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Years and Years, Demi Lovato and James Arthur tear up the Capital Summertime Ball

Years and Years, Demi Lovato and James Arthur tear up the Capital Summertime Ball
Summertime Ball kicked off with some stunning performances (Picture: PA/Wire)

Sean Paul, Demi Lovato and James Arthur are flaunting their red carpet best at the Capital Summertime Ball.

On Saturday June 9, the stars were out in force at Wembley Stadium in honour of the summer bash, which sees performances from the likes of Years and Years and Camila Cabello.

Years and Years frontman Olly Alexander spoke to Metro.co.uk at the bash, saying how they feel Rita Ora was forced to come out following the release of her song Girls.

Olly Alexander of Years & Years on stage during Capital's Summertime Ball with Vodafone at Wembley Stadium, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. This summer's hottest artists performed live for 80,000 Capital listeners at Wembley Stadium at the UK's biggest summer party. Performers included Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes, Rita Ora, Charlie Puth, Jess Glyne, Craig David, Anne-Marie, Rudimental, Sean Paul, Clean Bandit, James Arthur, Sigala, Years & Years, Jax Jones, Raye, Jonas Blue, Mabel, Stefflon Don, Yungen and G-Eazy. Picture date: Saturday June 9, 2018. Photo credit should read: Isabel Infantes/PA Wire
Years And Years won over the crowds (Picture: Isabel Infantes/PA Wire)

I think the whole situation was a bit grim because it feels like Rita was forced to come out. Which I think was quite sad and I felt sorry for her, Olly said.

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Other acts showing up include Raye and Mabel, who donned a particularly striking outfit and rainbow flag.

Demi Lovato performs on stage during Capital's Summertime Ball with Vodafone at Wembley Stadium, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. This summer's hottest artists performed live for 80,000 Capital listeners at Wembley Stadium at the UK's biggest summer party. Performers included Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes, Rita Ora, Charlie Puth, Jess Glyne, Craig David, Anne-Marie, Rudimental, Sean Paul, Clean Bandit, James Arthur, Sigala, Years & Years, Jax Jones, Raye, Jonas Blue, Mabel, Stefflon Don, Yungen and G-Eazy. Picture date: Saturday June 9, 2018. Photo credit should read: Isabel Infantes/PA Wire
Demi Lovato at Capital Summertime Ball (Picture: Isabel Infantes/PA Wire)

Camila Cabello played relatively early at the event, having to dash back for the supporting slot on Taylor Swifts Reputation tour.

Other performances are set to come from Shawn Mendes and Rita Ora, with the former turning up backstage at the event following his stint on Carpool Karaoke.

Shawn Mendes on the red carpet of the media run at Capital's Summertime Ball with Vodafone at Wembley Stadium, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. This summer's hottest artists performed live for 80,000 Capital listeners at Wembley Stadium at the UK's biggest summer party. Performers included Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes, Rita Ora, Charlie Puth, Jess Glyne, Craig David, Anne-Marie, Rudimental, Sean Paul, Clean Bandit, James Arthur, Sigala, Years & Years, Jax Jones, Raye, Jonas Blue, Mabel, Stefflon Don, Yungen and G-Eazy. Picture date: Saturday June 9, 2018. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire
Shawn Mendes appeared backstage (Picture: Ian West/PA Wire)

James Arthur also rattled through some of his biggest hits at the bash, including Say You Wont Let Go and Safe Inside.

James Arthur on stage during Capital's Summertime Ball with Vodafone at Wembley Stadium, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. This summer's hottest artists performed live for 80,000 Capital listeners at Wembley Stadium at the UK's biggest summer party. Performers included Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes, Rita Ora, Charlie Puth, Jess Glyne, Craig David, Anne-Marie, Rudimental, Sean Paul, Clean Bandit, James Arthur, Sigala, Years & Years, Jax Jones, Raye, Jonas Blue, Mabel, Stefflon Don, Yungen and G-Eazy. Picture date: Saturday June 9, 2018. Photo credit should read: Isabel Infantes/PA Wire
James Arthur performed a number of his biggest tracks (Picture: Isabel Infantes/PA Wire)

Demi Lovato was a surprise guest on the line-up, who performed to the 80,000 people strong crowd.

You can catch all the action from the Capital Summertime Ball here.

Check out more pictures below.

Camila Cabello on stage during Capital's Summertime Ball with Vodafone at Wembley Stadium, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. This summer's hottest artists performed live for 80,000 Capital listeners at Wembley Stadium at the UK's biggest summer party. Performers included Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes, Rita Ora, Charlie Puth, Jess Glyne, Craig David, Anne-Marie, Rudimental, Sean Paul, Clean Bandit, James Arthur, Sigala, Years & Years, Jax Jones, Raye, Jonas Blue, Mabel, Stefflon Don, Yungen and G-Eazy. Picture date: Saturday June 9, 2018. Photo credit should read: Isabel Infantes/PA Wire
Camila Cabello at Capital Summertime Ball (Picture: Isabel Infantes/PA Wire)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 09: Sean Paul attends the Capital Summertime Ball 2018 at Wembley Stadium on June 9, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)
Sean Paul at the Summertime Ball (Picture: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)
G-Eazy on the red carpet of the media run at Capital's Summertime Ball with Vodafone at Wembley Stadium, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. This summer's hottest artists performed live for 80,000 Capital listeners at Wembley Stadium at the UK's biggest summer party. Performers included Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes, Rita Ora, Charlie Puth, Jess Glyne, Craig David, Anne-Marie, Rudimental, Sean Paul, Clean Bandit, James Arthur, Sigala, Years & Years, Jax Jones, Raye, Jonas Blue, Mabel, Stefflon Don, Yungen and G-Eazy. Picture date: Saturday June 9, 2018. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire
G-Eazy on the red carpet (Picture: Ian West/PA Wire)
Raye on stage during Capital's Summertime Ball with Vodafone at Wembley Stadium, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. This summer's hottest artists performed live for 80,000 Capital listeners at Wembley Stadium at the UK's biggest summer party. Performers included Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes, Rita Ora, Charlie Puth, Jess Glyne, Craig David, Anne-Marie, Rudimental, Sean Paul, Clean Bandit, James Arthur, Sigala, Years & Years, Jax Jones, Raye, Jonas Blue, Mabel, Stefflon Don, Yungen and G-Eazy. Picture date: Saturday June 9, 2018. Photo credit should read: Isabel Infantes/PA Wire
Raye at the Capital Summertime Ball (Picture: Isabel Infantes/PA Wire)
Mabel during Capital's Summertime Ball with Vodafone at Wembley Stadium, London. This summer's hottest artists performed live for 80,000 Capital listeners at Wembley Stadium at the UK's biggest summer party. Performers included Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes, Rita Ora, Charlie Puth, Jess Glyne, Craig David, Anne-Marie, Rudimental, Sean Paul, Clean Bandit, James Arthur, Sigala, Years & Years, Jax Jones, Raye, Jonas Blue, Mabel, Stefflon Don, Yungen and G-Eazy
Mabel performing at Capital Summertime Ball (Picture: EMPICS)

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