Two new Brit Awards performers revealed as they join Jade Thirlwall and Sabrina Carpenter on star-studded lineup

TWO new Brit Awards performers have been announced to perform at the 45th annual ceremony at the weekend.

It has been revealed that British jazz band Ezra Collective and singer Jorja Smith will take to the stage on Sunday.

Alamy

Ezra Collective will be performing at the Brit Awards at the weekend[/caption]

Getty

Jorja Smith will also take to the stage on Sunday[/caption]

Getty

They will be joined by Sabrina Carpenter, Jade Thirlwall, Sam Fender, Lola Young, Shaboozey and Teddy Swims at the star-studded bash.

The 2023 Mercury Prize winners have been shortlisted in four categories – making them one of the most nominated acts this year.

The band’s drummer Femi Koleoso said ahead of Sunday’s show: “Honestly, the opportunity to play at the BRITs is so precious. 

“I grew up watching the BRITs; I think about performances from Gorillaz and Skepta; and those moments, when I was sat as a teenager in my room, really were massive for me as wanting to become a musician. 

“So I’m honoured to play, because it’s an honour, but I’m honoured that we get the opportunity to give this moment to the teenage versions of Ezra Collective that will be watching.

“Absolutely can’t wait to make you all dance on Saturday night. God bless you all, peace.”

While Jorja shared her excitement ahead of the performance by sharing the official Brit announcement on her Instagram.

She captioned it: “Let’s go, ” with a string of love hearts and tagged Ezra Collective in the story.

Charlie XCX nd Dua Lipa are leading the nods at this year’s Brit Awards, with nominations revealed today ahead of its March 1 ceremony.

The Sympathy is a Knife singer, who was nominated for her first Brit a decade ago but has never won any of the four gongs she has been up for, is in the running for five in one go this time around.

They include Artist of the Year, Dance Act, Pop Act and Song of the Year for her Billie Eilish collaboration Guess and Album of the Year for Brat.

Close behind Charli with four nominations each are her friend Dua, indie band The Last Dinner Party, and Mercury Prize-winning jazz quintet Ezra Collective.

Speaking on their red-carpet plans, drummer Femi Koleoso said: “When we haven’t prepared properly, we just say: ‘All black.’ So far, it’s all black. If you see anything other than black, then that’s really deliberate.”

Another top contender is Myles Smith, who has three nominations in addition to the Rising Star award he was announced as winning last month.

The Stargazing singer, attending his first Brit Awards, said: “Last year, I was watching it on TV, and to be there this year is something I’m so looking forward to.

“It’s such a big occasion, and it’s slap bang in the middle of my tour, so my head is everywhere right now, but I’ll figure it out.”

Jade Thirlwall also makes her mark as the first Little Mix member to be nominated for her solo work, with nods for Song of the Year and Pop Act, despite releasing only a handful of tracks.

She said: “As a band, we were nominated a few times and won three Brit Awards. But when it’s for your own music—my personal experiences—it does hit different. It feels extra special.”

Sam Fender joins the race with nominations for Artist of the Year and Alternative/Rock Act, despite releasing only one song in 2024, People Watching.

Meanwhile, British actress Cynthia Erivo and US pop star Ariana Grande both scored Oscar nods for acting but were snubbed at the Brits.

Ariana’s chart-topping album Eternal Sunshine and Cynthia’s contributions to the Wicked soundtrack failed to make the shortlist.

The Cure have landed three nods for the ceremony, which are their first nominations in over 30 years.

The Sun has already revealed that Charli, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan are being lined up to perform at the bash, which will be hosted by Jack Whitehall at The O2 Arena.

Reuters

Dua Lipa is leading the nods at this year’s Brit Awards[/caption]

Getty

Jade Thirlwall is the first Little Mix member to be nominated for her solo work[/caption]

Getty

Sam Fender joins the race with nominations for Artist of the Year and Alternative/Rock Act[/caption]