London was the place to be tonight (February 20) as the 2013 BRIT Awards welcomed Gemma Arterton to the illustrious O2 Arena.

And given her natural on-camera charisma, the “Hansel & Gretel” star looked stunning as she worked the red carpet in a darling shimmering ensemble ahead of the big show.

This year, there is an abundance of deserving acts all vying for the glory of a coveted BRIT trophy, including British Group nominees Alt-J, Mumford & Sons, Muse, One Direction, and The xx.

As for the British Live Act hopefuls, Coldplay, Mumford & Sons, The Rolling Stones, The Vaccines, and Muse all have a shot at going home with some hardware.