Brit Awards 2023 Start Date, Nominees, Performers, and More
by Aishwarya R
Updated Feb 08, 2023
Brit Awards
The BRIT Awards, also known as the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) Awards, is an annual award ceremony celebrating the best of British and international music. The awards show is one of the biggest events in the UK music calendar, attracting millions of viewers and bringing together the music industry under one roof.
The BRIT Awards was first held in 1977 and has been held annually ever since. The awards show has evolved over the years, with new categories being added and existing categories being updated to reflect changes in the music industry. The BRIT Awards has become one of the most prestigious awards ceremonies in the music industry, recognizing the achievements of some of the world's most talented musicians.
The BRIT Awards recognizes achievements in various categories, including Best Album, Best Single, Best Group, and Best International Artist. The awards show also has genre-specific categories, such as Best British Rock Act, Best British Urban Act, and Best British Dance Act. Additionally, there are special awards, such as the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award, which recognizes a musician's lifetime achievements, and the BRITs Icon Award, which recognizes an artist's impact on British culture.
The BRITs Committee is responsible for overseeing the awards show, including selecting the categories and nominees, and choosing the winners. The committee is made up of representatives from the British music industry, including record labels, music publishers, and music media outlets. The committee chair changes annually, with a new representative from the music industry being appointed to lead the committee each year.
The BRIT Awards is broadcast exclusively on ITV and ITVX, and has been broadcast on ITV for 30 years. The awards show has been held at The O2 arena in London since 2010, and Mastercard has been the headline sponsor for 25 years. The BRIT Awards also supports The BRIT Trust, the charitable arm of the awards, which distributes funds to charities that promote education and well-being through music.
The BRIT Awards is an annual celebration of the best of British and international music, recognizing the achievements of some of the world's most talented musicians. With a rich history and a commitment to supporting the music industry and promoting music education, the BRIT Awards is one of the most prestigious awards ceremonies in the music industry and a staple event in the UK music calendar.
Brit Awards 2023 Start Date
The BRIT Awards 2023 with Mastercard has confirmed that the awards show will take place on Saturday, 11th February 2023 at The O2 arena. The show will be broadcast exclusively on ITV and ITVX for the 30th year. This marks the first time ever that the BRITs will take place and be broadcast on a Saturday evening, marking a milestone moment in the UK music calendar.
Damian Christian, Managing Director and President of Promotions at Atlantic Records, will be taking over as Chair of the BRIT Committee for 2023.
Commenting on the new date, Christian said “The BRITs is the biggest night of the year for the UK music industry, and we want as many eyes on it as possible as we showcase the best and most diverse British talent. Moving the show to a Saturday will breathe new life into the iconic ceremony, while also introducing a new and more engaged audience.”
The BRIT Awards is annually watched by millions and brings together the music industry to celebrate the best and most diverse British and international talent. The show promises to deliver exciting and memorable live performances, as well as presenting awards to the artists that have made the most impact over the past year.
The 2022 ceremony saw marked digital growth in new areas due to partnerships with YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Roblox, Serenade, and more. 2023 will see the introduction of four new genre awards along with the Artist of the Year and Songwriter categories.
2023 will mark 30 years of ITV as the broadcast partner, with headline sponsor Mastercard reaching 25 years and The O2 arena reaching 13 years. All three long-standing partners support the BRIT Awards' ambition to host an unforgettable evening of live music and entertainment, while also raising money for The BRIT Trust, the charitable arm of the awards. The BRIT Trust distributes funds to charities that promote education and well-being through music, including The BRIT School and Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy.
Brit Awards 2023 Nominees
Here take at a look of Brit Awards 2023 Nominees in separate Awards category:-
Artist of the Year
Mastercard Album of the Year
Group of the Year
Song of the Year
International Artist of the Year
International Group of the Year
International Song of the Year
Best New Artist
Rising Star
Best Rock/Alternative Act
Best Dance Act
Best Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act
Best Pop/ R&B Act
Brit Awards Performers 2023
The BRIT Awards 2023 has announced that Lewis Capaldi will be the final performer for the awards show. The Scottish singer-songwriter will be joining previously announced performers such as Harry Styles, Stormzy, Lizzo, Sam Smith, Kim Petras, and others. Capaldi had previously performed at the BRIT Awards in 2020 where he won Best New Artist and Song of the Year for "Someone You Loved".
The BRIT Awards 2023 will be held on Saturday, February 11 at The O2 arena in London. The awards show will be broadcast exclusively on ITV 1 for the 30th time and will be hosted by comedian Mo Gilligan for the second year. Clara Amfo, Maya Jama, and Roman Kemp will be hosting the red carpet-show.
However, this year's BRIT Awards has faced criticism for having only male nominees in the UK Artist of the Year category. Sam Smith, who is non-binary, called for the introduction of gender-neutral categories in 2021, and expressed disappointment with the current situation. In 2022, the awards replaced the British Female and British Male categories with gender-neutral prizes. Additionally, artists such as Mahalia have criticized the lack of R&B representation within the Pop/R&B category.
Brit Awards 2023 Start Date - FAQs
The Brit Awards 2023 is the biggest night in the UK music calendar, celebrating the best and most diverse British talent, as well as international artists who have impacted the industry in the past year.
The Brit Awards 2023 will take place on Saturday, February 11, 2023.
The Brit Awards 2023 will be held at London’s O2 arena.
Comedian Mo Gilligan will host the Brit Awards 2023 for the second year. Clara Amfo, Maya Jama, and Roman Kemp will host the red carpet show.
This year’s lineup includes Harry Styles, Stormzy, Lizzo, Wet Leg, Sam Smith, Kim Petras, Cat Burns, David Guetta, Becky Hill, Ella Henderson and Lewis Capaldi who will be the final performer.