The BRIT Awards

Now in its 40th year, the Brit Awards with Mastercard are back for what promises to be another rip-roaring ceremony at London’s O2 arena this February. As always, the music industry’s best and brightest will gather to celebrate the hottest acts of 2020, from the most exceptional solo artists to the songs that stole our hearts, with Jack Whitehall returning to host for the third time running. This year, however, the format of the awards has been shaken up, with a streamlined total of ten categories and longer performances than ever before. From precisely who will be performing to all the nominees (including GQ's predictions for who will come out top) here’s everything you need to know about the biggest night in British music.