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BRITs, The Last Dinner Party discussed how they want to encourage more discussion around artists’ mental health, and told NME that their second album is on the way.The band caught up with NME while on the red carpet for this year’s BRIT Awards, where they were nominated for four awards, but walked away with Best New Artist – and used their speech to voice support for grassroots music venues.During the interview, the band looked back at the milestones they’ve seen since taking home the Rising Star award in 2024, and revealed what changes they have implemented since facing mental health struggles on the road.Looking back at how they were forced to cancel several live shows at the end of last year due to “emotional, mental, physical burnout”, the group told NME about the realisations they have had going into 2025.“[It’s about] planning your year with limitations. Not just seizing every single opportunity because it’s great,” bassist Georgia Davies told NME.

Liam Gallagher is happy for Charli XCX and Sam Fender for their BRIT Award wins, but says that he doesn’t tune in to watch.Last night’s (March 1) ceremony saw comedian and actor Jack Whitehall returning to host the show for the first time since 2021 and the fifth time overall.The biggest winner of the night was Charli XCX, who beat the likes of The Last Dinner Party and The Cure for the prestigious Album Of The Year, as well as picking up Artist Of The Year and Best Dance Act, Songwriter Of The Year and Song Of The Year for ‘Guess‘, her collaboration with Billie Eilish.Elsewhere, Fender picked up the award for Best Alternative/Rock Act off the back of his record-breaking album ‘People Watching‘.One person who wasn’t watching, though, was the Oasis frontman, who responded to one fan on Twitter/X this morning asking if he had seen the ceremony by saying: “I don’t even watch when I’m FORCED to play them”Another fan then replied, asking if Gallagher was at least happy for Fender, to which he replied: “Yep and I think Charlie xcx deserves her flowers”Yep and I think Charlie xcx deserves her flowers— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) March 2, 2025Fans then began to question if Gallagher even felt this way back when Oasis were sweeping the ceremony. “What about when you were there?” one fan asked, to which Liam quickly quipped “Yeah still shit”.To another, he gave further reasoning for his reluctance to tune in these days, saying: “ITV have ruined it” and that it would take “a fully loaded pea shooter to the bollox” to get him to actually watch.And, it turns out he won’t be attending next year, post-Oasis reunion, either.

Sam Fender gave a shoutout to his home of Newcastle as he picked up a BRIT Award last night (March 1). Check out the footage, and his performance, below.The ‘Hypersonic Missiles’ singer won the award for Best Alternative/Rock Act during yesterday’s ceremony, and thanked his fans who he called “the best in the world”, as well as his band, who he said “without I’m just a mad person shouting at walls.”Fender also took a moment to pay homage to the north, adding a shoutout to “everybody at home in Newcastle and [North] Shields, love you all.”Later in the show he performed a rousing rendition of his single, and title track from his latest album, ‘People Watching‘.

Sabrina Carpenter‘s racy performance at the BRIT Awards has proved controversial, prompting some viewers to joke about OFCOM complaints.Carpenter had already been named as the recipient of the Global Success Award going into the ceremony, and was also nominated for two further prizes for International Artist Of The Year and International Song Of The Year for ‘Espresso’, but lost out to Chappell Roan for both.Her set last night (March 1) opened with a version of 2024 megahit ‘Espresso’, where the singer was joined by a troop of dancing King’s Guards, with the pop singer incorporating strains of ‘Rule Britannia’ into the track. “Hello Brits!” she declared as she descended the steps onto The O2 stage.From there, she segued into a seductive performance of ‘Bed Chem’, dancing on a giant pink bed, alongside a team of backing dancers with their own boudoirs.

The Last Dinner Party gave a shout out to the UK’s grassroots music venues as they picked up their BRIT Award for Best New Artist last night (March 1). Check out their speech below.After picking up the BRITs Rising Star award in 2024, the London band returned this year to take Best New Artist, following the release of their debut album ‘Prelude To Ecstasy‘.During their speech, they took a moment to highlight the current challenges facing grassroots music venues in the UK.

