The 1975 – Image: Chuffmedia.com

The 2017 Brit Awards will take place this evening at the 02 arena in London.

This year’s hosts will be Dermot O’Leary and Emma Willis.

😆 We’re just a *tiny* bit hyped… IT’S #BRITs DAY!! 🎉🏆🙌 pic.twitter.com/sOVRG3UD3b

— BRIT Awards (@BRITs) February 22, 2017

Nominations include Craig David, David Bowie, Kano, Michael Kiwanuka and Skepta for best male.

Anohni, Ellie Goulding, Emeli Sandé, Lianne La Havas and Nao are nominated for best female.

For best group, there is a mixture of the old and new with The 1975 , Bastille, Biffy Clyro, Little Mix and Radiohead up for nomination.

One of the biggest awards of the night, is the Mastercard British album of the year.

Nominations are:

The 1975 – I Like It When You Sleep For You Are Beautiful Yet So Unaware Of It
David Bowie – Blackstar
Kano – Made In the Manor
Michael Kiwanuka – Love & Hate
Skepta – Konnichiwa

The annual award show will be available to watch on ITV or to stream worldwide from 19:30 GMT on the Brits website.