All the behind-the-scenes highlights from the Classic BRIT Awards 2018!
13 June 2018, 20:50 | Updated: 14 June 2018, 00:18
Make sure you join us, on air and online to soak up the atmosphere and see exclusive behind-the-scenes content from London's Royal Albert Hall
The Classic BRIT Awards have returned for the first time in five years. And this year's ceremony promises to be bigger then ever.
Artists confirmed to perform include Andrea Bocelli, Bryn Terfel, Katherine Jenkins, pianist Beatrice Rana and soprano Pretty Yende.
Classic FM, as the event's official media partner, has exclusive behind-the-scenes access to what promises to be the biggest night in the musical calendar.
We will be updating this article throughout the night as the magic unfolds.
Sheku Kanneh-Mason has won Male Artist of the Year
What a year he is having! @ShekuKM with his Male Artist of the Year award at the #ClassicBRITs. Bravo! pic.twitter.com/tSc3Z6cQNo
— Classic FM (@ClassicFM) June 13, 2018
Wow! Soooooo thrilled to see @ShekuKM win the first of tonight's #ClassicBRITs awards - Male Artist of the Year. Hugest Congratulations! đ» đđŸđđŸđđŸ pic.twitter.com/zI6GbFEjWK
— Kenneth Olumuyiwa Tharp CBE (@KennethTharp) June 13, 2018
#ClassicBRITs Male of the Year 2018 @ShekuKM explains why he has dedicated his win to his parents! đ pic.twitter.com/LyFfmQmErd
— Classic BRIT Awards (@classicbrits) June 13, 2018
Sheku went on to win the 'Critics Choice Award'
After performing at the Royal Wedding and taking home Male Artist of the Year tonight, @ShekuKM has been awarded #ClassicBRITs Critics' Choice in association with @AppleMusic! đŒ pic.twitter.com/zLD0Yl4WTK
— Classic BRIT Awards (@classicbrits) June 13, 2018
Presented by none other than Nile Rodgers
The second award of the nighwinning for @ShekuKM - Criticâs Choice, presented by the legendary @nilerodgers pic.twitter.com/jcLdhStp6W
— Sheku Kanneh-Mason (@ShekuKM) June 13, 2018
Jess Gillam is the very first winner of the Classic BRITs Sound of Classical Poll
Huge congratulations to @jessgillamsax - winner of the Sound of Classical Poll at the #ClassicBRITs! pic.twitter.com/uzjjIp5EsV
— Classic FM (@ClassicFM) June 13, 2018
A wonderful moment with two of this country's finest young musicians - and now both #ClassicBRITs winners! Congratulations @shekukm and @jessgillamsax! pic.twitter.com/DgKIdTXwM2
— Classic FM (@ClassicFM) June 13, 2018
We asked @JessGillamSax why she thinks she won the Sound of Classical Poll 2018 and here's what she had to say... đ pic.twitter.com/0BO5znrxv3
— Classic BRIT Awards (@classicbrits) June 13, 2018
My sister just won a Brit award! Well done Jess, big achievement x #ClassicBRITs pic.twitter.com/MYQlUGAAE5
— Patsy Gillam (@PatsyGillam) June 13, 2018
Katherine Jenkins gave a stunning performance of 'Never Enough' from 'The Greatest Showman'
Just incredible. @KathJenkins at the #ClassicBRITs pic.twitter.com/ihwat6LqQf
— Classic FM (@ClassicFM) June 13, 2018
Which went on to win 'Soundtrack of the year'
A well deserved win for @GreatestShowman, named Soundtrack of the Year at tonight's #ClassicBRITs đïž pic.twitter.com/XVcrWlJIlb
— Classic BRIT Awards (@classicbrits) June 13, 2018
Katherine told us before the show that Bryn Terfel recently "sang her baby to sleep"
Michael Ball and Alfie Boe have been won 'Group of the year'
After opening tonight's show, @mrmichaelball & @AlfieBoe have been named Group of the Year!
— Classic BRIT Awards (@classicbrits) June 13, 2018
Catch their full performance at 10.30pm this Sunday on @ITV! đ€#ClassicBRITs pic.twitter.com/ycFVbQKBN7
@mrmichaelball & @AlfieBoe have been named Group of the Year at the #ClassicBRITs! Congratulations, boys! pic.twitter.com/t7yvpMS1ZH
— Classic FM (@ClassicFM) June 13, 2018
The pair kicked off the show with a tribute to Leonard Bernstein
.@alfieboe and @mrmichaelball - kicking off tonight's celebrations at the @royalalberthall #ClassicBRITs pic.twitter.com/kHHXMDjtaC
— Classic FM (@ClassicFM) June 13, 2018
Tokio Myers has been named 'Breakthrough Artist of the Year'
It's been an amazing year for @tokiomyersworld! Congratulations on being crowned @PPLUK Breakthrough Artist of the Year! đčđ„ #ClassicBRITs pic.twitter.com/pjabs9WojT
— Classic BRIT Awards (@classicbrits) June 13, 2018
We caught up with Tokio before the show
On the red carpet and getting in the mood for the #ClassicBRITs 2018 with the brilliant @tokiomyersworld pic.twitter.com/9MsFZYpmK0
— Classic FM (@ClassicFM) June 13, 2018
Renee Fleming wins 'Female Artist of the Year'
This year's #ClassicBRITs Female Artist of the Year is @reneesmusings! Congratulations đ pic.twitter.com/J9XHxLl7vP
— Classic BRIT Awards (@classicbrits) June 13, 2018
The utterly brilliant @reneesmusings coming to us from New York after winning @classicbrits Female of the Year!! #ClassicBRITs pic.twitter.com/dyvjjCue7G
— Decca Classics (@deccaclassics) June 13, 2018
Beatrice Rana gave a beautiful Bach performance
She performed part of Bach's lovely 'Goldberg Variations'.
Exquisite Bach from star pianist @BeatriceRana. #ClassicBRITs pic.twitter.com/6H5QM7cnpg
— Classic FM (@ClassicFM) June 13, 2018
Andrea Bocelli performed with Sir Bryn Terfel
Two of the great voices of our time - @AndreaBocelli and @Bryn_Terfel, together at the #ClassicBRITs pic.twitter.com/pbUK7lezcY
— Classic FM (@ClassicFM) June 13, 2018
Alfie Boe and Michael Ball have won 'Album of the Year'
Congratulations to @mrmichaelball and @AlfieBoe as their album 'Together Again' has been crowned @ClassicFM's Album of the Year through public vote!#ClassicBRITs pic.twitter.com/902UpbhJfI
— Classic BRIT Awards (@classicbrits) June 13, 2018
Dame Vera Lynn has received the 'Lifetime Achievement Award'
Last year, @VeraLynnDecca become the oldest living artist to score a Top 10 album in the UK and tonight the "Forces' Sweetheart" has received the #ClassicBRITs Lifetime Achievement Award! pic.twitter.com/6pNm3xbjYA
— Classic BRIT Awards (@classicbrits) June 13, 2018
Dame Shirley Bassey presented Andrew Lloyd Webber with the 'Special Recognition Award for Musical Theatre & Education'
Dame Shirley Bassey and @OfficialALW on the @royalalberthall stage. #ClassicBRITs pic.twitter.com/ljsy26BTDB
— Classic FM (@ClassicFM) June 13, 2018