JADE gave an episodic performance of her single ‘Angel Of My Dreams‘ at the BRIT Awards – see the footage below.The former Little Mix singer arrived at the ceremony last night (March 2) wearing a full wedding dress and joined by her ‘music manager husband’ – the ghoulish, industry exec character that rules over her in the music video for her debut solo single.Later in the show, she took to the stage to perform ‘Angel Of My Dreams’ in a staggering, theatrical performance that spanned five ‘Acts’, opening with her wedding to the evil manager and descending into multiple costume changes and detailed choreography.The performance culminates in a dramatic death, before she returns as an angel, flying above the stage. Check it out below.JADE also picked up the award for Best Pop Act – her first BRIT Award as a solo act – and thanked her “Little Mix sisters” during her speech.After her win, she told NME that “the night couldn’t have gone any better”, and hinted that more music is coming “very soon”.A post shared by NME (@nmemagazine)Dua Lipa, The Last Dinner Party and Ezra Collective were each up for four awards, while Myles Smith received nods in three categories, and he was previously announced as the winner of the 2025 Rising Star award.Among the other performers on the night were Sabrina Carpenter, Sam Fender, Teddy Swims, The Last Dinner Party, Myles Smith, Lola Young, Ezra Collective and Jorja Smith.

Charli XCX swept the BRIT Awards 2025 last night, taking home five awards and thanking dance artists who inspired her vision for ‘Brat‘, among them her late collaborator SOPHIE.The ‘360’ singer went into last night’s (March 1) ceremony as this year’s most nominated artist, which followed a culture-defining ‘Brat’ summer that saw her round off a banner year by being named as the Album of the Year by NME.“‘Brat’ as cultural sensation was a sight to behold, to be sure,” NME wrote. “But ‘Brat’ as an album – the record at the core of the rollout, the music beneath the marketing – is quite simply exceptional.”As well as beating the likes of The Last Dinner Party and The Cure for the prestigious Album Of The Year, she won Artist Of The Year and Best Dance Act.

Danny Dyer launched into a rant about UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the 2025 BRIT Awards. See the footage below.Last night’s (March 1) ceremony saw comedian and actor Jack Whitehall returning to host the show for the first time since 2021 and the fifth time overall.Between awards and performances, Whitehall interviewed celebrity audience members, including Dyer, who was sitting next to Horsegirl.Whitehall asked Dyer who would win his BRIT Award for the “Twat of the Year”, to which the actor responded: “There’s so many, the world is being run by cranks at the moment,” before adding: “Probably Sir Keir Starmer.”The response flustered Whitehall who quickly moved towards the next announcement, though he was interrupted again by Dyer who said: “He’s a slag,” in reference to the current Prime Minister.

Myles Smith used the platform of his BRIT Awards acceptance speech to call of the government to act to support the music industry. The Luton singer-songwriter was named the BRITs Rising Star at the ceremony at London’s O2 on Saturday night (March 1), following in the footsteps of the likes of Adele, Sam Smith and The Last Dinner Party.

BRIT Awards honoured the late Liam Payne in an emotional tribute last night – see the footage below.At yesterday’s ceremony, comedian and actor Jack Whitehall, a friend of the late One Direction star, returned to host the show for the first time since 2021. Towards its end, he told the audience at London’s O2 it was time to honour “a very special person who meant so much to so many of the people in this room and to millions of you around the world.”“Last October, we woke to the devastating news that Liam Payne had tragically passed away,” he said.

Brit Awards featured an emotional tribute to One Direction‘s Liam Payne, the late chart-topping Brits winner that died at age 31 in October. Towards the end of the ceremony on Saturday night, host Jack Whitehall told the crowd it was time to honor “a very special person who meant so much to so many of the people in this room and to millions of you around the world.” “Last October, we woke to the devastating news that Liam Payne had tragically passed away,” Whitehall continued.

The Brits have gone brat as Charli XCX takes the top honor at the 45th Brit Awards.

Sabrina Carpenter opened the BRIT Awards with an eye-catching medley of two of her biggest hits – see the footage below.The performance opened with a version of 2024 megahit ‘Espresso’, where the singer was joined by a troop of dancing King’s Guards, with Carpenter incorporating strains of ‘Rule Britannia’ into the track. “Hello Brits!” she declared as she descended the steps onto The O2 stage.From there, she segued into a seductive performance of ‘Bed Chem’, as she danced on a giant pink bed, alongside a team of backing dancers on their own boudoirs.

