In a major announcement for music fans, global superstar Harry Styles has been confirmed as a performer for this year's BRIT Awards ceremony. The event marks a significant return for the musician, who last appeared at the prestigious awards in 2023.
Historic Venue Change for the BRITs
This year's ceremony will be particularly notable as it represents the first time the BRIT Awards will be held at Manchester's Co-op Live arena. The venue holds special significance for Styles, who maintains major investment stakes in the development. The move to Manchester signals an exciting new chapter for the long-running awards show, which has traditionally been based in London.
Record-Breaking Tour Plans
The performance announcement comes just hours after Styles broke another global record with his touring plans. Having initially announced six dates at Wembley Stadium for his "Together Together" tour, the singer has since expanded this to twelve shows, surpassing Coldplay's previous record of ten performances at the iconic venue.
Styles' upcoming tour represents a departure from his previous touring patterns. Rather than visiting multiple cities across a country, the artist will embark on an ambitious residency-style tour that includes:
- Twelve shows at London's Wembley Stadium
- Thirty performances at Madison Square Garden in New York City
- Additional concerts across Amsterdam, São Paulo, Mexico City, Melbourne, and Sydney
The extensive tour will run from May through December, demonstrating Styles' continued global appeal and ambitious performance schedule.
Return to the BRITs Stage
Styles' upcoming BRIT Awards performance will mark his first appearance at the ceremony since 2023, when he delivered a memorable rendition of his mega-hit "As It Was." That year proved particularly successful for the artist, who took home four awards including British Album of the Year for "Harry's House" and Song of the Year for "As It Was."
For this year's ceremony, Styles is expected to perform his latest track "Aperture," giving audiences an early preview of material from his forthcoming album.
New Album Announcement
Earlier this month, Styles sent fans into excitement with the announcement of his fourth solo album, titled "Kiss All The Time. Disco Occasionally." The release marks his first new record in four years, following the massive success of "Harry's House."
The album is scheduled for release on March 6, with limited edition vinyl and CD versions, exclusive merchandise, and special box sets already available for pre-order through the artist's official website. Styles has been collaborating with long-term producer Kid Harpoon on the twelve-track project.
Global Anticipation Builds
In the days leading up to the album announcement, dedicated fans had been speculating about Styles' new musical era, affectionately dubbed "HS4" by his following. Mysterious posters began appearing in cities worldwide including London, Liverpool, Berlin, Milan, and Manchester, bearing the message "We belong together."
This phrase echoed a video Styles posted to his YouTube channel in late December titled "Forever, Forever," which showed the artist performing an instrumental piano version of a track during his Love On Tour show in Reggio Emilia, Italy in July 2023. That particular performance was certified as the most attended music event in Italy for 2023, surpassing major festivals and other international acts.
Industry Endorsements and Studio Sightings
Fellow musician Ed Sheeran has already offered early praise for Styles' new material, having reportedly "heard a little bit" of the album and describing it as "quality." The endorsement from one of Britain's most successful contemporary artists adds to the growing anticipation surrounding the release.
Styles was spotted over the summer with his manager Jeff Azoff and producer Kid Harpoon, fueling speculation about new studio work. A year prior, he was seen entering Rak music studios in Regents Park, and during 2023, he hinted to audiences in New Zealand that he was developing material for what would become his fourth album.
The artist playfully told crowds he was "almost at the end of the fruitbowl," referencing previous tracks named after fruit including "Kiwi," "Watermelon Sugar," "Cherry," and "Grapejuice." This suggested his new record might explore different thematic territory while maintaining the creative playfulness that has characterized much of his solo work.
Social media platforms immediately ignited with excitement following the dual announcements of both the BRIT Awards performance and the new album, demonstrating Styles' continued cultural relevance and the enthusiastic anticipation surrounding his next creative moves.
