Manchester Band to Receive Special BRIT Award in Northern City
For the first time in the ceremony’s 46-year history, the BRIT Awards will be moving away from London. And to celebrate its relocation…
Dua Lipa and Ellie Goulding pulled out all the stops as they led the performances for the 2024 BRIT Awards at the 02 Arena on Saturday night.
Double nominee Dua, 28, opened the ceremony with her new song Training Season from her upcoming her third studio album.
The songstress looked incredible in an all leather look while Ellie, 37, stormed the stage just a week after announcing the end of her marriage.
Dua flashed her abs in a black bra which she teamed with hotpants, a biker jacket and heeled boots.
Flanked by a group of backing dancers, Dua appeared in her element as she worked the crowd for hosts Maya Jama, Roman Kemp and Clara Amfo.
Dua Lipa (left) and Ellie Goulding(right) pulled out all the stops as they led the performances for the 2024 BRIT Awards at the 02 Arena on Saturday night
Double nominee Dua, 28, opened the ceremony with her new song Training Season from her upcoming her third studio album
At one point she was lifted off her feet as her clan of dancers worked the floor below her.
And it was a poignant moment for Ellie as she also hit the stage after a turbulent few weeks.
The singer announced last week her four-year marriage to Caspar Jopling, 31, had ended after she was pictured cosying up to hunky surf instructor Arrmando Perez.
But music was solely the focus for Ellie on Saturday night as she took to the stage with Calvin Harris to perform Miracle which won Best Song Of The Year.
The songstress stunned in a white ruffled bodysuit and thigh-high leggings which showed off her gym-honed physique.
The pair previously collaborated on the dance-pop anthems ‘I Need Your Love’ in 2012 and ‘Outside’ in 2014.
A record 98 artists are up for the new 2024 BRIT award, which has been designed by British visual artist and painter Rachel Jones.
Kylie is set to be honoured with the Global Icon accolade and will close the show. She last performed her hit Wow at the prize-giving bash in 2008.
It was a poignant moment for Ellie as she also hit the stage after a turbulent few weeks
The singer announced last week her four-year marriage to Caspar Jopling, 31, had ended after she was pictured cosying up to hunky surf instructor Arrmando Perez
Dua flashed her abs in a black bra which she teamed with hotpants, a biker jacket and heeled boots
At one point she was lifted off her feet as her clan of dancers worked the floor below her
Dua captivated the audience with the ceremony’s opening number
Flanked by a group of backing dancers, Dua appeared in her element as she worked the crowd for hosts Maya Jama, Roman Kemp and Clara Amfo
The songstress looked incredible in an all leather look as she worked the stage
Dua was lifted up in the air by two backing dancers at one point during the adventurous opening act
Dua performed a raunchy dance routine for her new track off her upcoming third album. The songstress first premiered the song at the 66th Grammy Awards
She gave the crowd a wave after finishing her song
Kylie Minogue last performed her hit Wow at the prize-giving bash in 2008 (pictured)
The pop queen has sold over 80M records worldwide and previously won three Brit awards, receiving first nomination in 1989.
Following the announcement she 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.’
The BRITs Icon is the highest accolade given by the awards and is reserved for truly exceptional artists, with previous winners being Elton John, Robbie Williams, David Bowie and Taylor Swift.
Kylie will be presented with an award designed by British visual artist and painter Rachel Jones.
It comes after Kylie won her first Grammy Award in 18 years, taking out Best Pop Dance Recording for her 2023 hit single Padam Padam at the 66th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
BRIT AWARDS 2024 – THE NOMINATIONS IN FULL
SONG OF THE YEAR
Calvin Harris – Miracle
Casso x RAYE – Prada
Central Cee – Let Go
Dave – Sprinter
Dua Lipa – Dance the Night
Ed Sheeran – Eyes Closed
J Hus – Who Told You
Kenya Grace – Strangers
Lewis Capaldi – Wish You The Best
Pink Pantheress – Boy’s a Liar
RAYE – Escapism
Rudimental – Dancing is Healing
Stormzy – Firebae
Switch Disco – React
Venebee – Messy in Heaven
BEST NEW ARTIST
Mahalia
Olivia Dean
Pinkpantheress
RAYE
Yuseff Dayes
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Arlo Parks
Central Cee
Dave
Dua Lipa
Fred Again…
J Hus
Jessie Ware
Little Simz
Olivia Dean
RAYE
GROUP OF THE YEAR
Blur
Chase & Status
Headie One and K-Trap
Jungle
Young Fathers
INTERNATIONAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Blink 182
Boygenius
Foo fighters
Gabriels
Paramore
DANCE ACT
Barry Can’t Swim
Becky Hill
Calvin Harris
Fred Again…
Romy
R&B ACT
Cleo Sol
Jorja smith
Mahalia
RAYE
Sault
ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Blur
Bring Me The Horizon
The Rolling Stones
Young Fathers
Yusseff Dayes
HIP HOP/GRIME/RAP ACT
CASSIEDEAD
Central Cee
Dave
J Hus
Little Simz
POP ACT
Calvin Harris
Charli XCX
Dua Lipa
Olivia Dean
RAYE
INTERNATIONAL ARTIST
Asake
Burna Boy
Caroline Polachek
CMAT
Kylie Minogue
Lana del Rey
Miley Cyrus
Olivia Rodrigo
SZA
Taylor Swift
INTERNATIONAL SONG OF THE YEAR
Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For
David Kushner – Daylight
Doja Cat – Paint The Town Red
Jazzy – Giving Me
Libianca – People
Meghan Trainer – Made You Look
Miley Cyrus – Flowers
Noah Kahan – Stick Season
Oliver Tree – Miss you
Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
Peggy Gou – It Goes Like
Rema – Calm Down
SZA – Kill Bill
Tate McRae – Greedy –
Tyla – Water
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Blur – the Ballad of Darren
J Hus – Beautiful
Little Simz – No Thank You
RAYE – My 21st Century Blues
Young Fathers – Heavy Heavy
BRIT RISING STAR
Caity Baser
Sekou Island
The Last Dinner Party (Winner)
