Myleene Klass to host Classical Brits

Musician, broadcaster and TV presenter, the multi-talented Myleene Klass has been confirmed to host The Classical BRIT Awards 2008 with NS&I, in the same week that her album ‘ Music For Mothers’ tops the Classical Compilation chart.

The BPI, representing UK record companies, is also delighted to announce the appointment of two new co-chairmen to the Classical BRIT Awards Committee, UCJ Managing Director, Dickon Stainer and Head of EMI Classics UK, Thomas Kaurich. 2008 also celebrates the fifth consecutive year that the Awards have been sponsored by NS&I.

Myleene will host the prestigious awards when they return to the Royal Albert Hall for the ninth consecutive year on Thursday 8 May 2008. The highlight of the UK’s classical calendar, The Classical BRIT Awards with NS&I, sees the world’s greatest operatic voices, musicians and classical performers take to the stage alongside the brightest new talents for an evening of celebration and captivating world-exclusive performances.

"The Classical BRITS is the biggest event in the classical calendar” commented Myleene. “To be the host is a personal highlight in my career. I'm really looking forward to presenting a ceremony that is so close to my heart and I'm sure it will be a magical evening."

“We are delighted to have Myleene hosting the show this year,” commented co-chairman Dickon Stainer and Thomas Kaurich. “Her fresh, dynamic, and positive style has been instrumental in bringing classical music to a wider audience in the UK. Together with an unprecedented all-star line up, this year’s Classical Brits promises to be one of the biggest and best shows ever.”

Having studied voice at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and winning a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music, Myleene Klass has gone on to forge a hugely successful musical career. Her album ‘Myleene’s Music For Mothers’ released on 18 February shot to the top of the Classical Compilation charts over the weekend and follows on from the success of her number 1 best selling ‘Myleene’s Music for Romance’ album released last year.

Away from music Myleene has had remarkable success from presenting the Classic FM Breakfast Show every Saturday and Sunday to becoming the face of the Marks & Spencer’s advertising campaign.

The nominations for The Classical BRIT Awards 2008 with NS&I will be unveiled on Tuesday 8 April in London. The categories are:

NS&I’s Album of the Year
Young British Classical Performer or Group
Male Artist of the Year
Female Artist of the Year
Critics’ Award
Original Soundtrack Of The Year
Outstanding Contribution

Tim Mack, Head of Marketing and Communications for NS&I said:

"NS&I is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the prestigious Classical BRIT Awards 2008, the fifth consecutive year that the Awards have been sponsored by NS&I. The sponsorship of the Classical BRIT Awards builds on our relationship with Classic FM listeners and also widens our appeal in an exciting way."

Tickets for The Classical BRIT Awards 2008 with NS&I are now available from the Royal Albert Hall Box Office.

For more information, visit Classicalbrits.co.uk.