The Edge Live Blogs: The BRIT Awards 2018

By James Barker, Meg Holland, Sam Law, CM Kavanagh, David Mitchell-Baker, Thea Hartman and Octavia Woodward on February 21, 2018 Records

It’s finally time for the biggest night in British music! This year’s BRIT Awards sees Ed Sheeran take on Liam Gallagher, Dua Lipa duel with Paloma Faith, and Sam Smith… well, he’ll be there, apparently. Make sure to re-familiarise yourself with the nominations in full before the show gets on the road.

Join our team of dedicated live bloggers right here, as we report on the action from the moment the ceremony begins. 8pm, the O2 Arena, with coverage from ITV (and The Edge) – don’t miss a thing!

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James Barker

Thanks for joining us for our Live Blog of The Brits 2018! We’ll be back on Sunday 4th March, reporting on the Oscars until the early hours of the morning. <3

CM Kavanagh

Well, I guess that’s it then. Bit abrupt.

Meg Holland

And it’s all over, what a night!

Thea Hartman

Stormzy picking up the pieces of tonight’s Brits like a boss.

David Mitchell-Baker

Stormzy is, as the kids would say, “going off”

He is most definitely turnt.

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About Author

James Barker

Editor of The Edge 2017-18. Culture Editor before that. Sporadic writer for the Wessex Scene, DJ on Surge, known photobomber of SUSUtv's videos. Bad habits include Netflix, not doing my work and drinking too much tea.

Meg Holland

Records Editor at The Edge. Also a third year English and History student who has an unhealthy obsession with Foals.

Sam Law

I play/watch/listen to things, then write about playing/watching/listening to things. Special powers include downing two litres of tea at a time and binging a 13-episode Netflix series in only 12 hours. Records Editor 2018/19 OMG

CM Kavanagh

Politics and International Relations graduate, Live Editor 2016-18, now a semi-functional adult and journalist. Fan of cats, gigs and a tea lover - find me rambling about the above @cmkavanagh on Twitter.

David Mitchell-Baker

The Edge's Film Editor 2017-2018, David has an unabashed love for all things Dave Grohl, Jack Black and Lord of the Rings. A compulsive liar who shouldn't be trusted, David once beat legendary actor David Hasselhoff in a hot dog eating contest and is best friends with Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo, they speak on the phone three times a week.

Thea Hartman

Editor of The Edge 2018/19, procrastinator, and lover of dogs and words (in this order). Overflowing knowledge of all mainstream entertainment guaranteed, with bonus alternative picks included. Just don't let me touch a gaming console.