As we edge our way closer to one of the biggest nights in British music and cast a spotlight on The BRIT Awards 2020 — here is all you need to know about the star-studded event…

Rolling out the red carpet at The O2 Arena in London on Tuesday 18th February, the show is set to be a special one as the ceremony reaches its 40th year. In celebration of the milestone, The BRITs are keen to make performances a highlight for 2020. Revealing a big line up of entertainment for the night as they have rounded up some of the most popular musicians from the past 12-months, bringing the likes of Lewis Capaldi, Billie Eilish, Harry Styles, Mabel, Stormzy and their Rising Star winner Celeste to the main stage. Followed by a performance from Rod Stuart to close the show.

The night—kicking off at 8pm and streamed live on ITV—will welcome Jack Whitehall back as host for the third year.

Both Lewis Capaldi and Dave lead in this year’s male-heavy categories with four nominations each. Mabel is the only female up for more than one award, following close by with three.

For more information head over to www.brits.co.uk

Check out the full list of nominations below:

Female Solo Artist

Charli XCX

FKA Twigs

Freya Ridings

Mabel

Mahalia

 

Male Solo Artist

Dave

Harry Styles

Lewis Capaldi

Michael Kiwanuka

Stormzy

 

Best Group

Bastille

Bring Me The Horizon

Coldplay

D-Block Europe

Foals

 

Song Of The Year

AJ Tracey – ‘Ladbroke Grove’

Calvin Harris & Rag’n’Bone Man – ‘Giant’

Dave ft. Burna Boy – ‘Location’

Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber – ‘I Don’t Care’

Lewis Capaldi – ‘Someone You Loved’

Mabel – ‘Don’t Call Me Up’

Mark Ronson ft. Miley Cyrus – ‘Nothing Breaks Like A Heart’

Sam Smith & Normani – ‘Dancing With A Stranger’

Stormzy – ‘Vossi Bop’

Tom Walker – ‘Just You And I’

 

Mastercard Album Of The Year

Dave – ‘Psychodrama’

Harry Styles – ‘Fine Line’

Lewis Capaldi – ‘Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent’

Michael Kiwanuka – ‘Kiwanuka’

Stormzy – ‘Heavy Is The Head’

 

Best New Artist

Aitch

Dave

Lewis Capaldi

Mabel

Sam Fender

 

International Female Solo Artist

Ariana Grande

Billie Eilish

Camila Cabello

Lana Del Rey

Lizzo

 

International Male Solo Artist

Bruce Springsteen

Burna Boy

Dermot Kennedy

Post Malone

Tyler The Creator