The 41st edition of the BRIT Awards has been moved to 5/11 from February to ensure the safety of workers and guests, offer a fairer opportunity to artists, and facilitate a mix of local and international performers. It will still take place at The O2 Arena in London.

Organisers made the decision to move the date following consultation with the music industry and show partners Mastercard, ITV and AEG. The awards eligibility period will be amended with further announcements to follow.

Speaking about the decision, Geoff Taylor, Chief Executive of the BPI & BRIT Awards Ltd, said: “We want to make sure that The BRITs delivers the outstanding production levels, superstar performances and live excitement that make it the biggest night in music. We believe that the best way to achieve this in 2021 is to move the show back a few months to May, and we are already at work planning a spectacular event that will remind us how important music has been in getting us all through these difficult times.”