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Brit Awards 2021: Time, channel and how to watch

THE UK's biggest night of music awards is back with a bang TONIGHT (May 11).

The 2021 Brit Awards will feature a live audience as part of the Government’s  so fans have the opportunity to watch the event up close as well as from the comfort of their homes.

Dua Lipa is nominated for three awards
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Dua Lipa is nominated for three awardsCredit: Getty

When are the Brit Awards 2021?

The BRIT Awards 2021 (sponsored by Mastercard) will be held at The O2 Arena London on May 11, 2021.

The event starts at 8pm BST.

How can I watch the Brit Awards 2021 ceremony live?

The BRIT Awards will be available to watch live on ITV from 8pm to 10.15pm.

Viewers can also catch up on demand on the ITV Hub.

You can also watch live coverage from the red carpet on .

MasterCard has also given away 2,500 audience tickets to key workers who can watch the awards in person, in a COVID-safe environment.

Applicants must live in  and have to be classified as a during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

They were able to invite one other person as a guest (who does not have to be a key worker) but they cannot be clinically vulnerable or pregnant.

Who is nominated?

Nominees for this years event have been announced.

The line up is as follows:

Female Solo Artist

Jessie Ware has been nominated for female solo artist
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Jessie Ware has been nominated for female solo artistCredit: Getty - Contributor
  • Arlo Parks 
  • Celeste
  • Dua Lipa 
  • Jessie Ware 
  • Lianne La Havas

Male Solo Artist

Newcomer Yungblud is hoping to win best male solo artist
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Newcomer Yungblud is hoping to win best male solo artistCredit: Reuters
  • Aj Tracey
  • Headie One 
  • J Hus 
  • Joel Corry
  • Yungblud

British Group

  • Bicep
  • Biffy Clyro
  • Little Mix 
  • The 1975 
  • Young T & Bugsey

Brits Rising Star

  • Griff Warner
  • Pa Salieu 
  • Rina Sawayama

Breakthrough Artist

  • Arlo Parks 
  • Bicep 
  • Celeste 
  • Joel Corry
  • Young T & Bugsey

British Single With Mastercard

  • 220 Kid & Gracey - Don't Need Love
  • Aitch & Aj Tracey Ft Tay Keith - Rain
  • Dua Lipa - Physical
  • Harry Styles - Watermelon Sugar
  • Headie One Ft Aj Tracey & Stormzy - Ain't It Different
  • Joel Corry Ft Mnek - Head & Heart
  • Nathan Dawe Ft Ksi - Lighter 
  • Regard & Raye - Secrets
  • S1mba Ft Dtg - Rover
  • Young T & Bugsey Ft Headie One - Don't Rush

Mastercard Album

  • Arlo Parks - Collapsed In Sunbeams
  • Celeste - Not Your Muse 
  • Dua Lipa - Future Nostalgia
  • J Hus - Big Conspiracy
  • Jessie Ware - What's Your Pleasure?

International Female Solo Artist

  • Ariana Grande
  • Billie Eilish 
  • Cardi B 
  • Miley Cyrus 
  • Taylor Swift

International Male Solo Artist

  • Bruce Springsteen
  • Burna Boy
  • Childish Gambino
  • Tame Impala 
  • The Weeknd

International Group

  • BTS
  • Fontaines D.C.
  • Foo Fighters
  • Haim 
  • Run The Jewels

Who is hosting the Brit Awards 2021?

Jack Whitehall will be returning for the fourth year running
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Jack Whitehall will be returning for the fourth year runningCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Comedian Jack Whitehall is returning to host The BRIT Awards 2021 with Mastercard after hosting successfully for the past three years.

The comedian, who will be hosting the best gig of the showbiz calendar for a fourth time, said: “It really is always an honour to do it but this year feels even more special.

“I must be doing something right to be invited back.

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“This is about celebrating all the artists that made the music which helped us get through what’s been a b*d of a year. It’s also now just a nice excuse to get out of the house and put on a suit.

“I’d honestly have done it if they’d held it in a field with just me and Craig David.”

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