The big day is patiently waiting for us just around the corner. Now confirmed to be officially taking place on the Saturday, 11th of February, the BRIT Awards 2023 are ready to take off for their 43rd edition this year. And 13th edition in the O2 Arena. The ceremony will be broadcasted live on ITV and ITVX for the first time ever on a Saturday evening. Having always taken place on a midweek day, it is a big step forward in the music industry to host the big night on a weekend, in order to give more people a chance to watch. “Moving the show to a Saturday will breathe new life into the iconic ceremony, while also introducing a new and more engaged audience.” commented Damian Christian, managing director and president of promotion at Atlantic Records.
This year, the grand event has announced their nominees in a total of 13 different categories. Following on from the update in 2021 on getting rid of gendered categories in order to be more gender inclusive, a suggestion made by non-binary artist Sam Smith after only getting nominated for best Solo Artist in 2020. However, only ridding of the latter categories the possible female inclusion in the awards decreased greatly. Smith argued “I look forward to a time where awards shows can be reflective of the society we live in. Let’s celebrate everybody, regardless of gender, race, age, ability, sexuality and class.” This proceeded to introducing an advanced set of genre focused ones instead. The added sections included an Alternative/Rock Act, Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act, Dance Act and Pop/RnB Act.
The nominees this year include; Harry Styles for best Artist, best Song and best British Album, Stormzy for best Artist, Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act and best British Album, The 1975 for best British Album and best British Group, Ed Sheeran for best Song and International Song, George Ezra for best Artist, Sam Smith as best Pop/RnB Act, Arctic Monkeys for best Alternative/Rock Band, Eliza Rose as best British Dance Act and best Song, Central Cee for best Artist, best Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act, Dave for best Song and best Hip Hop/Grime/Act and many, many more.
A great host will be leading the night, comedian Mo Gillian, once again this 2023. Furthermore, the stage will be taken over by some exciting performances by Harry Styles, Stormzy, Lizzo accompanied by Wet Leg, Lewis Capaldi, Sam Smith, Kim Petras as well as David Guetta, Becky Hill, Ella Henderson and Cat Burns.
This past year has not been a quiet one, considering the number of brilliant outcomes from current artists. This years edition will undoubtedly be a gripping one.
