Katy Perry and Arctic Monkeys are first acts to confirm performances at BRIT Awards 2014
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Katy Perry has been confirmed for her first ever performance at the BRIT Awards 2014.
The 29-year-old American singer will grace the stage at the O2 Arena, in London, alongside Sheffield Indie Rock band, Arctic Monkeys, and organizers are hoping it will be viewed by over 10 million people.
The former BRIT winner for best International Female Solo Artist in 2009, said: 'The BRITs has always showcased the music that I love and am influenced by. It's an honour to play at such a prestigious event where musicality shines at its brightest.'
In the line-up: Katy Perry has been announced as one of the first acts who will perform at the BRIT Awards 2014
Katy, whose current album Prism shot to number one on iTunes in 93 countries, has also had a total of four BRIT Award nominations to date.
She has just announced a UK arena tour for May 2014. Her new single 'Unconditionally' will be released in the UK on December 16th.
Ending the mockery of the music award show by agreeing to open the proceedings with a live performance, are the Arctic Monkeys.
Since releasing their debut album the Arctic Monkeys have been nominated for a total of eleven BRIT Awards and have won four, and along with the Manic Street Preachers they are the only British band to have won Best Group and the prestigious MasterCard British Album twice.
The Do I Wanna Know have confirmed an appearance next February, following years of snubbing the ceremony.
In the mix: Arctic Monkeys has also announced they will be performing at the BRIT Awards
The prize: The new BRIT Award trophy was designed by hat designer Philip Treacy
The group, made up of front man Alex Turner, Jamie Cook, Nick O'Malley and Matt Helders, famously refused to attend the ceremony in 2006 where they won Breakthrough Act, and the following year they made a mockery by dressing as characters from the Wizard Of Oz, before delivering a sarcastic acceptance speech in 2008.
Brits chairman, Christian Tattersfield said: 'It took a lot of wining and dining on behalf of the Brits but it was my absolute priority to get Arctic Monkeys to perform.
'It has been their year. It helps that the Brit Awards is now seen as a credible event and is no longer the shambles it was four or five years ago.'
A decision has yet to be made as to whether the Outstanding Achievement in Music prize will return.
Meanwhile comedian James Corden will return to the stage for the fifth time as presenter of the prestigious event, but has confirmed that it will be his last stint as presenter.
James said: 'I really love the BRITs. I'm such a fan. I'll miss not doing it after this one but fully intend to enjoy every second of BRITs 2014.'
He will be handing out awards designed by British hat desinger to the stars, Philip Treacy who added: 'Music has always been my inspiration and I’m fortunate to have worked with some of the music industry’s greatest artists.
'My inspiration for the trophy comes from a uniquely British genre of music, Punk.'
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