THE biggest names in British music and showbiz will descend on London’s o2 Arena tonight for the 2024 Brit Awards.
It could be a historic night for RAYE, with the pop sensation up for a record-breaking SEVEN awards.
She’s going head-to-head with other beloved artists such as Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, Lewis Capaldi, Blur and Little Simz on a night that promises to show off the best of British music.
And between the awards, some of the biggest stars from around the globe will perform, including pop legend Kylie Minogue.
The 2024 Brit Awards air on ITV1 and ITVX from 8:30pm tonight.
Follow our live blog below for the latest news and updates…
Who won Artist of the Year in 2023?
Harry Styles dominated the 2023 Brit Awards.
The former One Direction star won four gongs in all, including Artist of the Year.
RAYE can surpass this tonight with the singer earning a stunning seven nominations.
Credit: WireImage Who is RAYE?
RAYE was born in Tooting, South London, on October 24, 1997.
RAYE — real name Rachel Keen — attended the prestigious Brit School in Croydon, following in the footsteps of Adele and Amy Winehouse, before dropping out.
Raye released her first single, Flowers, in 2015.
She went on to write for other musicians and feature on a number of singles by high-profile artists like Jonas Blue and Jax Jones.
In 2023, Raye went viral on TikTok and Instagram with her hit song Escapism. which went to number one in the UK, and made it into the top ten in over twenty other countries.
Who is hosting the Brit Awards?
Three hosts will take to the O2 tonight for the 2024 Brit Awards.
Maya Jama will be joined by Roman Kemp and Clara Amfo for hosting duties.
“When they told me, I cried,” said Roman of the moment he found out he would be hosting tonight’s show.
“The Brits has always been on this pedestal for me, because in terms of excitement in the UK, there is nothing like it.”
RAYE hoping to bring home best R&B act award
RAYE is up for a record-breaking seven awards tonight, one of which is the best R&B act.
Here are the nominees:
- Cleo Sol
- Jorja Smith
- Mahalia
- Raye
- Sault
Madonna’s fall
Another iconic moment from Brit Awards past is Madonna’s viral fall.
Near the beginning of her 2015 performance, the pop icon had a mishap with her cape and fell directly on her backside.
That didn’t stop her from putting on a show though, she got straight up and kept singing.
She is Madonna after all…
Credit: GETTY Who is up for best Hip Hop/Rap Act?
Here are the nominees:
- CasIsDead
- Central Cee
- Dave
- J Hus
- Little Simz
2023 was Harry’s year at the Brits
Harry Styles was centre stage during last year’s show.
Harry opened the show with an energetic version of his hit As It Was, wearing an open-chested glitzy red jacket.
But his night didn’t end there.
The music star managed to get his hands on multiple awards.
Harry picked up all four of the gongs he was nominated for including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Pop/RnB Act.
Credit: Wireimage When Oasis and the Spice Girls clashed
In what is perhaps the Brits Awards’ most iconic feud, pop clashed with Brit pop as the Spice Girls and Oasis went head to head.
Ahead of the 1997 ceremony, Liam Gallagher had made his feelings about the beloved girl group very clear.
He told the press he could not attend the Brits as if he bumped into the Spice Girls he would “smack them.”
When the girl band won British Single of the Year, Sporty Spice snapped back.
Mel C took the mic and said: “I just want to say, Liam, come and have a go if you think you’re hard enough!”
Credit: Getty What time are the Brit Awards?
The Brit Awards will air from 8:30pm on ITV1 tonight, March 2, 2024.
The show will also be live-streamed via ITVx.
Or stick with us here for moment-to-moment updates from the star-studded awards show.
Britain’s best pop star
Britain has produced some of the most iconic pop stars in music history.
Here are this year’s nominees for Best Pop Act:
- Calvin Harris
- Charli XCX
- Dua Lipa
- Olivia Dean
- Raye
Some winners have already been announced
While the Brit Awards aren’t until this evening, some winners have already been announced.
The Last Dinner party have been named the 2024 rising stars after the huge success of their song Nothing Matters.
And Raye has already bagged one award, being named the year’s best songwriter.
Credit: Getty Who is performing at tonight’s show?
It’s set to be a star-studded evening as some of the biggest names in music perform for the 2024 Brit Awards.
Dua Lipa, Raye, and Kylie Minogue will all take to the stage as Britain recognises its best musical artists.
Tate McRae, Jungle, Rema, and Becky Hill with Chase & Status, amongst others, will also perform.
Credit: REUTERS What about Best International Song?
The Brit Awards isn’t only a celebration of British artists, it also recognises the work of stars from across the globe.
Here are the nominees for Best 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 Trainor – Made You Look
- Miley Cyrus – Flowers
- Noah Kahan – Stick Season
- Oliver Tree & Robin Schulz – Miss You
- Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
- Peggy Gou – (It Goes Like) Nanana
- Rema – Calm Down
- SZA – Kill Bill
- Tate McRae – Greedy
- Tyla – Water
Raye and Dua Lipa go head-to-head in Song of the Year category
Here are the nominations for Song of the Year at the 2024 Brit Awards:
- Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding – Miracle
- Cassö, Raye and D-Block Europe – Prada
- Central Cee – Let Go
- Dave & Central Cee – Sprinter
- Dua Lipa – Dance The Night
- Ed Sheeran – Eyes Closed
- J Hus ft Drake – Who Told You
- Kenya Grace – Strangers
- Lewis Capaldi – Wish You The Best
- PinkPantheress – Boy’s a Liar
- Raye featuring 070 Shake – Escapism
- Rudimental, Charlotte Plank and Vibe Chemistry – Dancing Is Healing
- Stormzy ft Debbie – Firebabe
- Switch Disco and Ella Henderson – React
- Venbee & Goddard – Messy In Heaven
How to watch the 2024 Brit Awards
The Brit Awards will air from 8:30pm on ITV1 tonight, March 2, 2024.
The show will also be live-streamed via ITVx.
Or stick with us here for moment-to-moment updates from the star-studded awards show.
Album of the Year nominees revealed
From music legends to promising up-and-coming stars, the Album of the Year category is STACKED for tonight’s show.
Here are tonight’s nominees:
- Blur – The Ballad of Darren
- J Hus – Beautiful and Brutal Yard
- Little Simz – No Thank You
- Raye – My 21st Century Blues
- Young Fathers – Heavy Heavy
Credit: Redferns Who is up for artist of the year?
Some of the biggest names in British music are up for the Artist of the Year award tonight:
- Arlo Parks
- Central Cee
- Dave
- Dua Lipa
- Fred again..
- J Hus
- Jessie Ware
- Little Simz
- Olivia Dean
- Raye
Credit: Wireimage The Brit Awards are here at last
It’s finally time, the glitz and glamour of the Brit Awards returns TONIGHT.
You can catch all the action right here this evening as stars from the British showbiz scene gather for an evening of awards.
Pop sensations Dua Lipa, Raye, and Kylie Minogue will perform as part of the star-studded event.
