BRIT Awards 2025: Performers, Nominees and Everything to Know

Mar. 15, 2025

Sabrina Carpenter; Jack Whitehall; JADE.Photo:TheStewartofNY/WireImage; Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty; David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty

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The 2025BRIT Awardsare almost here.

Proceeds from the show go towards the BPI’s charitable branch,BRIT Trust, focused on improving lives through music and the creative arts. It has donated £30 million to charitable causes since it began over 35 years ago.

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Now, we’re hours away from finding out the winners. Here’s everything to know about the upcoming 45th BRIT Awards.

Jack Whitehall in 2023.Matt Winkelmeyer/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty

Matt Winkelmeyer/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty

Who is hosting the 2025 BRIT Awards?

Jack Whitehallis returning to host the awards show. TheAfterpartyactor, 36, previously hosted the BRIT Awards in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.

“They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder, and that is absolutely the case with The BRIT Awards,“Whitehall said in a statement. “It is my favorite night of the year, and I am delighted to be invited back to host in 2025.”

Whitehall is known for roles inJungle Cruise,Mother’s Day,Bad EducationandGood Omensand will bring his charm back to the awards show after a four-year hiatus.

Charli xcx in 2025.Neilson Barnard/Getty

Neilson Barnard/Getty

Who is nominated for the 2025 BRIT Awards?

Many musicians are being recognizedat this year’s BRIT Awards.

Charli xcxleads nominations with five nods, including artist of the year, album of the year and best pop act.Dua Lipa, the Last Dinner Party and Ezra Collective follow with four nominations.

Among the talent nominated ahead of this year’s award ceremony areBeabadoobee,Billie Eilish, Central Cee,Chappell Roan, JADE, Michael Kiwanuka,Rachel Chinouriri,RAYE,Sabrina Carpenter,Taylor Swift, The Beatles and The Cure.

Carpenter, 25, will be presented with the BRITS Global Success award. Meanwhile,Myles Smithwill be presented with the BRITs Rising Star award.

Ahead of the awards ceremony, Charli, 32, won the songwriter of the year award, while A.J. Cook was named producer of the year.

Teddy Swims in 2025.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Kevin Mazur/Getty

Who is performing at the 2025 BRIT Awards?

The BRIT Awards is going to be packed with music and star-studded performances.

In late January, JADE, Myles Smith, Sabrina Carpenter,Teddy Swimsand The Last Dinner Party were announced as performers for the awards show.

“I’ve honestly manifested every day since the release ofAngel of My Dreamsto perform at the BRIT Awards,” JADE, 32,gushed at the time. “I cried when I found out. I can’t wait to bring a huge, chaotic pop moment to the BRITs stage!”

Myles Smith in 2025.Debbie Hickey/Getty

Debbie Hickey/Getty

“Performing at the BRITs is such an incredible honour, and it feels surreal to even say it out loud,” Smith, 26, said. “To think I was sitting at home watching it last year, and now I’m performing the very next year… it’s just insane. Grateful for this opportunity and can’t wait to step onto that stage.”

More recently in mid-February,Sam Fenderand Lola Young were announced to join the slate of performers on March 1. “Me and the band are so excited to perform at The BRIT Awards this year - we can’t wait to get up on that stage again!” Fender, 30, said in a statement.

Young, 24, shared the sentiment. “I am super excited and grateful to be performing at The BRIT Awards this year. It’s a dream come true and an absolute honour to share this moment alongside so many incredible artists,” she said.

“To be nominated is a huge achievement for me and I’m so thankful for all the support I’ve received.”

JADE in 2024.Eugene Gologursky/Getty

Eugene Gologursky/Getty

How to watch the 2025 BRIT Awards?

The BRIT Awards take place at the O2 Theater in London on Saturday, March 1.

source: people.com