Ezra Collective and Jorja Smith are the final acts to be confirmed as performing at the BRIT Awards 2025.Smith and Ezra Collective are the final performers confirmed to take the stage at the upcoming awards ceremony, which will take place at The O2 in London on Saturday March 1, and broadcast exclusively on ITV1 and ITVX.Ezra Collective – who were the recipients of the 2023 Mercury Prize – are one of the most nominated artists at this year’s event, with four nominations in the categories of Mastercard Album of the Year, Group of the Year, Best New Artist, and Alternative/Rock Act.Smith is also a previous BRITs winner, having earned the 2018 Rising Star award and the trophy for the 2019 British Female Solo Artist. She was also nominated in 2019 for Mastercard Album of the Year and Breakthrough Act.They join the likes of the previously announced Sam Fender and Lola Young as well as Sabrina Carpenter, who will also be awarded the prestigious Global Success award.

Charli XCX has been named the 2025 BRIT Awards‘ recipient of the Songwriter of the Year award – find out more below.Ahead of the upcoming awards ceremony, which will take place at The O2 in London on Saturday March 1 and broadcast exclusively on ITV1 and ITVX, the BRITS have announced that Charli is being awarded the Songwriter of the Year honour.Her crowning comes after her longtime collaborator A. G.

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James Bay has announced an intimate London show as part of BRITs Week 2025. Find all the details below.The singer-songwriter is due to perform at the iconic, 350-capacity 100 Club on Oxford Street on Wednesday March 5.Bay, whose fourth album ‘Changes All The Time’ arrived last October, joins the likes of Kasabian, Soft Play, Nova Twins and Joy Crookes on the line-up for this year’s BRITs Week.Tickets go on general sale at 10am GMT this Friday (February 21) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.

Sam Fender and Lola Young have been announced as the final performers for the BRIT Awards 2025.The British acts are the last performers confirmed for the upcoming awards ceremony, which will take place at The O2 in London on Saturday March 1, and broadcast exclusively on ITV1 and ITVX.Last week it was announced that Sabrina Carpenter was confirmed to perform at the annual award ceremony. The likes of JADE, Shaboozey, Teddy Swims, The Last Dinner Party and Myles Smith are also set to perform.

Sabrina Carpenter has been confirmed to perform at the BRIT Awards 2025 – find out more below.The BRITs have announced that ‘Espresso’ and ‘Please Please Please’ hitmaker Sabrina Carpenter will be present at the ceremony which will take place at The O2 in London on Saturday March 1, and broadcast exclusively on ITV1 and ITVX.Not only will she be present, but she will hit the stage for a performance, though details on what she’s going to perform remain under wraps.Additionally, Carpenter will be the recipient of the prestigious Global Success award at this year’s ceremony. She will join an elite roster of acts who have been awarded the exclusive prize – past recipients are limited to One Direction, Ed Sheeran, Adele and Sam Smith.A post shared by The BRIT Awards (@brits)Speaking on Carpenter’s achievement, Damian Christian, Chair of the BRIT Committee for 2025 said via a press release: “Congratulations to Sabrina on winning this prestigious award.

BRIT Awards 2025.The winners in five categories will be decided this year for the first time ever by fans in a BRITs WhatsApp chat, at the ceremony which will take place at The O2 in London on Saturday March 1, and broadcast exclusively on ITV1 and ITVX.Beginning today (January 31), fans can start a chat and follow the prompts to cast votes in the categories for Alternative/Rock Act, Dance Act, Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act, Pop Act and R&B Act here. Voting is open until 11:59pm on Friday, February 14 and votes can be cast in each category once per day.A host of artists feature in Alternative/Rock Act including The Cure, who have received their first BRIT nominations in over three decades thanks to the critically-acclaimed album ‘Songs Of A Lost World’.They are up against Sam Fender, Beabadoobee, Ezra Collective and The Last Dinner Party.

BRIT Awards 2025 have been revealed – see the current list of acts below.Today (January 31), the BRIT Awards announced the first five performers for the upcoming awards ceremony, which will take place at The O2 in London on Saturday March 1, and broadcast exclusively on ITV1 and ITVX.Announced so far are JADE, Shaboozey, Teddy Swims, The Last Dinner Party and Myles Smith, the last of whom in December was announced as the winner of the BRIT Awards 2025 Rising Star. Smith is also nominated for three more awards: Best New Artist, Song of the Year and Pop Act.Like Smith, the four other performers who have been announced are also up for several awards at the ceremony.