The Brit Awards

The BRIT Awards return to The O2 for the third year running on Wednesday 20 February 2013 .

The huge success of 2012's show was reflected in the surge in album sales for all the winners in the week following the awards. The two biggest winners on the night, Adele and Ed Sheeran, both saw their albums return to the Top Three, while albums from winners Emeli Sandé, Lana Del Rey and Coldplay all returned to the Top Ten. Blur’s Best Of re-entered the charts at number 22, more than a decade after its first release in 2000.

2013 will see The BRITs build on the changes that have been implemented over the last two years to deliver a show like never before. In 2011 The BRITs moved home to The O2, signalling an exciting new chapter for Britain’s most prestigious music awards ceremony. Since then, a number of initiatives have seen the Awards re-energized, with the BRITs Committee continuing to review every aspect to ensure the event is the best celebration of the incredible calibre of British music.

James Corden returns as host for the third consecutive year and his fourth time in total – matching Chris Evans’ record.