Coldplay, Kaiser Chiefs and James Blunt are among the artists announced to play at the Brit Awards. Paul Weller will also perform on the night and will receive a lifetime achievement award.

Other artists confirmed for the event include KT Tunstall, Kelly Clarkson and Kanye West.

The Brit Awards will be held at London’s Earl’s Court on 15 February and will be broadcast on ITV1 the following evening.

DJ and TV presenter Chris Evans will be hosting the awards for the second year running.

The nominations will be announced on Tuesday.

Last year’s big winners were the Scissor Sisters, Franz Ferdinand, Keane and Joss Stone.