Hugh Jackman will open the BRIT Awards with music from The Greatest Showman
And we can't wait!
Last updated 12th Feb 2019
Exciting news! The BRIT Awards 2019 with Mastercard will open with a performance from multi award-winning actor and performer Hugh Jackman is set to open the show with a performance from the incredible film, The Greatest Showman. The film’s soundtrack, composed by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, was the UK’s best selling album of last year!
The star of Wolverine, Les Misérables and so many other hit films, Hugh Jackman has carved a successful career both on stage in front of live crowds as he is on film. The Greatest Showman took the world by storm at the end of 2017, hitting the top of the box office in the UK in early 2018 and going on to become the third most purchased home entertainment release after Avengers Infinity War and Star Wars The Last Jedi.
BRITs Chairman and Chairman & CEO of Sony Music UK and Ireland Jason lley said of Hugh Jackman's performance, "We are delighted to welcome the Golden Globe and Tony Award winning superstar Hugh Jackman to the BRITs stage this month with a performance that is set to be nothing short of spectacular. The Greatest Showman soundtrack dominated the charts in 2018 breaking records all over the world as well as here in the UK.
"It’s only fitting that the UK's biggest celebration of musical successes should be kicked off with a performance from the biggest selling album in the UK of the last year.”
The Greatest Showman is the latest performance to be revealed for The BRITs, following the announcements of P!nk, Calvin Harris with Dua Lipa, Sam Smith and Rag’n’Bone Man, Jess Glynne with H.E.R., The 1975, George Ezra, Little Mix with Ms Banks and Jorja Smith for the UK’s biggest night in music.
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The BRIT Awards 2019 with Mastercard take place Wednesday 20th February at The O2 Arena, London and we'll be there on the night bringing you all the action from backstage and the red carpet!