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Lorde Performs Life On Mars In Tribute To David Bowie At 2016 BRIT Awards

Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 22:19

People have been speculating for weeks what the BRIT Awards would do to commemorate the life of David Bowie at this year’s ceremony.

And it’s safe to say that they didn’t disappoint, as not only did Annie Lennox and Gary Oldman present him with a much-deserved Icon Award, but Lorde also performed one of his biggest hits.

Taking to the stage alongside Bowie’s band, the singer gave a perfect rendition of Life On Mars - and we can’t imagine there was a dry eye in the house afterwards.

Back in January, Lorde posted a lovely tribute to David when she heard he had passed away.

She wrote on Facebook: “I'll never forget the caressing of our hands as we spoke, or the light in his eyes. That night something changed in me - I felt a calmness grow, a sureness.

“I think in those brief moments, he heralded me into my next new life, an old rock and roll alien angel in a perfect grey suit.

“I realized everything I’d ever done, or would do from then on, would be done like maybe he was watching.”

What a lovely way to honour him.

- By Charlotte Warwick

The BRIT Awards 2016 Performances & Must-See Moments

Coldplay opening the show at the BRIT Awards 2016

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Adele with Liam Payne & Louis Tomlinson at the BRIT Awards 2016

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Rihanna at the BRIT Awards 2016

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Liam Payne & Louis Tomlinson taking to the stage at the BRIT Awards 2016

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Adele picking up her first award of the night

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Justin Bieber performing 'Sorry' at the BRIT Awards 2016

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Justin Bieber performing 'Love Yourself' with James Bay at the BRIT Awards 2016

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Rihanna performing at the BRIT Awards 2016

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Tame Impala winning International Group at the BRIT Awards 2016

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James Bay performing at the BRIT Awards 2016

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Rihanna and Drake recreate their 'Work' video at the BRIT Awards 2016

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Work, work, work it guys

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Justin Bieber winning his BRIT for International Male Solo Artist

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Adele getting emotional picking up her Global Success Award

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Nick Grimshaw and Cheryl

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Little Mix performing 'Black Magic' at the BRIT Awards 2016

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..they SLAYED IT!

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Adele picking up yet another statuette the BRIT Awards 2016

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Gary Oldman leading the David Bowie tribute at the BRIT Awards 2016

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Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson accepting their British Artist Video Of The Year award for 'Drag Me Down'

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The Weeknd performing 'The Hills' at the BRIT Awards 2016

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Adele performing 'When We Were Young' at the BRIT Awards 2016

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Lorde paying tribute to David Bowie at the BRIT Awards 2016

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The David Bowie tribute at the BRIT Awards 2016

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Adele and her MANY BRIT Awards

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Adele after performing at the BRIT Awards 2016

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British Breakthrough winners Catfish & The Bottlemen

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