BIMM alumni Fontaines D.C. win second BRIT Award

BIMM Dublin alumni Fontaines D.C. have secured their second BRIT Award, cementing their place as one of the most exciting bands to emerge from Ireland in recent years. The five-piece band  took home the award for Best International Group at the 2025 BRIT Awards, following their previous win in the same category in 2023.

Since leaving BIMM Dublin, Fontaines D.C. have carved out a reputation for raw and energetic live shows, poignant lyricism, and a sound that blends post-punk grit with atmospheric melodies. Their fourth album, Romance, hit number two in the UK, selling more than twice as many copies in its first week as Skinty Fia, which debuted at number one.

At BIMM Dublin, the band developed their sound, drawing inspiration from their surroundings and each other. They haveoften credit Dublin’s rich musical heritage and DIY spirit as key influences in shaping their music

This second BRIT Award win is just the latest in a series of achievements that have seen them headline festivals, tour the world, and receive a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Album.

A huge congratulations to Fontaines D.C., who constantly set the example of what it means to push boundaries, stay authentic, and take Irish music to the global stage.