Need to know
For the first time in the awards’ history, things have been shaken up, and the show will be taking centre stage at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW:
- The Brit Awards ceremony takes place tonight at its new home, Co-op Live in Manchester and will be broadcast live on ITV, ITVX from 8:15pm and ITV’S YouTube (UK) and BRITs’ YouTube (globally) from 8:45pm.
- Award-winning comedian and writer Jack Whitehall returns to host the show, and the winners of each category will each take home the iconic BRITs trophy, this year conceptualised and designed by internationally acclaimed and Manchester-born designer Matthew Williamson.
- Whether you’re watching at home or live at the Co-op Live, you’re in for a treat. Top comedian and actor Jack Whitehall is back on hosting duties. And it’s fair to say that Jack has an impressive run of making people laugh throughout the night, whether it be talking about JADE selling sex toys while sitting next to her mother, confusing Harry Styles‘ sister for his date and waving goodnight to the “little man”, who turned out to be Niall Horan.
- Harry Styles will open tonight’s show, making his live TV performance debut of music from his new album Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. Harry’s return marks three years since his last performance on The Brit Awards’ stage.
- The line-up also features a host of incredible artists set to deliver unforgettable performances, including Olivia Dean, Wolf Alice, EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI, the singing voices of HUNTR/X (filmed in advance of The BRIT Awards), Alex Warren, Mark Ronson, ROSALÍA, SOMBR and RAYE.
- Noel Gallagher will receive a songwriting award, while Mark Ronson will be honoured for his outstanding contribution to music
- Leading this year’s nominations are Olivia Dean and Lola Young with five nominations apiece, with Sam Fender trailing closely on four nominations following his Mercury Prize success last year. Other British artists vying for awards this year include Lily Allen, Calvin Harris, JADE, Wolf Alice, Ed Sheeran, Little Simz, PinkPantheress, RAYE, Skye Newman, Wet Leg and more.
- In homage to Oasis dominating the music industry last year, Noel Gallagher will this year be receiving the Songwriter of the Year Award. He confirmed he will be in attendance and walking the red carpet on the night. Meanwhile, his younger brother, Liam, had previously hinted that he would join him, wearing matching suits. However, it is not yet confirmed if Liam will be in attendance.
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