RTÉ2 will live simulcast the inaugural BBC Music Awards at 8:00pm tonight, Thursday December 11, with Ed Sheeran, One Direction, Take That, Coldplay and Ellie Goulding among those performing.
The show, which the BBC is airing on BBC One and BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2, is presented by Chris Evans and Fearne Cotton and will feature the BBC Concert Orchestra performing with a selection of artists.
Also on the bill are: Tom Jones, Will.i.am, Clean Bandit, Calvin Harris, John Newman, Gregory Porter, George Ezra, Paloma Faith, Labrinth and Ella Henderson.
The show will also air in Denmark, the US and Japan.
Salim Mukaddam, Director of Music at BBC Worldwide, said: "We're proud to be able to expand the reach of the first ever BBC Music Awards to a global audience. The likes of Calvin Harris, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran and One Direction have enhanced the UK's position as a world leader in music creation and performance over the past twelve months.
"We are thrilled to be working with innovative broadcasters, bringing what looks sure to be an incredible night to audiences in Denmark, Japan, USA, Ireland and beyond with further sales in the pipeline."
