Wednesday, 20 February 2013

Nick Grimshaw invites Harry Styles, Rita Ora and several of his celebrity pals to pre-BRITs dinner


Friends in high places: Nick Grimshaw invites Harry Styles, Rita Ora and several of his celebrity pals to pre-BRITs dinner


Last September he replaced Chris Moyles and became the host of The Radio 1 Breakfast Show.
And with his new found role, Nick Grimshaw is reaping the benefits with a rise in celebrity friends.
Proving he has pals in high places, the 28-year-old was the host with the most at his pre-BRITs dinner in London on Tuesday evening.
Friends in high places: Nick Grimshaw invited a few of his celebrity pals to pre-BRITS dinner in London on Tuesday
Friends in high places: Nick Grimshaw invited a few of his celebrity pals to pre-BRITS dinner in London on Tuesday
Swarming with stars: Nick hosted to the dinner at Hix in Soho ad guests included Alexa Chung, Harry Styles and Pixie Geldof
Swarming with stars: Nick hosted to the dinner at Hix in Soho ad guests included Alexa Chung, Harry Styles and Pixie Geldof
Sit down meal: The 28-year-old held up a candle as he sat with One Direction singer Styles and Miquita Oliver
Sit down meal: The 28-year-old held up a candle as he sat with One Direction singer Styles and Miquita Oliver
The stars are in the building: Pixie Geldof, Jaime Hince and Alexa Chung appeared to be in good spirits
The stars are in the building: Pixie Geldof, Jaime Hince and Alexa Chung appeared to be in good spirits
Choosing trendy Brewer Street located restaurant Hix as the location for his soiree, Grimshaw was joined by some of the biggest names in the music industry.
Sitting down for a high end meal, Nick was seen in high spirits throughout the evening as the stars rolled in to celebrate the 2013 BRIT Awards. 
As the meal got underway, the radio DJ made his way around the table to ensure his guests were having a good time.
Funny faces: Grimshaw and Alexa Chung showed off their best looks for the camera
Funny faces: Grimshaw and Alexa Chung showed off their best looks for the camera
Stylish pairing: Rappers Tinie Tempah and Iggy Azalea looked cosy at the exclusive event
Stylish pairing: Rappers Tinie Tempah and Iggy Azalea looked cosy at the exclusive event
'Oh la la la la, la la la frisky': Iggy leaned in to plant a kiss on Tinie's face
'Oh la la la la, la la la frisky': Iggy leaned in to plant a kiss on Tinie's face
Crowd pleaser: Grimshaw grinned as he stood with Jaime Winston and flame haired singer Katy B
Crowd pleaser: Grimshaw grinned as he stood with Jaime Winston and flame haired singer Katy B
Best friends forever: Nick and Harry cut dapper figures at the soiree as they refueled at the bar
Best friends forever: Nick and Harry cut dapper figures at the soiree as they refueled at the bar
Swapping style tips: Harry's shirt and tie appeared to be the be the inverse pattern of Grimshaw's suit
Swapping style tips: Harry's shirt and tie appeared to be the be the inverse pattern of Grimshaw's suit
Cheers to the awards: Henry Holland, Miquita Oliver and and Jamie Winestone toasted to the pending BRIT Awards
Cheers to the awards: Henry Holland, Miquita Oliver and and Jamie Winestone toasted to the pending BRIT Awards
Cheers to the awards: Henry Holland, Miquita Oliver and and Jamie Winstone toasted to the BRIT Awards
Enjoying the merriment: Henry Holland and Jamie Winstone stood out in their loud ensembles
Enjoying the merriment: Henry Holland and Jamie Winstone stood out in their loud ensembles
Showcasing that he has friends in all walks of the entertainment industry, the dinner was swarming with musicians, models, designers and actors.
Among some of the biggest names present were Jamie Hince, Tinie Tempah, One Direction's Harry Styles, Rita Ora, Henry Holland and Pixie Geldof.
Other star in attendance at the eatery included Jaime Winstone, Josephine de la Baume, Tom Odell, Conor Maynard and Miquita Oliver.
'Pose for a picture, smile, the fashionista's out': Tinie Tempah shared a few pictures on his Instagram page
'Pose for a picture, smile, the fashionista's out': Tinie Tempah shared a few pictures on his Instagram page
Ladies' man: Tinie shared the photobooth with Katy B, Jessie Ware, Rita Ora and Iggy Azalea
Ladies' man: Tinie shared the photobooth with Katy B, Jessie Ware, Rita Ora and Iggy Azalea
Food for thought: Henry Holland and Iggy Azalea looked focused as they checked out the menu
Food for thought: Henry Holland and Iggy Azalea looked focused as they checked out the menu
A force to be reckoned with: Henry Holland appeared to be in awe of Iggy's derriére
A force to be reckoned with: Henry Holland appeared to be in awe of Iggy's derriére
Tongue and cheek: Iggy Azalea made sure her perk asset took centre stage in the booth
Tongue and cheek: Iggy Azalea made sure her perk asset took centre stage in the booth
Photo-bombing: Iggy Azalea gatecrashed Rita Ora's photobooth session
Photo-bombing: Iggy Azalea gatecrashed Rita Ora's photobooth session
Beautiful ladies: Alexa Chung and Rita Ora both made sure to get involved on the photobooth action
Beautiful ladies: Alexa Chung and Rita Ora both made sure to get involved on the photobooth action
Beautiful ladies: Alexa Chung and Rita Ora, who wore a suit by Gerard Darel, both made sure to get involved on the photobooth action

