Dizzee Rascal among stars to perform at new sports awards ceremony 'which will rival BBC Sports Personality Of The Year'

 
Appearance: Dizzee Rascal is among those on the bill (Picture: Rebecca Reid)
Alistair Foster2 June 2014

Dizzee Rascal, Rizzle Kicks and Katy B will perform at a new sports awards ceremony which it is hoped will rival the BBC Sports Personality Of The Year.

The inaugural British Sports Awards will take place at The O2 arena in November in front of up to 14,000 people, combining some of the biggest names in sport and music.

More acts are due to be added to the bill. Hip hop duo Rizzle Kicks said: “We’re really looking forward to performing at The British Sports Awards. It’s going to be an amazing night with all those legends under one roof.”

Performance: Rizzle Kicks

Eight honours will be handed out during the evening, with winners chosen by a 10-member panel including Sir Clive Woodward, Olympic Gold medallist Katherine Grainger, four-time Paralympics champion Ellie Simmonds and former England Cricket Captain Nasser Hussain.

The awards will include team of the year, local hero, male and female sports star, young sports star, international sports star and a lifetime achievement gong. Nominations will be unveiled in September.

Sir Clive said: “The British Sports Awards promises to be a superb event. I am thrilled to be on the BSA ambassador panel and look forward to celebrating our country’s achievements and the individuals who have lit up the sporting stage this year.”

Show: Katy B (Picture: Dave Benett)

Simmonds added: “I’m really excited about being an ambassador for the British Sports Awards. It’s wonderful that following on from Team GB’s performances at The Olympics and Paralympics, that our country’s appetite for sport has continued to grow and that a great event like the BSAs has been created to celebrate that legacy.”

Tickets, ranging from £28.50 to £60, go on sale on Friday at www.thebritishsportsawards.com.

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