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British Singer-Songwriter Sophie Ellis-Bextor set to perform at 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards

British Singer-Songwriter Sophie Ellis-Bextor set to perform at 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards

British pop sensation Sophie Ellis-Bextor is slated to perform her chart-topping hit Murder on the Dancefloor at the upcoming 2024 EE British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs). The ceremony, which will be broadcast live on Sunday 18th February 2024 on BBC One, iPlayer and BritBox International, will feature Ellis-Bextor’s performance from Saltburn, a British film directed by Emerald Fennell. The event marks the resurgence of the song which has become a viral sensation, propelling it back into international music charts 22 years after its initial release.

The BAFTAs, set to be hosted by David Tennant at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, will showcase Ellis-Bextor’s live performance during the ceremony. Her hit single has enjoyed newfound success, trending on Instagram and TikTok, and achieving significant streaming numbers on Spotify and YouTube. The song has also made its way into the Billboard Top 100 in America, continuing to rise in popularity.

Further details regarding additional musical acts for the awards night are yet to be announced. Audiences worldwide can follow the event using the hashtag #EEBAFTAs. The full list of nominations for the EE BAFTA Film Awards, as well as information on the EE Rising Star Award and voting, can be found on the official BAFTA website

Watch the video for Murder on the Dancefloor below.

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Image: Laura Lewis

BAFTA winners will be announced on Sunday 18th February on BBC1 and iPlayer and @BAFTA. For more information, visit the website here.

For more information on Sophie Ellis-Bextor, visit her website here.

Watch the video for Murder on the Dancefloor here:

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