The BRIT Awards unveil brand new double trophy for 2021 winners
Each winner will receive two awards this year!
We are now just two weeks away until The BRIT Awards 2021 with Mastercard takes place at London's O2 Arena, and after the nominations were released earlier this month, bosses have now unveiled the brand new trophy that winners will receive!
Unlike previous years, the 2021 winners will receive TWO awards on the night, with winners encouraged to award the smaller trophy to somebody else, such as a family member, friends, neighbours, fellow artists or key workers.
The two new trophies, designed by two of Britain’s most in-demand visual artists, Es Devlin OBE and Yinka Ilori MBE, is the BRITs first collaborative double-trophy design, with Es and Yinka following in the footsteps of the likes of Dame Vivienne Westwood, Sir Philip Treacy, Tracey Emin, Anish Kapoor, Dame Zaha Hadid and Sir David Adjaye.
Speaking about her collaborative design, Es Devlin said: “Yinka and I thought that the best award that one could receive would be agency to award another...Each recipient is invited to award the second trophy to someone they consider worthy - it might be recognition - or it might be someone that does something entirely unrelated to music.”
Yinka Ilori continued: “The idea came from the experience of lockdown, where your neighbour you’ve lived beside for six years and never say hello to suddenly gave you flowers, foods, acts of kindness. I wanted to capture that...I would describe it as two artists from different disciplines, different inspirations, coming together to design a trophy based around the idea of giving something back - acts of kindness.”
Check out the official nominations for The BRIT Awards 2021 below:
After the nominations were released and it was announced that comedian Jack Whitehall would be hosting the show for the fourth year in a row, bosses started to release details of which artists would be performing on the big night!
As well as Rising Star Award winner Griff, Dua Lipa, Arlo Parks, Olivia Rodrigo and Headie One will all perform, as well as a duet between Rag'n'Bone Man and P!nk, following the release of their new single 'Anywhere Away From Here'.
Who is performing at The BRIT Awards 2021?:
Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa was the first artist announced to perform at this year's ceremony. She said, "I am so excited to be returning to perform for you all at The BRITs this year. It's going to be truly special to be back on stage in the UK."
Griff
2021 Rising Star Award winner Griff will make her BRITs debut! She said, "Guys, pray for me!! I'm going to be in a room full of the biggest and best artists in the world, singing my little heart out. I can't wait!!!!"
Arlo Parks
Three-time nominated star Arlo Parks will also perform on the night. She said, "To be able to share my work and vision with such a massive audience is a dream. I'm excited to create something that feels immersive and inclusive."
Headie One
British rapper Headie One will perform at this year's event, he said, "It's my first live performance in 18 months, couldn't think of a better place to do it."
Rag'n'Bone Man and P!nk
Following the release of their epic collab 'Anywhere Away From Here', it was announced that Rag'n'Bone Man and P!nk will be performing at the 2021 ceremony, alongside the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Choir.
Olivia Rodrigo
Record-breaking US artist Olivia Rodrigo will be making her debut UK performance at this year's BRIT Award ceremony. The 18-year-old took the world by storm earlier this year with her debut single 'drivers license', which broke international streaming records as well as securing the Number 1 spot in over 25 countries.
Coldplay
Coldplay have been confirmed as the opening act for the BRIT Awards 2021. In what will be their first TV performance in over a year, the band will perform on a pontoon on the Thames near The O2.
The Weeknd
Global superstar The Weeknd has also been added to the amazing line-up! Due to current restrictions, The Weeknd's exclusive performance will be filmed remotely.
Despite the prestigious award show being postponed until May, it's now been announced that The BRIT Awards will be used as part of the Government's live events pilot scheme, with a 4000-strong crowd expected.
Audience members attending the indoor ceremony next month will not be socially distanced or be required to wear face coverings once seated.
They will, however, need proof of a negative lateral flow test result to enter the venue and will be required to provide details to NHS Test and Trace and follow Government guidance while travelling.
The BRIT Awards 2021 with Mastercard takes place on Tuesday 11th May.
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