Everything BRIT Awards 2020: when’s it on, who’s hosting, and nominations

Another year, another prestigious BRIT Awards ceremony is upon us.

And while our homegrown homage to music might not have quite the opulence of the Oscars or the nous of the Nobel Prize, the BRITs has grit and glamour in equal measure and it's the jewel in the grown of Awards Season, tbh.

Last year saw the Critics Choice go to the INCREDIBLE Sam Fender, and George Ezra, Jorja Smith and Tom Walker all bringing home gongs.

And who could forget that FRANKLY ICONIQUE performance by Outstanding Contribution winner, Pink?

BUT ENOUGH ABOUT LAST YEAR. We've got a shiny new line up for 2020 and we can't wait for kick off.

When are The BRIT Awards 2020?

Where have you been? The BRITs are on TONIGHT (February 18th), with red carpet coverage kicking off from 7pm on ITV

Where are The BRIT Awards 2020 taking place?

Festivities are being held at one of London's best venues, the enormous O2 Arena, where's been held since 2011.

Who's presenting the BRIT Awards 2020?

The BRIT Awards 2020 will be hosted by none other than Jack Whitehall, who's landed the gig for a third year in a row after his hugely successful (/savage) performances in 2018 and 2019.

Many viewers called Jack the "best host in years", thanks to his brilliant wit and hilarious sarcasm. He made the most of 2018's meme 'Man's Not Hot' by Big Shaq, and also made sure to make jokes about Simon Cowell, Cheryl and Liam Payne, and Little Mix's Jesy Nelson during the ceremony.

Speaking about landing the role again, Jack said, "I'm delighted to be back hosting the BRITs for a third time!

“Hugely excited for another night of trying not to put my foot in it in front of the biggest names in the music industry.”

Who's nominated for a BRIT Award 2020?

The BRIT Awards are world famous for honouring some of the biggest names in British music and beyond, and this year is no exception, with Harry Styles, Stormzy, Mahalia and Bring Me The Horizon all up for awards.

From across the pond, Billie Eilish, Bruce Springsteen, Lana Del Ray and Tyler, the Creator are all up for International Artist awards. Lewis Capaldi's Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent is up for Best Album, and Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran are hoping to take home the award for best song for I Don't Care.

For a full list of nominees, visit the official BRITs website.

Who won at the BRIT Awards 2019?

Who's performing at the BRIT Awards 2020?

Organisers certainly have a tough act to follow after Little Mix, George Ezra and 2017 Critic's Choice Winnet Jorja Smith all took to the stage for the 2019 ceremony.

But they've certainly risen to the challenge: on the line up are Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Lewis Capaldi and rapper Dave, who's Glastonbury performance last year is now the stuff of legend.

“I'm very grateful and looking forward to the opportunity, I'm going to give everything I can to give you my best performance," he told the BRITs ahead of tonight's show.

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Who designed the 2019 BRIT Award?

Unveiled on the 4th December 2018, the brand new award is cast from solid glass and has been designed by Sir David Adjaye OBE. Sir David is one of the world’s leading architects and has won projects around the world, as well as being the founder and principal architect of Adjaye Associates.

Speaking of the new design Sir David said, "The BRIT Awards are a quintessential part of a celebration of British talent and a powerful forum to really talk about the evolving nature of British culture and the contribution of people to that culture."

Who won the 2019 BRITs Critics' Choice Award?

After a shortlist of nominees were revealed for the BRIT Awards Critics' Choice in November 2018, it was North Shields born singer Sam Fender who was crowned the winner.

Speaking about winning the award, he said, "I am truly humbled to win the BRITs Critics’ Choice award. Being nominated was crazy enough, never mind winning it. I’m so grateful to everyone back home for believing, and to my band and team for all their hard work. We've played literally hundreds of shows this year, and we're going to go even harder in 2019.

"Most importantly, a big shout to my fans. I've met a lot of you over the last few years and it’s truly an honour to get up and play night after night to such a wonderful bunch of people. To everyone who’s taken a punt on me so far, thank you. Here's to next year!"

The BRITs Critics' Choice Award has kick-stared the careers of some very successful artists in previous years. The likes of Adele, Sam Smith, Jessie J, Ellie Goulding, James Bay and Florence and the Machine have all won the award in the past.

The BRIT Awards 2019 with Mastercard takes place on Tuesday 18th February 2020.

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