Can you remember the last time you went out to see live music? No, we can't either. Even though the last 'normal' gigs were last year, it seems like far longer than that. But tonight, the BRITs is going ahead, with the government's Events Research Programme allowing it to take place.
The Brits will be held tonight (as opposed to when it is usually held, in February) at London's O2 Arena, and will be hosted by Jack Whitehall. Over half of the 4,000 tickets will be given to key workers in the city, with performers, nominees, press and sponsors watching the event from their surrounding boxes. As well as providing a negative lateral flow test result, attendees will also be asked to take a test afterwards.
How do I watch the BRITs?
The BRITs are on ITV from 8pm tonight.
Who is performing at the BRITs?
Performers include Coldplay, Dua Lipa, Arlo Parks and Griff, winner of this year's Rising Star award. Headie One, Olivia Rodrigo and Rag'n'Bone Man are also on the schedule, and P!nk will perform with the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Choir. Taylor Swift is winning the Global Icon Award, but is not expected to attend.
'The Brits are always a big night in the music calendar, but this year's awards will be particularly special,' Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said. 'They will reunite live audiences with the best of British talent for the first time in a year, while providing a vital opportunity to see how we can get large crowds back safely as soon as possible.'
The Brits aren't the only big event going ahead, the FA Cup will also be a part of the Covid event trial. Other events include two 3,000 capacity club nights in Liverpool, and a 5,000 capacity gig in the city. Could this be a slow return to live music? We sure hope so.
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The Best Red Carpet Looks From The BRIT Awards 2020
1 of 25Lizzo in a custom Moschino gown designed to resemble a Hershey's chocolate bar wrapper
2 of 25Laura Whitmore in a newspaper-print mini dress
3 of 25Neneh Cherry in an all-black combo
4 of 25Fleur East in a graphic print white suit
5 of 25Grace Carter had her own interesting take on double denim
6 of 25Mabel wore a strapless sequin Moschino gown
7 of 25Billie Eilish in head-to-toe Burberry
8 of 25Ashley Roberts in a crop top and matching maxi skirt
9 of 25Celeste wore a vintage-looking outfit with beaded detail
10 of 25Anne-Marie wore a pink satin mini dress with oversized bow detail
11 of 25Ellie Goulding in a cut-out Christopher Kane dress
12 of 25Charli XCX in a black tulle gown by Fendi
13 of 25Singer-songwriter Freya Ridings in a blue polka dot dress
14 of 25Abbey Clancy wore a super-short black dress with train
15 of 25Harry Styles wearing Gucci
16 of 25Singer Joy Crooks honoured her Bangladeshi heritage in her own take on a traditional sari
17 of 25Mel C wore a simple black gown
18 of 25JLS returned to the red carpet in a variety of almost-matching looks
19 of 25Niall Horan in a velvet jacket
20 of 25Stormzy, who was one of the night's performers
21 of 25Amber Davies in a strapless silver gown
22 of 25Emily Atack in a black column dress
23 of 25Hailee Steinfeld
24 of 25Maya Jama wore an off-shoulder velvet gown
25 of 25FKA Twigs
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