The BRIT Awards will return to Earls Court for 30th anniversary

The BRIT Awards 2010 at Earls Court

Earls Court will host the 30th outing of the UK's highest profile music awards ceremony – The BRIT Awards – next year.

The UK recorded music industry association, the BPI, has confirmed The BRIT Awards 2010 sponsored by Mastercard will take place at Earls Court on 16 February and will once again be broadcast live on ITV.

Suzie Pollock, Music and Entertainment Manager at Earls Court said: "The BRITs work brilliantly at Earls Court due to its prime West London location, its size and flexibility of space, and the knowledge and experience of the venue team. We're delighted that the BPI will be celebrating its 30th show with us and look forward to working with them to produce another outstanding awards ceremony."

Ged Doherty, Chairman of The BRITs committee commented: "For the 30th BRITs show we're planning a landmark event that truly celebrates this occasion. The BRITs has seen many changes in recent years and I have no doubt we will continue to build on the spectacular success of this year's show."

The nominees for next year's awards will be unveiled at London's indigO2 on 18 January. Earls Court has hosted the annual music awards since 1996.

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