Lewis Capaldi has been announced as the final artist for the 2023 BRIT Awards on February 11.
The 26-year-old singer will join Stormzy, David Guetta, Lizzo, Harry, Styles and Ella Henderson at the star-studded ceremony at London’s 02.
On joining the show, Lewis said: “The last time I played the BRIT Awards, I was so scared I had a panic attack before I went on, and then I got hammered.” I expect more of the same this year.
Star: Lewis Capaldi has been announced as the final artist for the 2023 BRIT Awards on February 11
Lewis is nominated for Song of the Year for Forget Me this year after he won in 2020 along with Best New Artist.
The star recently scored his fourth UK No. 1 single with ‘Pointless’, following his previous three No. 1s on Someone Who Loved (2019), Before You Go (2020) and Forget Me (2022), and is his second single from his upcoming second studio album Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent.
To date, he has achieved five Top Ten singles and the UK’s best-selling album in both 2019 and 2020 and over 25 billion global streams.
It was recently announced that Stormzy will perform at the show, with the rapper nominated for three awards including British Artist of the Year, Best Hip-Hop/Grime/Rap Act and Mastercard Album of the Year for This Is What I Mean.
Lewis said: “The last time I played at the BRIT Awards, I was so scared I had a panic attack before I went on, and then I got hit.” Hoping more of the same this year’
The hitmaker has won three BRIT Awards at past ceremonies, including Mastercard Album of the Year for his debut Gang Signs & Prayer.
His three studio albums reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and he became the first black male headliner at the Glastonbury Festival in 2019.
Lizzo, who is nominated for International Artist of the Year and International Song of the Year for About Damn Time, will also perform at the musical extravaganza, three years after her iconic 2020 performance.
DJ and producer David Guetta, who received a nomination for International Song of the Year for ‘I’m Good (Blue)’ with Bebe Rexha, and Becky Hill, who won Best Dance Performance last year and is returning to aspire to the prize this year, they’re also ready to bring the party to the BRITs stage.
Event: Stormzy was recently announced to be performing on the show, and the rapper won three awards on the show (pictured in December 2022)
Ella Henderson was also added to the bill, after she released the hit song ‘Crazy What Love Can Do’ alongside David and Becky last year.
David said: “It’s a great honor to be nominated for a BRIT Award as I’ve always felt a strong connection to British music and culture and have had incredible experiences here… ‘I’m Good’ is my seventh album # 1 in the UK so thank you!
“The UK dance scene is full of incredible artists, so to be recognized once again means a lot to me. This collaboration with Bebe is the gift that keeps on giving, and we are both so thankful to be nominated!’
Becky added: ‘My first BRIT performance! This is what dreams are made of and I am so excited to be performing alongside David Guetta, who presented me with my BRIT for Best Dance Performance last year.
New Addition: Lizzo Will Also Perform At Upcoming BRITs
“This is a real moment for me and with another BRIT nomination this year it’s an amazing way to start 2023.”
She said: ‘I am beyond excited to be performing at The BRITs 2023! Growing up, I remember watching the BRITs perform live by so many iconic artists that I idolized and always dreamed of one day being on that stage.
‘So to be a part of this year’s lineup alongside some amazing artists is an absolute honor! I can’t wait, what an amazing way to start this year!’
Harry Styles, Wet Leg, Cat Burns and Sam Smith with Kim Petras were previously confirmed to perform.
Get Involved: French DJ David Guetta will join singers Ella Henderson and Becky Hill after receiving a nomination for International Song of the Year.
Meanwhile, music bosses are making a bold bid to bring Beyoncé to the BRITs, MailOnline can reveal.
High-level discussions have been held between Sony music executives and the superstar’s team to attend the event on February 11 at London’s O2, where she has been nominated for two gongs, including International Artist of the Year. .
Beyoncé’s attendance would be a boost for the awards show, where she is nominated for her single Break My Soul in the International Song of the Year category.
A music source revealed: “There have been some serious discussions at the top end of the record label for Beyoncé to have a live presence at the BRITs – having the world’s biggest superstar to attend the ceremony would be a huge coup.”
Superstar: Music bosses are making a bold bid to bring Beyoncé to the BRIT Awards next month, MailOnline can reveal
She has been to The BRIT before and sees the event as a key moment on the music calendar and a way to connect with her European fanbase.
“It’s common for some of the biggest acts that take place at the ceremony to be finalized days before, so a deal is still being negotiated and could go all the way.”
“But there’s been a huge push to get her to the ceremony and for her to perform would be the absolute dream setting.”
A source added: “The ceremony schedule is closed, so if Beyoncé were to perform, a shake-up would be necessary, but it’s more likely that she’ll be there as a guest.”
MailOnline has contacted the BRITs and Beyoncé’s spokesperson for comment.