The performers

Its official - BPI have announced that Jay-Z joined by Alicia Keys, Cheryl Cole and Lily Allen are amongst the specially selected to perform at this years BRIT Awards at Earls Court on 16 February 2010 hosted by Peter Kay.

They will all take to the stage alongside Kasabian, Lady GaGa, JLS, Dizzee Rascal, Florence & the Machine and this years' Outstanding Contribution To Music winner Robbie Williams.

Take a look at our galleries below of some of this years BRIT Awards performers and don't forget to come back to our BRITs section to see photos from the night!!