The Brit Awards will give out white roses to its A-list attendees next week in support of the Time’s Up campaign against sexual harassment.
Hundreds of music stars will be given the rose pin badges before they take to the red carpet, in the latest protest since the Harvey Weinstein scandal rocked the entertainment industry last year.
A letter was sent to nominees, including Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift, and guests, with Brits directors of events Maggie Crowe saying the move is a ‘symbol of solidarity’.
Wearing the pins will not be compulsory with the Brits, which is taking place on Wednesday, noting it is an ‘invitation’ to take part.
Hundreds of music stars will be given the rose pin badges before they take to the red carpet at the London Brit Awards, in the latest protest since the Harvey Weinstein scandal rocked the entertainment industry last year. Pictured is Rita Ora wearing a rose at the Grammys in January
While it is not the first political protest this awards season, it is the first time organisers themselves have initiated it – with other protests organised by activist groups.
The film industry’s Golden Globe awards last month lead the charge of celebrity protests, with Hollywood actresses wearing black to support harassment victims.
The Baftas, taking place this Sunday, is also expected to descend into a political display after a similar letter – instead sent by industry heavyweights – asked attendees to also wear black.
At the Grammy awards last month, guests also donned a white rose after a group of women in the industry called for the move – labelling it a symbol of ‘hope, peace, sympathy and resistance’.
Wearing the pins will not be compulsory with the Brits, which is taking place on Wednesday, noting it is an ‘invitation’ to take part. Pictured: Pink with her white rose last month
Elton John, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus and Pink were just some of those who took up the call.
The decision comes two years after the Brits faced a barrage of criticism for its lack of ethnic diversity, prompting the ‘Brits So White’ hashtag on Twitter.
Organisers later announced a chance in their nomination process to try and increase the number of female and ethnic minority voters.
In January, British singer Paloma faith criticised the ceremony for its lack of female performers, with only Dua Lipa scheduled to sing.
Since then, Rita Ora and Jorja Smith have been added to the bill.
At the Grammy awards last month, guests (pictured – Sam Smith) also donned a white rose after a group of women in the industry called for the move – labelling it a symbol of ‘hope, peace, sympathy and resistance’