Inside the BRIT Awards' £7K gift box – from A-list private members club to designer goodies

Mark Sutherland This year’s BRIT Awards was an unusual affair. Billed as the U.K. music industry’s biggest night, it was bookended by superstars, kicking off with a fierce Dua Lipa performance and ending with a joyous Kylie Minogue greatest hits medley to celebrate her Global Icon award.

BRIT Awards 2024 achieved the lowest television viewing figures in the show’s history, with an average of 2.5 million.The event was broadcast live on ITV1 and ITVX in the UK, and at its peak was viewed by 3 million viewers, nearly a million fewer than last year. The numbers are taken from the overnight ratings and do not include viewers who will watch the show on catch-up.The 2023 edition saw performances from Harry Styles, Lizzo and Wet Leg, and reached a maximum live audience of 3.9 million and an average of 3.3 million.The annual ceremony took place on Saturday (March 2) at London’s The O2.

Jessie Ware has shared her love for The Last Dinner Party, and revealed her hopes to join forces with the band in the future. Watch our interview above.The moment took place on the red carpet for the BRIT Awards this weekend (March 2), when the pop icon spoke with NME ahead of the ceremony. On the night, Ware was nominated for the Artist of the Year award, and was up against Arlo Parks, Dave, Fred again.., Little Simz, Olivia Dean and RAYE, with the latter ultimately taking home the trophy.During the interview with NME, Ware shared her admiration for other artists nominated that night – in particular, rising British indie band The Last Dinner Party.“I think The Last Dinner Party are really cool.

Young Fathers have spoken to NME about the huge response to their fourth album ‘Heavy Heavy’, and revealed that they are already in the process of making new music. Watch our interview above.The trio – comprised of Alloysious Massaquoi, Kayus Bankole and Graham Hastings – spoke to NME on the red carpet of the 2024 BRIT Awards on Saturday night (March 2).

Romy has spoken to NME about being back in the studio with The xx, and revealed if she has plans for more solo material. Watch our interview above.The dance artist spoke to NME on the red carpet of the 2024 BRIT Awards, where she was nominated in the Best British Dance Act category on the night.

The Last Dinner Party have reflected on the huge response to their debut album ‘Prelude To Ecstasy’, and revealed that St Vincent was the inspiration for one of their tracks. Watch our video interview with the band above.It was on the red carpet for the BRIT Awards this weekend (March 2) that the British band caught up with NME – shortly before being presented with the Rising Star award.Looking back at the huge response to their LP – which became the biggest Number One debut album in nearly a decade – the band recalled their sense of “surprise” at the wave of positive feedback.“We didn’t really even have it on our bucket list because it’s so ridiculous,” admitted rhythm guitarist Lizzie Mayland.

St Vincent has spoken about her love of The Last Dinner Party and revealed more about what fans can expect from recently-announced album ‘All Born Screaming’. Watch our video interview with her above.It was during the red carpet for the BRIT Awards 2024 that the singer, songwriter and guitarist – real name Annie Clark – caught up with NME, shortly before taking to the stage to present The Last Dinner Party with the Rising Star Award.“I came across them the same way everybody did, by checking out their debut album [‘Prelude To Ecstasy’],” she said, recalling how she first came across the British band.

RAYE has spoken to NME about her record-breaking number of wins at this year’s BRIT Awards, and what it’s like to receive praise from artists including Kylie Minogue. Watch our video interview with her below.The singer-songwriter went into this year’s ceremony as the artist with the most nominations, with a record-breaking seven. She then went on to win in six categories, including Songwriter Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best R&B Act and Best New Artist.

Fleur East was branded a 'goddess' after showing off her growing baby bump at the Brit Awards on Saturday night (March 3). The presenter stepped out with her Hits Radio team to celebrate the best of the music industry at London's O2 Arena.

Charli XCX has spoken to NME about what fans can expect from her upcoming album, and deliberated who has more intense fans – herself or The 1975. Watch our video interview above.The pop pioneer was talking to NME at the BRITs 2024, where she appeared as a guest presenter.

BRITs viewers have been sharing their thoughts on Green Day being labelled “the American Busted” by host Roman Kemp.Billie Joe Armstrong and Tré Cool attended last night’s ceremony (March 2) to present Jungle with the Group Of The Year award. To introduce the pair, Kemp – who presented the show alongside Maya Jama and Clara Amfo – called them “two genuine rock gods”.Kemp continued: “They’ve sold 75million records and released 14 albums – they’re very much the American Busted.

Raye stormed the Brit Awards on Saturday night (March 2), taking home a record-breaking six awards, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year. She had already made history by being nominated in seven categories.

The stars are stepping out for music’s big night in England!

BRIT Awards viewers were rattled by host Roman Kemp's cheeky jibe about Green Day.The American pop-punk band came to London's O2 Arena on Saturday night to give out the best British group award. However, before they stepped up, Roman made a savage remark about them. He said: "To present our next award for British group are two genuine rock gods.

nominated for artist of the ear as well as best pop artist—and she left the audience speechless with her stylistic choices. After betting on and the wonderful styling of Courrèges for , Lipa reunited on for a look that won all the praise.Lipa wore a long leather-effect dress from the Italian house founded by that fit her silhouette perfectly. The upper part of the dress featured a corseted shape with a scoop neckline, as well as straps favoring the shape of the first letter of Versace.

Rob Beckett has made a grand entrance at the 2024 Brit Awards, donning an inflatable giraffe costume.

Bring Me The Horizon gave an expletive-filled acceptance speech after winning Best Alternative/Rock Act at tonight’s BRIT Awards. The Sheffield band beat out The Rolling Stones, Blur, Young Fathers and Yussef Dayes to win the prize, their first ever BRIT Award. The live ITV1 broadcast of the show censored the early part of the band’s speech, during which frontman Oli Sykes held the award and muttered under his breath, “Fucking hell”.

The Brit Awards 2024 got off to a rather awkward start on Saturday night (March 2), with fans taking to social media to express their discomfort. The ceremony saw stars from across the globe step out in their most elegant outfits to celebrate the best of the music industry.

BRIT Awards, with one of the victims saying from the O2 stage that the government “is not paying the postmasters”.Jo Hamilton, one of the sub-postmasters at the heart of the Horizon Post Office scandal, and Monica Dolan, who portrayed her in the ITV drama Mr. Bates vs. The Post Office, were presenting the award for Song Of The Year.Hamilton thanked the public for their support since the scandal rose to prominence earlier in the year and said that “despite what the government are saying, they are not paying the postmasters”.Raye won the award for her song ‘Escapism’, which features 070 Shake.

BRIT Awards 2024 are taking place tonight (March 2) in London. Check back here for rolling updates on all of the night’s winners.The ceremony is taking place at The O2 in London, with the show being presented by a trio of hosts – Maya Jama, Clara Amfo and Roman Kemp.