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Tuesday, February 14, 2017 5:27am ET by  

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Superstar Katy Perry has been confirmed to perform at the Brit Awards 2017

Katy Perry is set to perform at this year's Brit Awards.

The star shared the news on Twitter by writing: "I’m excited to come back to one of my favourite countries, where most of my favourite musical influences come from. After three years, I’m excited to return to the Brits’ stage to kick off a new era of purposeful pop.”

Jason Iley, The Brit Awards chairman, said this morning: “Katy Perry, one of the biggest artists in the world, is the perfect artist to complete our incredible 2017 line-up. She’s a global superstar who will bring even more glamour, fun and excitement with her exclusive UK Brits performance next week.”

Perry will join previously-announced Brit Awards performers Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Little MixThe 1975, Robbie Williams, Emeli Sandé and SkeptaDermot O’Leary and Emma Willis will host the ceremony which takes place at London’s O2 on Wednesday, February 22. 

Katy Perry is on track to land this week’s highest new entry in the Official Singles Chart with her new song 'Chained To The Rhythm,' currently at No. 6.

The singer also recently performed at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night (February 12).

Watch Katy Perry at the 2017 Grammy Awards, below:

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