Dua Lipa is set to open up the BRIT Awards 2024 with a dazzling performance while legend Kylie Minogue will bring the ceremony to a show-stopping close.
The ceremony - behind held tonight at London's 02 Arena will feature eight live performances with Calvin Harris and the multi-nominated RAYE also taking to the stage. Celebs will be out in force at London's 02 Arena to toast the last 12 months of music, with the competition heating up for the coveted trophies.
Songstress RAYE broke records as the most nominated artist ever with seven BRIT nominations including Artist of the Year and Mastercard Album of the Year. She joins artists such as Dua Lipa and Dave in musicians nominated this year. Meanwhile, Sophie Ellis Bextor, 44, who is enjoying a career renaissance after her 2001 hit Murder on the Dancefloor was propelled back into the social consciousness after it featured on the soundtrack to the recent film Saltburn, is also rumoured to be performing.
The BRIT Awards was hit with controversy last year when no female artists made the final shortlist for Artist of the Year – which was subsequently won by Harry Styles. The British Phonograph Industry, who organise the annual event, have stated that gender balance has been readdressed following last year's outrage.
Speaking last month, BPI Chair Yolanda Brown, said: "We shared our upset that no women or R&B artists were represented last year. We consulted with our advisory group, we thought long and hard about moving forward."
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The BRITs have already announced the recipients of the prestigious Producer of the Year award as electronic music duo Chase & Status, with the duo also set to perform on the night. As British artists prepare for the star-studded night, here is everything we know about The BRITS 2024...
Clara, Roman and Maya will host this year's BRITs (John Marshall - JM Enternational)Who are the host of The BRITs 2024?
Clara Amfo, Maya Jama and Roman Kemp are coming together to host this year’s ceremony. Last year, The BRIT Awards was hosted by Mo Gilligan, but the comedian confirmed last year that he would not be returning to present the awards for a third time due to touring commitments in the US.
Together, they hosted The BRITs’ Red Carpet show for ITV2 last year - and will now take centre stage on the main BRITs show this March. Clara said: “Hosting The BRITs is a bucket list job, I’m so very honoured and excited for this year’s show. Throughout my career, I’ve been so lucky to witness the growth of this year’s nominees and performers and I know it’s gonna be another special one. I can’t wait to hit the stage with Maya and Roman to celebrate these amazing artists at The O2!”
Maya added: “I'm really excited to be hosting The BRIT Awards alongside Clara and Roman. I’ve worked alongside the incredible team at the BRITs for years now and it’s something I always watched, and wanted to be a part of, growing up - so it’s amazing to be on the stage this year hosting it! It’s always one of the best nights of the year for me, and a real celebration of British music, culture, and talent.”
Roman shared: “This is a real pinch me moment! Hosting the BRIT Awards - what an honour. I remember watching the BRITs on TV when I was growing up so to be asked to host this year’s awards, is a dream come true. It’s going to be a privilege to share the stage with so many talented artists and to celebrate the incredible achievements of all the nominees and winners this year. See you there.”
Dua Lipa was the first performer to be confirmed (Getty Images for Universal Pictu)
RAYE received seven nominations this year (Dave Benett/Getty Images for H&M)Who is performing at The BRITs 2024?
Dua Lipa was the first performer to be announced for this year's ceremony. The six-time BRIT winner receives three nominations this year; for Artist of the Year, Pop Act and Song of the Year with Mastercard.
She joins nine other artists who will be performing live next weekend. There will be eight separate performances at The O2 Arena with some artists coming together on stage for exciting duets.
Tate McRae, who is nominated in International Song of the Year for her UK Top 3 and US Billboard Global 200 #1 hit single Greedy, was the final artist to be confirmed as a performer. She will take to the stage along with Becky Hill X Chase & Status, Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding, Dua Lipa, Jungle, Kylie Minogue, RAYE and Rema.
Who is nominated at The BRITs 2024?
RAYE, who is a BRIT School alumni, broke records as the most nominated artist ever with seven BRIT nominations including Artist of the Year, Mastercard Album of the Year, Best New Artist, Pop Act, R&B Act, and for Song of the Year with Mastercard - in which she receives two nominations, for Prada with cassö and D-Block Europe, and for Escapism ft 070 Shake. She is one of the most nominated artist in any one year to date.
Nominees for the 2024 BRIT Awards include Arlo Parks, Blur, Calvin Harris, Central Cee, Dave, Fred again.., Jessie Ware, J Hus, Little Simz, Olivia Dean, Mahalia, PinkPantheress, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, The Rolling Stones, SZA, Taylor Swift, Young Fathers.
Chase & Status have won Producer of the Year (Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)Who has won at The BRITs 2024?
Ahead of the ceremony this weekend, The BRITs have confirmed their first winner. Chase & Status have received the Producer of the Year award and as well as performing on the night they are nominated in Group of the Year, also.
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Every year, The BRITs confirms one award prior to the ceremony taking place – Global Icon Award. Multi-million selling international superstar and pop phenomenon Kylie Minogue will receive the BRITs Global Icon award.
Kylie, who is also nominated in the International Artist of the Year category, said: "I am beyond thrilled to be honoured with the Global Icon Award and to be joining a roll call of such incredible artists. The UK has always been a home from home so the BRITs have a very special place in my heart. I have some amazing memories from the awards over the years and I can't wait to be back on the BRITs stage. See you at the O2!"
How to get tickets for The BRITs 2024?
Although The Brit Awards is available to watch on television, people can still buy tickets to watch the ceremony unfold in real life. Tickets are no longer available on the O2 website, but 'additional tickets may become available for purchase at a later time.'
There are still some tickets available on Viagogo going for £384 per ticket or over £1,000 for a different section.
What time does The BRITs 2024 take place?
The main show takes place on Saturday, March, 2 at The O2 Arena in London and will be broadcast exclusively on ITV and ITVX from 8.30pm.
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