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Who is hosting the Brits 2018, when is it on and who are the performers and nominees?

When is the Brits on - date, time, who's hosting, nominees and performers
Ed Sheeran and Stormzy will be performing again this year (Picture: Getty Images)

The Brit Awards 2018 are upon us so get ready to be entertained, folks.

Every year the Brits promises to be filled with drama, glamour and eventful performances.

Past memorable moments include Madonna falling down the stairs, Katy Perry’s Theresa May and Donald Trump skeleton puppets, and Robbie Williams challenging Noel Gallagher to a fight.

This year should be just as brilliant with a host of music’s finest acts performing at the star-studded event.

When is the Brits on - date, time, who's hosting, nominees and performers
Little Mix receive the award for Best British Single last year (Picture: Getty Images)

Here’s all you need to know about the 2018 Brits…

When are the Brit Awards 2018?

The awards will take place on 21 February, 2018, at The O2 London for the eighth year running.

What time are the Brit awards on TV?

The Brit Awards 2018 will be streamed live from 8pm on on ITV with the show due to finish at 10.20pm.

The event will also be live-streamed on YouTube for international viewers.

Who’s hosting?

Comedian Jack Whitehall will be hosting the awards for the first time.

Jack Whitehall
Jack Whitehall will be hosting the awards (Picture: Getty Images)

What acts will be performing?

The show will feature performances by some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Justin Timberlake, Ed Sheeran, Foo Fighters, Dua Lipa, Liam Payne, Rita Ora, Stormzy and Rag’n’Bone Man.

Kylie and JT put on a steamy performance (Picture: Dave Benett/Getty Images)
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Full list of nominations:

British Album of the Year

  • Dua Lipa – Dua Lipa
  • Ed Sheeran – Divide
  • J Hus – Common Sense
  • Rag ‘n’ Bone Man – Humour
  • Stormzy – Gang Signs & Prayer.

British Male Solo Artist

  • Ed Sheeran
  • Liam Gallagher
  • Loyle Carner
  • Rag’n’Bone Man
  • Stormzy

British Female Solo Artist

  • Paloma Faith
  • Kate Tempest
  • Jessie Ware
  • Laura Marling
  • Dua Lipa

British Group

  • Wolf Alice
  • Gorillaz
  • London Grammar
  • The XX
  • Royal Blood

British Breakthrough

  • Dave
  • Dua Lipa
  • J Hus
  • Loyle Carner
  • Sampha

Critics’ Choice Award

  • Jorja Smith – WINNER
  • Mabel
  • Stefflon Don

British Single of the Year

  • Liam Payne – ‘Strip That Down’ featuring Quavo
  • Jax Jones feat. Raye – ‘You Don’t Know Me’
  • Clean Bandit – ‘Symphony’ featuring Zara Larsson
  • Rag’n’Bone Man – ‘Human’
  • J HUS – ‘Did You See’
  • Calvin Harris – ‘Feels’ featuring Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry and Big Sean
  • Dua Lipa – ‘New Rules’
  • Ed Sheeran – ‘Shape of You’
  • Jonas Blue – ‘Mama’ featuring William Singe
  • Little Mix – ‘Touch’

International Female Solo Artist

  • Taylor Swift
  • Lorde
  • Bjork
  • P!nk
  • Alicia Keys

International Male Solo Artist

  • Kendrick Lemar
  • Childish Gambino
  • Drake
  • Beck
  • DJ Khaled

International Group

  • Foo Fighters
  • Arcade Fire
  • LCD Soundsystem
  • Haim
  • The Killers

British Artist Video of the Year

  • Anne-Marie – Ciao Adios
  • Calvin Harris Ft Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry and Big Sean – Feels
  • Clean Bandit Ft Zara Larsson – Symphony
  • Dua Lipa – New Rules
  • Ed Sheeran – Shape Of You
  • Harry Styles – Sign Of The Times
  • Jonas Blue Ft William Singe – Mama
  • Liam Payne Ft Quavo – Strip That Down
  • Little Mix – Touch
  • ZAYN and Taylor Swift – I Don’t Wanna Live Forever

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