BRIT Awards 2014: Ellie Goulding, Katy B, Rita Ora Sparkle On The Red Carpet

Ellie Goulding, Rizzle Kicks and Katy B are among the first stars arriving on the red carpet at London's O2 Arena for this evening's BRIT Awards. Tonight's eagerly anticipated ceremony will see awards handed out to both UK and International music acts.

In a departure from her usual edgy style, Ellie Goulding - who is nominated for three awards - is showing her girly side by sporting a baby-pink, chiffon gown. The 27-year-old will have to beat off competition from the likes of Jessie J, One Direction and Disclosure in order to take home an award tonight.

The 'Burn' singer has gone all girly in a strapless pink gown (Lia Toby/WENN)

Katy B has also made her way into the arena, taking her style inspiration from her recently released album 'Little Red'. The London-born singer, a graduate of the BRITs' own performing arts school, isn't nominated for any awards this evening.

Katy B's dress complements her bold, red 'do (Lia Toby/WENN)

Determined not to let the girls have all the fun, cheeky Brighton duo Rizzle Kicks have also made their way past the hoardes of fans lining the walkway to the London venue. The lads, real names Jordan Stephens and Harley Alexander-Sule, will be amongst the star-studded audience during performances from the likes of Katy Perry and Bruno Mars during the ceremony.

The battle for awards is set to be a closely-fought contest. Rudimental and Bastille are going up against One Direction, Arctic Monkeys and Disclosure in the British Group category while Bruno Mars, Drake, Justin Timberlake, Eminem and John Grant are going head-to-head for the International Male Solo Artist prize. 

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