The Brits, UK's flagship music awards ceremony, will go on live next month with 4,000-strong crowd, no face masks, and no face shields.
And yes! Guests and attendees won't have to practice social distancing measures during the music event.
A statement published by Billboard.com said:
"The indoor ceremony and live show will form part of the Government’s scientific Events Research Programme, using enhanced testing approaches to examine how events can take place without the need for social distancing.
“Working closely with the Government to adhere to safety guidelines, this means The Brits, as the first live music show at The O2 in over a year, will play an important role in paving the way for the return of live music at scale as the UK emerges from the past year’s restrictions.
“…Audience members will not be socially distanced or required to wear face coverings in the arena, but they will be required to follow existing Government guidance when travelling to the venue and adhere to rules set out by the event organisers.
"Attendees must have proof of a negative lateral flow test result to enter the venue. As part of the wider scientific research on the trial events, attendees will also be asked to take a test after the event to gather further evidence on the safety of indoor settings, reduced social distancing and the removal of non-pharmaceutical interventions like face coverings.
"They will also have to provide contact details for NHS Test and Trace to ensure everyone can be traced in the event of an audience member receiving a positive test after the event.”
To be held at O2 Arena in London on May 11, the event will also be attended by 2,500 frontline workers and 1,500 corporate invitees.
"Not only will we be celebrating the brilliant music and artists that have helped us through the pandemic, but we hope it will provide a path for the return of live music that fans and artists have so sorely missed," Geoff Taylor, the Brit Awards chief executive, told CNN.
Singer Dua Lipa, one of the nominees in this year's Brit Awards, said that she is delighted for the event.
"This has been a long tough year for everyone, and I'm delighted the night will honor the key worker heroes who have cared for us so well during that time and continue to do so," said Dua Lipa in a press statement.
British comedian Jack Whitehall will host the ceremony, the CNN report added.
Here is the full list of nominees as published by BBC:
Best album
- Arlo Parks - Collapsed In Sunbeams
- Celeste - Not Your Muse
- Dua Lipa - Future Nostalgia
- J Hus - Big Conspiracy
- Jessie Ware - What's Your Pleasure?
Best British female
- Arlo Parks
- Celeste
- Dua Lipa
- Jessie Ware
- Lianne La Havas
Best British male
- AJ Tracey
- Headie One
- J Hus
- Joel Corry
- Yungblud
Best British group
- Bicep
- Biffy Clyro
- Little Mix
- The 1975
- Young T & Bugsey
Breakthrough artist
- Arlo Parks
- Bicep
- Celeste
- Joel Corry
- Young T & Bugsey
Best British single
- 220 Kid & Gracey - Don't Need Love
- Aitch & AJ Tracey ft Tae Keith - Rain
- Dua Lipa - Physical
- Harry Styles - Watermelon Sugar
- Headie One ft AJ Tracey & Stormzy - Ain't It Different
- Joel Corry ft MNEK - Head & Heart
- Nathan Dawe ft KSI - Lighter
- Regard with Raye - Secrets
- Simba ft DTG - Rover
- Young T & Bugsey ft Headie One - Don't Rush
International Female
- Ariana Grande
- Billie Eilish
- Cardi B
- Miley Cyrus
- Taylor Swift
International male
- Bruce Springsteen
- Burna Boy
- Childish Gambino
- Tame Impala
- The Weeknd
International group
- BTS
- Fontaines DC
- Foo Fighters
- Haim
- Run The Jewels
Rising star award
- Griff - Winner
- Pa Salieu
- Rina Sawayama