Michael Jackson's performance of his song "Man in the Mirror" was met with boos from the audience, who felt that he was not deserving of the award he had won.

Oasis were banned from performing at the BRIT Awards in 1995 after Liam Gallagher made a derogatory remark about Michael Jackson during an interview.

Britney Spears was accused of miming during her performance of her song "Oops!... I Did It Again" at the BRIT Awards in 2000.

Jarvis Cocker of the band Pulp famously heckled Michael Jackson during his performance of his song "Earth Song" at the BRIT Awards in 1996.

Madonna's performance of her song "Like a Virgin" at the BRIT Awards in 2012 was criticized for its religious imagery and simulated sex act.

David Bowie was famously snubbed by the BRIT Awards in 1987, despite being nominated for five awards.

Dua Lipa was accused of using a backing track during her performance of her song "New Rules" at the BRIT Awards in 2018.

Pulp's acceptance speech for the Best British Album award at the BRIT Awards in 1996 was criticized for its political content.

Lady Gaga's performance of her song "Poker Face" at the BRIT Awards in 2009 was criticized for its sexual content.

Noel Gallagher of the band Oasis famously heckled Lady Gaga during her performance of her song "Telephone" at the BRIT Awards in 2010.

Madonna's performance of her song "Give Me All Your Luvin'" at the BRIT Awards in 2013 was criticized for its use of violence and nudity.

Beyoncé was famously snubbed by the BRIT Awards in 2015, despite being nominated for five awards.

Madonna's performance of her song "Rebel Heart" at the BRIT Awards in 2016 was criticized for its use of religious imagery and simulated sex act.

Skepta's acceptance speech for the Best British Male Solo Artist award at the BRIT Awards in 2017 was criticized for its political content.

Dua Lipa's performance of her song "IDGAF" at the BRIT Awards in 2019 was criticized for its use of sexual imagery.