She was set to take to the stage among a slew of performers in the star-studded ceremony.
And Olivia Rodrigo certainly caught the eye as she arrived for the red carpet at the 2021 BRIT Awards at London’s O2 Arena on Tuesday.
The singer and actress, 18, channelled the 50s in a custom-made Dior gown as she headed to the capital for the awards show.
Gorgeous: Olivia Rodrigo, 18, caught the eye in a custom-made Dior gown as she arrived for the red carpet at the 2021 BRIT Awards at London’s O2 Arena on Tuesday
Olivia dressed to impress in the brightly-coloured strapless dress with a flowing A-line skirt that channelled the beautiful gowns of years past.
The High School Musical: The Musical: The Series star teamed the bright-coloured dress with a skinny black belt and matching platform heels.
Olivia joined stars on the red carpet ahead of taking to the stage to perform her chart-stopping single Drivers License, and was also seen chatting to Maya Jama backstage before the ceremony.
Hard to miss! The singer and actress channelled the 50s in the neon yellow dress as she headed to the capital for the awards show
Glamorous: Olivia dressed to impress in the brightly-coloured strapless dress with a flowing A-line skirt that channelled the beautiful gowns of years past
In an explosion of colour and optimism, the 2021 BRIT Awards celebrated the achievements of British and international artists over the last 18 months.
The awards ceremony truly belonged to Dua Lipa, 25, as the evening saw her scoop the accolade for Female Solo Artist and the Mastercard British Album of the Year Award for her lockdown hit Future Nostalgia.
This year’s Rising Star award winner Griff was handed the baton for the honour by 2020’s Rising Star winner Celeste, who herself was up for three further awards.
And Arlo Parks was crowned Breakthrough Artist, one of the three awards the star was nominated for, after what has been an incredible year for the young London artist.
Lovely: The High School Musical: The Musical: The Series star teamed the bright-coloured dress with a skinny black belt
She also made her debut BRITs performance with an elegant rendition of Hope and decorated the set as a sunflower field in a nod to the name of her debut album.
The most nominated girl band in BRIT Award history, Little Mix, finally bagged the тιтle of British Group and made history as the first-ever girl band to win, having been up for the award three previous times.
Meanwhile, the International Group category followed a similar suit, with the California girlband HAIM in attendance to accept their award.
And the accolade for International Female was given to the 19-year-old Bad Guy hitmaker Billie Eilish, who accepted the award via a pre-recorded video acceptance speech.
Flawless: Olivia styled her glossy brunette tresses into loose beachy waves to team with her pretty dress for the occasion
The Weeknd emerged victorious in the International Male Solo Artist category with his award presented by the former First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama.
The Blinding Lights hitmaker treated the audience to an unforgettable performance of his single Save Your Tears, pre-recorded from the US.
Dem Boy Paigon hitmaker JHUS scooped the Male Solo Artist award, which was accepted on his behalf by DJ Semtex in his absence.
Following a successful awards season stateside, One Direction heartthrob Harry Styles scooped Best British Single with his summertime track Watermelon Sugar.
The first female artist to win the highest BRITs accolade and the UK’s biggest selling artist of the year to date, Taylor Swift appeared in person to accept the special Global Icon award, which was presented by Game Of Thrones star Maisie Williams.
Happy: Olivia joined stars on the red carpet ahead of taking to the stage to perform her chart-stopping single Drivers License
