The BRIT Awards 2025: Everything you need to know

Music Friday October 18, 2024 By: Harry Howes

The BRIT Awards is one of the biggest nights in the music calendar and the countdown for the 2025 ceremony is on. Next year’s event will take place on Saturday 1st March and some of the world’s biggest stars will be crossing their fingers and hoping they’ll be walking away with a trophy or two.

Raye stole the show earlier this year on a record-breaking night and there will be plenty of others looking to follow in her footsteps. The 45th edition of the BRITs will once again take place at the O2 Arena and will be live on ITV. Ahead of the iconic event, here’s everything you need to know so far.

What happened last time?

The 2024 BRIT Awards took place in March earlier this year and it was certainly a night to remember for British superstar Raye. Following a meteoric rise over the previous 12 months, during which she released her debut album, she enjoyed a record-breaking evening at the awards.

Raye made history as she won an incredible six awards from seven nominations, including ‘Best New Artist’ and ‘British Album of the Year’ for My 21st Century Blues. Prior to her seven award wins, no artist had ever won more than four in one go, a feat previously achieved by Adele, Blur and Harry Styles.

There were also big wins for plenty of global stars, including Dua Lipa for ‘Best Pop Act’, Calvin Harris for ‘Best Dance Act’ and Miley Cyrus for ‘Best International Song’ with smash hit ‘Flowers’. Dua Lipa and Raye were among the performers that night, alongside plenty of others including Kylie Minogue, Becky Hill and Jungle.

The show was broadcast live on ITV and was presented by Maya Jama, Roman Kemp and Clara Amfo. Organisers are yet to reveal who will be hosting the 2025 awards but it may well be that trio again. Previous hosts have taken charge for several ceremonies before stepping aside, including Mo Gilligan, Jack Whitehall, Ant and Dec, James Corden and Chris Evans.

Who could win at the 2025 BRIT Awards?

Following Raye’s dominance at the 2024 edition, it could be another year of girl power. British superstar Dua Lipa was nominated for three awards last time out and following another stellar 12 months, more could be coming her way.

She stole the show when headlining Glastonbury during the summer as she celebrated the long-awaited release of Radical Optimism, her third studio album that features top hits including ‘Training Season’, ‘Houdini’ and ‘Illusion’.

Meanwhile, another British icon has emerged this year in the form of Charli XCX. The 32-year-old has been known in the music scene for more than 10 years but she came to prominence this year thanks to the popularity of Brat, her sixth album.

Elsewhere, after missing out on winning ‘British Artist of the Year’ and ‘Best Dance Act’, Fred Again will likely find himself nominated again. The singer and DJ’s latest album Ten Days came out earlier this month. Plus, following the release of their latest album Moon Music last week, iconic band Coldplay may well be a shoo-in to win the award for ‘British Group’.

In terms of international awards, it’s been another stellar year for female pop stars. Taylor Swift has continued her trajectory into a global icon and was recently declared as the richest female musician on earth. Her 2024 release The Tortured Poets Department broke multiple streaming records, becoming the most-streamed album in a single day.

Swift enjoyed an incredible 2024 but she wasn’t alone, with other stars from across the pond providing stiff competition. Sabrina Carpenter has become another global sensation and her hit track ‘Espresso’ will likely challenge for ‘Best International Song’. Elsewhere, Billie Eilish and Chappell Roan will also be in contention for the international gongs.

Who could perform at the BRIT awards?

While plenty of the names mentioned above will likely perform, including Dua Lipa, there will be one act that fans will be desperate to see. Oasis have finally made a comeback and are set for a mega UK and international tour next year. They’ve enjoyed their fair share of famous BRIT moments, including a public dig at rivals Blur during the 1996 ceremony.

Brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher haven’t performed together since 2009 and ahead of their reunion tour kicking off next July, many that didn’t manage to get tickets will have their fingers crossed that they might treat fans to a sneak preview at the BRITs.

Hospitality at the BRIT Awards

As ever, you’ll be able to enjoy the BRIT Awards from the best seats in the house with our exclusive hospitality packages. We have three different options available for the show in March:

Sapphire Suites
The Sapphire package is offered to guests who wish to experience The BRITs show from a VIP Suite.
Experience the incredible award ceremony and performances from the comfort of a private suite.
There will be a complimentary drinks reception upon arrival, as well as a pre-show premium buffet within the suite.
After the show, guests can remain in their suites to continue the party before the Official After Show Experience.

Diamond Dining
The BRITs Diamond Dining hospitality is situated at the Intercontinental Hotel, London.
Enjoy a 3-course pre-show dinner, followed by live entertainment to start the party.
After dinner, you will make your way to your reserved Level One seating at the Arena to experience a night of glamour and star-studded musical entertainment.
Once the show finishes, enjoy the Official After Show Experience.

Show & Party Package
We are delighted to present a Show & Party ticket option for this year’s event!
This exceptional opportunity grants you Level 1 seat tickets to the show meaning you can enjoy the award ceremony and memorable performances in style.
After the awards finish gain exclusive access to the Official After Show Experience to continue the night.

Enquire today to register your interest and we’ll be in touch with more details.

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