THE BRIT AWARDS CELEBRATE 30 SHOWS - DATE UNVEILED FOR THE BIGGEST NIGHT IN BRITISH MUSIC - BRITs NOMINATIONS LAUNCH MOVES TO INDIGO2 ON MONDAY 18 JANUARY
UK recorded music industry association, the BPI, has unveiled the date for the UK’s biggest music awards ceremony - The BRIT Awards 2010 with MasterCard.
It will take place on Tuesday 16 February at London’s Earls Court Arena commemorating 30 shows of the best in music. ITV will once again be broadcasting The BRITs absolutely live, bringing millions of viewers the winners, the glamour and the stunning performances that have made The BRIT Awards the ultimate ‘must see’ televised event in British music.
As the BRITs Academy deliberate and cast their votes at the end of a groundbreaking year in music, The BRIT Awards Nominations Launch moves to a brand new venue for what will be a bigger and even more exciting event. On Monday 18 January, The BRIT Awards Nominations will take place at IndigO2 at London’s O2, unveiling which candidates will be battling it out in each category for the coveted BRIT trophies. The launch will also include unique live performances from breakthrough acts and will be broadcast on ITV2.
Ged Doherty, Chairman of The BRITs committee commented, “For the 30th BRITs show we're planning a landmark event that truly celebrates this occasion. The BRITs is the UK - and Europe's - premier music show and one of the biggest media events of the year. The show has seen many changes in recent years and I have no doubt we will continue to build on the spectacular success of this year's show. "
Preserving The BRIT Awards status as one of the most inspiring and exciting events in music across the globe, The BRIT Awards 2010 will celebrate its 12 year partnership with sponsors MasterCard, maintaining the brands strong relationship with music and helping the music industry nurture home grown talent.
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