As the dinner which in association with Philips Sound came to an end several entertainers at the party took to Twitter to thank Grimshaw for the invite.
Iggy Azalea, who proved popular at the party tweeted: 'im going to admit openly i had a f**king amazing time at @grimmers dinner tonight!!! arghhhhhhhhhh i love my friends!'
While South London born singer, Jessie Ware, 28, wrote: 'lovely party thanks @grimmers'.
And Example posted a short message that read: 'That @grimmers party was fun.' 
'Your entertainment for this evening': Rita sat on Matt Fincham's lap as she belted out a song
'Your entertainment for this evening': Rita sat on Matt Fincham's lap as she belted out a song
Impressive headgear: Jordan Stephens of Rizzle Kicks sports a pair of headphones
Impressive headgear: Jordan Stephens of Rizzle Kicks sports a pair of headphones
What you listening to? Actress Jaime Winstone and French singer Josephine de la Baume
What you listening to? Actress Jaime Winstone and Mark Ronson's wife Josephine de la Baume
The Letterman boys: Both Mark Ronson and Jordon wore varsity jackets to the dinner
The Letterman boys: Both Mark Ronson and Jordon wore varsity jackets to the dinner
Trendy trio: While Jordan kept his ensemble casual Nick and Harry opted for smarter looks
Trendy trio: While Jordan kept his ensemble casual Nick and Harry opted for smarter looks
Men of the moment: Example real name Elliot John Gleave, Jordan Stephens and Tinie Tempah
Men of the moment: Example real name Elliot John Gleave, Jordan Stephens and Tinie Tempah

The fun factor at the dinner party was given an added dash of excitement courtesy of a photobooth.
And proving a hit with the celebrities, many took to the booth to take a take a few cheeky snaps.
Tinie Tempah, Example and Iggy Azalea were among the stars who took to their Twitter and Instagram pages to share their impromptu snaps. 
The newcomers: Fresh faced British singers Tom Odell and Conor Maynard
The newcomers: Fresh faced British singers Tom Odell and Conor Maynard
Adding a bit of glamour: Alexa Chung, Pixie Geldof, Jaime Winstone and Miquita Oliver
Adding a bit of glamour: Alexa Chung, Pixie Geldof, Jaime Winstone and Miquita Oliver
Having a blast! Henry Holland, Jaime Winstone, Grimshaw, Example, Alexa Chung and Harry Styles
Having a blast! Henry Holland, Jaime Winstone, Grimshaw, Example, Alexa Chung and Harry Styles


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