The Brit Awards 2024: What to Expect from the Star-Studded Ceremony

The Brit Awards 2024: What to Expect from the Star-Studded Ceremony

As the 45th Brit Awards approach, music fans are eagerly awaiting a night filled with stunning performances, emotional tributes, and potential record-breaking moments. Here’s a breakdown of what you can look forward to at this iconic British music event.

1. Charli XCX: The Night’s Leading Contender

Charli XCX is set to have a standout evening, with five nominations under her belt, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for her bold release Brat. While Brat wasn’t the highest-selling album of the year, it became a cultural talking point thanks to its catchy, experimental beats and clever lyrics. Charli also received her first Brit Award earlier this week for Songwriter of the Year. With a potential sweep of her categories, she could tie with Raye for the most Brit Awards won in a single night.

2. Sabrina Carpenter’s Sparkling Performance

Fresh from a memorable Grammy appearance, Sabrina Carpenter is poised to steal the show with her performance at the Brit Awards. Known for her combination of showbiz charm and witty, self-aware humor, Sabrina is expected to deliver a performance that’s as entertaining as it is captivating. Fans are hoping she’ll bring her signature style, which blends big-band jazz and playful comedy.

3. A Tribute to Liam Payne

Liam Payne’s legacy at the Brit Awards is significant, both as a member of One Direction and as a solo artist. Given his tragic passing last October, many believe the ceremony will feature a heartfelt tribute to him. While One Direction’s reunion for the tribute seems unlikely due to tour commitments, insiders suggest that the tribute will be a meaningful segment of the show, designed to honor his contributions to music.

4. Jack Whitehall’s Return as Host

After a four-year absence, Jack Whitehall will once again host the Brit Awards. His time as host between 2018 and 2022 was widely praised for his lighthearted humor and clever jabs at celebrities in the audience. With just days to go before the event, Whitehall has been preparing his script, promising more of his signature jokes and witty commentary, making for an entertaining night.

5. Record-Breaking Opportunities

This year’s ceremony could see several notable records broken:

• The Beatles are nominated for Best Single with Now And Then, their “last ever” song. If they win, it will be 47 years since their first nomination for She Loves You in 1977.
• Coldplay could further cement their status as the most awarded group in Brit history.
• Dua Lipa, currently sitting in fifth place with seven awards, could move into third place among the most-awarded artists in Brits history if she wins all four of her categories.
• Billie Eilish has the chance to become the first non-British female artist to win Best British Single for her collaboration with Charli XCX on Guess.

How to Watch:

• In the UK: The ceremony will be broadcast live on ITV and ITVX at 8:15 PM GMT.
• International Viewers: The show will be available on the official Brit Awards YouTube channel.
• Red Carpet: BBC News will begin live coverage from the red carpet at 4:30 PM GMT.