The BRIT Awards 2021: Arlo Parks and Headie One perform on the night

They both gave incredible sets

Author: Alex RossPublished 11th May 2021
Last updated 12th May 2021

Following on from the announcement that Dua Lipa and Griff would be performing at The BRIT Awards 2021 with Mastercard, singer-songwriter Arlo Parks and rapper Headie One also joined the line-up on 15th April.

The rescheduled show, which was hosted by Jack Whitehall on Tuesday 11th May, saw three-time nominated Arlo Parks perform, as well as twice-nominated British rapper and songwriter Headie One.

Speaking ahead of the big night, Arlo Parks said: "To be able to share my work and vision with such a massive audience is a dream. I’m excited to create something that feels immersive and inclusive."

'Ain't It Different' hitmaker Headie One says of his BRITs appearance: "It’s my first live performance in 18 months, couldn’t think of a better place to do it."

Arlo Parks' BRITs 2021 performance

Arlo took to the stage to perform her single 'Hope' from her debut album 'Collapsed in Sunbeams', which peaked at Number 3 in the UK, after winning Breakthrough Artist at the BRITs 2021!

Headie One's BRITs 2021 performance

Headie One totally took over the stage for his performance, which also featured AJ Tracey as well as Young T & Bugsey. They performed the 'Edna Medley', made up of 'Ain’t It Different', 'Princess Cuts' and 'Don't Rush'.

Check out the best red carpet snaps from The BRITs 2021:

Dua Lipa


Little Mix


Dua Lipa


AJ Tracey


Olivia Rodrigo


Griff


Dua Lipa


Billy Porter


Maya Jama


AJ Odudu


People Just Do Nothing cast: Allan Mustafa, Hugo Chegwin, Steve Stamp and Asim Chaudhry


Arlo Parks


Arlo Parks


Rag'n'Bone Man


Joel Corry


Olly Alexander


Mabel


Sheridan Smith


Young T & Bugsey


Young T & Bugsey


Boy George


Headie One


Jack Whitehall


Olivia Rodrigo


Olivia Rodrigo


Celeste


HAIM


Jessie Ware


AJ Tracey


Rag'n'Bone Man


Adam Lambert


RAYE


RAYE


RAYE and Regard


Olly Alexander


Regard and RAYE


Olly Murs


MNEK


Despite the prestigious awards show being forced to reschedule from its usual February slot due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the 2021 ceremony was still a huge event, taking place at London's O2 on Tuesday 11th May.

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