Chart-topping powerhouse Alex Warren is the newest artist confirmed to be acting at this yr’s BRIT Awards.
Alex is undoubtedly considered one of final yr’s breakout stars following the worldwide success of his hit single ‘Unusual’. The BRIT licensed 2x platinum monitor went to primary on the UK Singles Chart, turning into the longest-running UK #1 by a US artist this decade. It was additionally probably the most performed file at UK radio in 2025.
Alex launched his debut album You’ll Be Alright, Child in July, which hit #1 on the UK Album Chart and went on to rack up six High 40 singles. It was additionally the quantity seven most streamed album globally on Spotify for 2025. It additionally led to Alex incomes his first Grammy nomination for Finest New Artist on the 2026 Awards.
Alongside acting on the night time, Alex might be trying to take residence his first ever BRIT Award as ‘Unusual’ is nominated for Worldwide Music of the Yr.
Alex mentioned: “The UK is the place ‘Unusual’ first broke and altered my life final yr. I’m so grateful for all of the love from my followers there, and I can’t wait to carry an enormous efficiency to the BRITs’ stage for the very first time.”
Alex joins a star-studded line up of performers, which additionally contains Olivia Dean, Harry Kinds, Wolf Alice, Mark Ronson and ROSALÍA. EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI, the singing voices of Ok-Pop Demon Hunters group HUNTR/X, can even be recording a particular efficiency pre-filmed in entrance of invited followers.
Debuting at its new Manchester residence, the Co-op Dwell, on Saturday February 28, The BRIT Awards might be broadcast dwell completely on ITV and ITVX. Award-winning comic and author Jack Whitehall returns to host the present, and the winners of every class will every take residence the enduring BRITs trophy, this yr conceptualised and designed by internationally acclaimed and Manchester-born designer Matthew Williamson, impressed by his roots to town.
Olivia Dean and Lola Younger lead the pack for this yr’s nominations, with an enormous 5 nods every. Sam Fender is up for 4 awards, while the likes of Lily Allen, Calvin Harris, JADE, Wolf Alice, Ed Sheeran, Little Simz, PinkPantheress, RAYE, Skye Newman, Moist Leg have additionally been recognised.
The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard will happen on Saturday February 28 from Manchester’s Co-op Dwell.
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