speech, the “Levitating” singer also paid homage to Anionwu, who has long fought against social inequality, Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole, and Joaquin Garcia, who plunged into the River Thames near London Bridge last month to try to rescue a woman.

Olubunmi-Adewole, 20, died during the rescue operation.

Taylor Swift called it an "immense honor" to be named a global symbol, a designation previously bestowed upon megastars such as Elton John and David Bowie.

“I'm very proud to be a member of this musical culture, particularly in a year like this,” Swift said. “What we wanted was the assistance and guidance of the NHS and the core workers who are already here tonight.”

Little Mix has become the first all-female group to win Best British Act, bringing attention to the music industry's "sexism and lack of diversity."

Harry Styles won best British single for "Watermelon Sugar," and J Hus has won the best British male solo artist.

Arlo Parks and Griff, both female singer-songwriters, won the British emerging artist and rising star honors.

Michelle Obama, the former first lady of the US, sent a video message to The Weeknd as she rewarded him with the international male solo artist award.

Billie Eilish was awarded the best international female solo artist, while Haim was awarded the best international group.

Lipa, Coldplay, and a partnership of Rag'n'Bone Man, P!nk, and National Health Service choirs were among the live performers at the event, which was hosted by comedian Jack Whitehall.

It was the biggest crowd for a live music festival in the UK since March 2020, when pandemic controls were implemented for the first time.

The festival is part of a government's Events Research Program, which has seen fans return to basketball games, an outdoor show, and a nightclub recently.

Participants were not socially isolated or required to wear face masks, although they did have to submit a negative coronavirus screening before the event.

“It's the first one we've come to since the epidemic, and there's a lot of excitement,” said police nurse Brian George, who attended the event with his 18-year-old daughter.

Many that witnessed the event would also be checked and tracked thereafter as part of the testing.

More than 127,500 coronavirus deaths have been reported in the UK, but deaths have declined to single digits following a lockdown at the start of 2021 and a swift vaccine deployment.

Lockdown is gradually being relaxed, and restrictions in England are due to be eased even more on Monday, with the restarting of indoor hospitality facilities and outdoor events of up to 30 people. The social distancing advice will be maintained.

According to the government's latest plan, all prohibitions will be scrapped by June 21, with concerts and music festivals returning for the first time after early 2020.