Brit Awards - Discuss Prince's impending appearance here

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So, it's finally been confirmed that Prince will be appearing at the 2006 Brit Awards in London on Wednesday 15th February.

Here's what we know - on Sunday afternoon, due to pressure on NPGMC to comment, PP6 posted the following, (somewhat coy) message:

U know, he can't really do a "surprise per4mance" if we start posting everything b4hand. When u r an official website, u have 2 listen 2 what in4mation the artist wants 2 be released and when. Feel free 2 post what u've heard an articles from here and there. But if ur looking 4 Prince 2 say "Yes, eye am doing a surprise per4mance" - it's not very likely.

Later that day, drummer Cora Coleman-Dunham posted the following on her website:

Saturday Night Live and some... - February 12, 2006
So hello everyone!!! It has been a little busy so I have not been able to keep you posted on the latest, my apologies.

So we had a great time with Prince and Tamar on Saturday Night Live last weekend. NY wasn't too cold!

Today we are leaving for the UK to play the Grammy Brits! Wendy and Lisa and my girl Sheila E are going to rock it with us!

More to come when we return!!

The only other gossip currently doing the rounds is that Prince may perform three songs (which would be quite odd considering that's something only the closing headline act normally get airtime to do - which this year is Paul Weller who is receiving the Outstanding Contribution to British Music Award.) It is also worth noting that Prince is not featured on the Brits homepage as a featured performer - yet note Cora's comment above. So either a medley or a show opener maybe? "...curiouser and curiouser!" exclaimed Alice. As for an 'aftershow' - who knows, anything can happen, and usually does with our funky little man...

For those outside of the UK, The 2006 Brit Awards are being televised at different times around the world.
You can find times and channels for your area HERE.

Alternatively, why not listen in live? Worldwide radio broadcast info can be found HERE.



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Also confirmed by Johnnie Walker on BBC Radio 2 this morning.

payback for us yanks, who don't get bba america on cable

hopefully my manager can get me a ticket.

YAYAAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!

PurpleRein said:

payback for us yanks, who don't get bba america on cable

When will the show air in the US? I remember when he was on there in '97 (performing Emancipation) it wasn't live in the US. I believed it aired a few days later. Any ideas on the day, time or network?

Happy Monday

~ PRIME

prime said:

When will the show air in the US? I remember when her was on there in '97 (performing Emancipation) it wasn't live in the US. I believed it aired a few days later. Any ideas on the day, time or network?

Happy Monday

~ PRIME

WWWWWOOOOO HOOOOO!!!

Hopefully this will be the beginning of UK promotion and we will be seeing alot more of prince!!!!!

This is great!
In Europe we only could see the US appearences on our computer,
thanx 2 those who posted here

Like 2 see him on a bigger screen now...

I think they should alternate which countries capital hosts The Brits.
The are called The Brits after all.

Its Edinburghs' turn this year

Fuck the funk - it's time to ditch the worn-out Vegas horns fills, pick up the geee-tar and finally ROCK THE MUTHA-FUCKER!! He hinted at this on Chaos, now it's time to step up and fully DELIVER!!

KrystleEyes 22/03/05

prime said:

When will the show air in the US? I remember when he was on there in '97 (performing Emancipation) it wasn't live in the US. I believed it aired a few days later. Any ideas on the day, time or network?

Happy Monday

~ PRIME

sweet i have BBC America ... i think any way... but then again we all know where to find it if not.

hey... i was just thinking i might go down to earls court to see people if i can catch a glimpse of prince on the red carpet hehe im not sure how many hours before i shud try and get there..... any ideas?

pippa123 said:

Fuck the funk - it's time to ditch the worn-out Vegas horns fills, pick up the geee-tar and finally ROCK THE MUTHA-FUCKER!! He hinted at this on Chaos, now it's time to step up and fully DELIVER!!

KrystleEyes 22/03/05

4 those who said i new nothing, i told u so
nxt time maybe u will listen

Not been looking forward to this year's Brits ever since I heard an employer got nominated since I hate sitting through these shitty award shows just in "support" of (former) employers, but this one could become quite nice for a change (read: not a waste of time...)
Prince, Wendy, Lisa & Sheila E. has a nice ring to it...

Neversin.

pippa123 said:

Neversin said:

IstenSzek said:

JellyJam said:

IstenSzek said:

So what do you think the odds are of an aftershow??
Will be at awards but it's a club gig I'm really getting excited about...

pippa123 said:

WWWWWOOOOO HOOOOO!!!

Hopefully this will be the beginning of UK promotion and we will be seeing alot more of prince!!!!!

JellyJam said:

Neversin said:

As mentioned in my main post, Prince will not close The Brits, that much is certain. Only recipients of the Outstanding Contribution to British Music award ever get to do that, and this year it's Paul Weller.

If Prince is doing three songs as rumoured, then the opening act slot seems to be the only way he'd be able to do it without having to do a medley.

nevs, I'll probably be in town, hope to catch up with ya...

JellyJam said:

Neversin said:

Word is he's opening, so that's perfect, see Prince, wait for the employers 2 minute spot then split and go party, hopefully an aftershow or something...

Neversin.
[Edited 2/13/06 8:03am]

But then you'll miss James Blunt.

Neversin said:

JellyJam said:

But then you'll miss James Blunt.

If I had a sniper rifle I'd be there just for him...

Neversin.