Dave, Doja Cat, Ed Sheeran, Holly Humberstone, Liam Gallagher and Little Simz are among the first wave of performers revealed for this year’s Brit awards, one of Britain’s biggest music events.
The awards, which are scheduled to take place live at London’s O2 Arena on Feb. 8, will be broadcast on ITV and ITV Hub, and streamed for non-U.K. viewers via the Brits’ YouTube channel.
Despite a dip in numbers and the U.K. government’s decision to ease restrictions, the country continues to register more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases and upward of 330 deaths daily as omicron continues spreading. Brit organizers have asked all artists and nominees to submit a negative flow test at their arrival to the venue in order to ensure a safe event. This year, fans will be able to buy stall seats on arena floor. Nominated artists will also have their own area.
Audience members won’t be separated from their friends, but they will be required to wear their masks while eating or drinking and in their seats. The event organizers will require them to adhere to all rules and regulations when they travel to the venue.
Blue Light Tickets is the Brits’ partnership this year. The emergency services can enter a ballot for a chance to attend the show. This follows the 2021 gifting of tickets to NHS workers.
There are four nominees for each of the British rappers Simbiatu Ajikawo and Dave, also known as Little Simz, and fellow Briton Sheeran.
For Doja Cat, the best-selling female R&B and hip-hop star of last year, the Brits will mark her first U.K. performance. She is up for two Brit nominations.
Humberstone was named as the Brits 2022 Rising Star in late 2021.
After his 2018 performance, Liam Gallagher will return to the Brits stage. “Im gonna be preforming my new single Everything’s Electric at the Brit awards this year and I’d appreciate it if you stopped what you were doing and tuned in cheers,”Gallagher tweeted this Friday
Im gonna be preforming my new single Everything’s Electric at the Brit awards this year and I’d appreciate it if you stopped what you were doing and tuned in cheers 🥂 LG x
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) January 21, 2022
Little Simz stated: “Thank you Brits. It’s an honor to be nominated for four Brit Awards and I can’t wait to be performing on the night too. I’m so happy and grateful the music has connected and resonated. Congratulations to everyone nominated.”
Nominations for this year’s Brit Awards were revealed before Christmas, and the nominated artists also include ABBA, Adele, Måneskin, Olivia Rodrigo, Coldplay, Billie Eilish, Central Cee and Little Mix.
Mo Gilligan will host the awards, while Clara Amfo (and Maya Jama) will present them. “The Brit Awards Red Carpet”Show on ITV2.