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25/02/2008
Great BRIT's Get Best Coverage Ever
International distributor of the flagship music awards event show, The BRIT Awards 2008, FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has been celebrating their success in the show’s transmission to more countries than ever before.
This recent event was seen by more than 100 international audiences.
The star-studded bash saw once in a lifetime performances from Sir Paul McCartney, pop queen Kylie Minogue, the record-breaking Rihanna and five times Grammy award winner, Amy Winehouse.
Opening the celebrations was Mika in a duet of his hit single ‘Love Today’ with The Gossip’s Beth Ditto. Rihanna teamed up with The Klaxons to perform her international hit single ‘Umbrella’ which was mixed with ‘Golden Skans’ to a laser light show. Mark Ronson, known for his great partnerships with other acts, delivered a medley incorporating Adele, Daniel Merriweather and Amy Winehouse.
Paul McCartney then closed the evening with a triplet of hits including ‘Dance Tonight’, ‘Live & Let Die’ and ‘Hey Jude’.
FME Chief Executive Officer, David Ellender commented: “There is no substitute for this incredible entertainment show. The BRITs 2008 has been host to some of the most memorable music performances ever seen. We are immensely proud to be able to deliver this unique experience to homes all over the world.”
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This recent event was seen by more than 100 international audiences.
The star-studded bash saw once in a lifetime performances from Sir Paul McCartney, pop queen Kylie Minogue, the record-breaking Rihanna and five times Grammy award winner, Amy Winehouse.
Opening the celebrations was Mika in a duet of his hit single ‘Love Today’ with The Gossip’s Beth Ditto. Rihanna teamed up with The Klaxons to perform her international hit single ‘Umbrella’ which was mixed with ‘Golden Skans’ to a laser light show. Mark Ronson, known for his great partnerships with other acts, delivered a medley incorporating Adele, Daniel Merriweather and Amy Winehouse.
Paul McCartney then closed the evening with a triplet of hits including ‘Dance Tonight’, ‘Live & Let Die’ and ‘Hey Jude’.
FME Chief Executive Officer, David Ellender commented: “There is no substitute for this incredible entertainment show. The BRITs 2008 has been host to some of the most memorable music performances ever seen. We are immensely proud to be able to deliver this unique experience to homes all over the world.”
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