BRITs 2010 Live Performers Announced!
Taking BRITs-30 centre stage at Earls Court on February 16 2010 to perform live to millions of ITV viewers will be Kasabian, Lady Gaga and JLS. In addition the outstanding Dizzee Rascal will be teaming up with Florence & The Machine for an explosive collaboration that looks set to take its place in the BRITs 30 year history. The tune Dizzee & Florence have mashed up especially for the show is titled You Got The Dirtee Love. This announcement is already making BRIT Awards 2010 with MasterCard an interestingly diverse and 'must see' awards show to broadcast live on ITV .
Ged Doherty, Chairman of The BRITs Committee said, "It's an exciting line-up. These acts are young, vibrant and hugely talented. Each brings something different to the BRITs party. With Robbie Williams already confirmed and more surprises in store, BRITs-30 will be the music event of the year."
Reflecting that diversity the line up is led by US sensation, the uncompromising and unpredictable Lady Gaga plus pop chart toppers JLS and UK rockers Kasabian bringing their highly acclaimed new sound to the BRITs stage.
Having conquered the US, Lady GaGa stormed the UK producing 2009's biggest selling single of the year - Poker Face. The single along with Just Dance were number one hits around the world earning Lady GaGa numerous coveted Grammy nominations and securing her debut album The Fame at the top spot in four countries. Capping a breathtaking year, Lady GaGa will make her solo BRITs appearance on Tuesday 16 February 2010 following last year's featured appearance with OCA recipients, the Pet Shop Boys.
With three studio albums under their belt, Kasabian are one of the most thrilling bands of the decade. The Leicestershire four-piece released their track Fire taken from their third album West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum in June 2009 and became the highest new entry reaching the number 3 on the UK top 40. The album itself went on to achieve critical acclaim and was named Best Album of 2009 by many music critics. Having headlined Glastonbury's Pyramid stage for the second time last summer, Kasabian are sure to shake the foundations of Earls Court on 16 February.
X Factor runners up JLS have seen their career rocket since leaving the show. Their first single 'Beat Again' went straight in at number one in the UK charts and became the fastest selling debut of 2009. The band had equal success with their second single 'Everybody In Love' which reached the top of the charts while their self-titled debut album - JLS sold over a million copies. Embarking on their first ever tour at the end of this month, JLS will make a welcomed appearance at The BRIT Awards 2010.
So expect a rollercoaster ride at what promises to be the most spectacular BRIT Awards yet as millions of TV viewers and over five thousand music fans partying in Earls Court witness one of the most exhilarating nights in the UK Music calendar.
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