The ceremony will launch new awards for Artist of the Year and International Artist of the Year, as opposed to featuring Male and Female awards.
Tom March, BRIT Chair and Co-President of Polydor Records, said: “It is important that The BRITs continue to evolve and aim to be as inclusive as possible. “It feels completely the right time to celebrate the achievements of artists for the music that they create, and the work that they do, irrespective of gender.” Geoff Taylor, Chief Executive at BPI and The BRIT Awards, added that these updates will allow for “more engagement and a bigger global platform” for the artists being recognised. “The BRIT Awards are not just a celebration of British music, they are a reflection of British culture,” he