Music superstar Harry Styles is reportedly being lined up for a major comeback performance at next month's BRIT Awards, according to industry sources. The 31-year-old singer, who recently kickstarted his return to music with new single Aperture, is said to be in advanced talks with awards organisers about taking to the stage at the ceremony's new Manchester home.
A Strategic Return to the Spotlight
Styles has already generated significant excitement among his fanbase with the announcement of both a seven-city global residency tour and his fourth studio album, KISS ALL THE TIME. DISCO, OCCASIONALLY, scheduled for release on March 6. The BRIT Awards performance would represent a strategic return to the public eye ahead of his extensive touring commitments.
Manchester Venue Connection
Sources indicate that discussions are particularly focused on The Co-Op Arena in Manchester, where this year's BRIT Awards will be held on February 28. Interestingly, Styles is a co-owner of the venue, adding an extra layer of significance to the potential performance. An insider revealed that organisers are particularly keen to secure Styles for the event, describing it as potentially the biggest gig of his comeback so far.
The source elaborated: Bosses are desperate to get Harry to perform at the event. They've already asked him and it would be the perfect return to the stage for Harry ahead of his tour. He loves the Brit Awards and his label, Sony, are making a huge fuss of the event being held in Manchester for the first time.
Major Tour Announcement Details
Styles recently confirmed his Together, Together global residency, marking his first tour in three years. The extensive schedule includes:
- Six nights at London's Wembley Arena in June
- Fifty stops across seven international cities
- Performances from May through December 2026
- Special guest appearances including Robyn, Shania Twain, and Jorja Smith
The tour will commence in Amsterdam on May 16 and conclude in Sydney, Australia, with general ticket sales for London shows opening on January 30.
Album and Single Release
Alongside the tour announcement, Styles released his new single Aperture on Friday, serving as the lead track from his forthcoming album. The album cover features Styles dancing under a disco ball in a darkened landscape, with typography matching mysterious posters that appeared globally in recent weeks.
Fan Reaction and Speculation
The news has generated overwhelming excitement among Styles' dedicated fanbase, with social media platforms flooded with enthusiastic responses. Fans have been following a trail of clues about his comeback for weeks, including:
- A nine-minute YouTube video released in December
- Global poster campaigns in major cities
- A cryptic website (webelongtogether.co) that redirected to WhatsApp updates
- A surprise voice note from Styles singing we belong together
The website's imagery matched crowd shots from Styles' Forever, Forever video, while the copyright notice confirmed Sony Music Entertainment's involvement.
BRIT Awards Context
This year's BRIT Awards nominations were announced earlier this week, with Lola Young and Olivia Dean leading with five nominations each. A potential Styles performance would add significant star power to the ceremony, particularly given his previous appearances and 2023 BRIT Awards attendance.
Representatives for both Harry Styles and the BRIT Awards have been contacted for comment regarding the performance rumours. The former One Direction star's return to music represents one of the most anticipated comebacks in recent British music history, with the BRIT Awards potentially providing the perfect platform for his official return to the stage.
