Brits Rising Star award: British girlband Flo beat Nia Archives and Cat Burns

London-based trio say it's truly a dream come true' after their 90s-influenced pop-R&B wins over panel of critics and industry professionals

Flo have become the first group to win the Brits Rising Star award (formerly known as the Critics' Choice award).

The British girl group beat producer Nia Archives and songwriter Cat Burns to the prize. In a statement they described themselves as shocked and grateful" at releasing their first music and winning a Brit award in the same year.