‘Utterly incredible’: Fans applaud Elton John and Olly Alexander’s performance of ‘It’s a Sin’ at Brit Awards

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elton John and Olly Alexander’s performance at the Brit Awards on Tuesday night has been hailed as “utterly incredible” by viewers. John and the Years & Years singer debuted a new version of Alexander’s cover of the Pet Shop Boys hit “It’s a Sin” from the acclaimed series of the same name. “The fight goes on until we can banish stigma, ignorance, fear, and the virus itself forever.” The performance opened with Alexander lying across John’s piano in a black lace outfit. I kept thinking of all the young queer people watching at home that are finally seeing themselves.” The cover is being released as a charity single in support of the Elton John Aids Foundation.