Exciting news! The BRIT Awards 2019 with Mastercard will open with a performance from multi award-winning actor and performer Hugh Jackman is set to open the show with a performance from the incredible film, The Greatest Showman. The film’s soundtrack, composed by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, was the UK’s best selling album of last year!
The star of Wolverine, Les Misérables and so many other hit films, Hugh Jackman has carved a successful career both on stage in front of live crowds as he is on film. The Greatest Showman took the world by storm at the end of 2017, hitting the top of the box office in the UK in early 2018 and going on to become the third most purchased home entertainment release after Avengers Infinity War and Star Wars The Last Jedi.
BRITs Chairman and Chairman & CEO of Sony Music UK and Ireland Jason lley said of Hugh Jackman's performance, "We are delighted to welcome the Golden Globe and Tony Award winning superstar Hugh Jackman to the BRITs stage this month with a performance that is set to be nothing short of spectacular. The Greatest Showman soundtrack dominated the charts in 2018 breaking records all over the world as well as here in the UK.
"It’s only fitting that the UK's biggest celebration of musical successes should be kicked off with a performance from the biggest selling album in the UK of the last year.”
The Greatest Showman is the latest performance to be revealed for The BRITs, following the announcements of P!nk, Calvin Harris with Dua Lipa, Sam Smith and Rag’n’Bone Man, Jess Glynne with H.E.R., The 1975, George Ezra, Little Mix with Ms Banks and Jorja Smith for the UK’s biggest night in music.
Swipe through our gallery of winners of the Critics' Choice BRIT Award that are now huge stars
Gallery: Winners of the Critics' Choice BRIT Award that are now huge stars
1 of 9Adele, 2008
Adele won the award in 2008 and has since gone on to enjoy world domination. The singer has released four albums, '19', '21' ,'25' and most recently, '30' in November 2021. With hits like 'Rolling In The Deep', 'Chasing Pavements' and 'Easy On Me', it is no surprise the singer is adored across the world by fans. After making her comeback to music in 2021, Adele is set for a massive 2022, which also includes a residency in Las Vegas.
2 of 9Ellie Goulding, 2010
Ellie Goulding was crowned the winner of the award in 2010. Ellie went on to release four massive albums, with her latest arriving in 2020. In 2015, Ellie recorded the track 'Love Me Like You Do' for the Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack.
3 of 9Jessie J, 2011
Jessie J won the award in 2011 and has smashed the charts ever since. After releasing her debut album 'Who You Are' in 2011, Jessie went on to achieve global success with hits like 'Domino', 'Price Tag' and 'Bang Bang' featuring Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj.
4 of 9Sam Smith, 2014
Since winning the award in 2014, Sam Smith hasn't look back! The vocalist has released two massive albums which include hits like 'Too Good At Goodbyes', 'One Last Song' and 'Promises'. After teaming up with Calvin Harris in 2018, Sam then worked with former Fifth Harmony singer Normani on the track 'Dancing With A Stranger' and has since released massive track 'Diamonds'.
5 of 9James Bay, 2015
One year after winning the award in 2015, James Bay went on to win a BRIT Award for Best British Male Solo Artist in 2016.The singer has since released amazing singles such as 'Hold Back The River' and 'Let It Go'.
6 of 9Emeli Sande, 2012
Emeli won in 2012 and released her massive debut album 'Our Version Of Events' in the same year. The singer went on to perform at the London Olympics closing ceremony in 2012. The singer went on to wow fans across the world with her incredible vocals on hits like 'Clown', 'Next To Me' and 'Heaven'.
7 of 9Florence & The Machine, 2009
Florence Welch of Florence & The Machine was given the award in 2009, much to her fans' delight. The singer went on to release amazing albums and perform at sell-out shows across the world.
8 of 9Tom Odell, 2013
Singer-songwriter Tom Odell won the award in 2013, going on to release three albums since. His third studio album 'Jubilee Road' was released in late 2018, featuring massive hits 'Son of an Only Child' and 'If You Wanna Love Somebody'.
9 of 9Jack Garratt, 2016
Jack Garratt won in 2016 and continues to wow his fans with his vocal. The singer dropped his debut album 'Phase' in February 2016.
P!nk will be closing the show with special performance as well as being the latest recipient of a BRIT Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music.
The BRIT Awards 2019 with Mastercard take place Wednesday 20th February at The O2 Arena, London and we'll be there on the night bringing you all the action from backstage and the red carpet!
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