Elsewhere operatic quartet Il Divo will receive a special award for artist of the decade.

BBC: Classic Brits 'may honour musical theatre'

Last year's winners included British conductor Antonio Pappano, named best male artist, and operatic quartet Il Divo, who were crowned artists of the decade.

BBC: Composer John Williams to receive Classic Brit award

Operatic quartet Il Divo will receive a special award for artist of the decade and are due to perform at the event, which will be screened on ITV1.

BBC: Rolando Villazon up for two Classic Brit awards