BRIT Awards 2025: Performers, Nominees and Everything to Know

The 2025 BRIT Awards are almost here.

The 45th awards ceremony, hosted by Jack Whitehall, will take place this Saturday, March 1, at the O2 Arena in London, and will be packed with performances, talent and other major moments.

Presented by the British Phonographic Industry and founded in 1989, the BRIT Awards is the biggest night in British music. It recognizes successes in the music industry along with introducing and promoting emerging talent. The BPI also contributes to charitable causes.

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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Fans were able to vote for their favorite nominees through the BRITs WhatsApp channel or brits.co.uk/vote from Jan. 31 to Feb. 14. Many of the categories were led by female artists — an exciting follow-up to RAYE's five wins last year.

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

Who is hosting the 2025 BRIT Awards?

Jack Whitehall is returning to host the awards show. The Afterparty actor, 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 in Jungle Cruise, Mother's Day, Bad Education and Good Omens and will bring his charm back to the awards show after a four-year hiatus.

Who is nominated for the 2025 BRIT Awards?

Many musicians are being recognized at this year's BRIT Awards.

Charli xcx leads 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.

Meanwhile, The Beatles have received their first nomination since 1983 for their "last song," "Now and Then." The Cure is also being recognized by the British Phonographic Industry for the first time since 1993.

Among the talent nominated ahead of this year's award ceremony are Beabadoobee, 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 Smith will 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.

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 Swims and The Last Dinner Party were announced as performers for the awards show.

"I’ve honestly manifested every day since the release of Angel of My Dreams to 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!"

"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 Fender and 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.”

How to watch the 2025 BRIT Awards?

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

For viewers in the U.S., the awards show will air from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET on the BRITs YouTube channel. UK fans can tune in on at 8 p.m. GMT on ITV1 and ITVX.