James Bay attends the Brit Awards 2016 at The O2 Arena on Feb. 24, 2016 in London, England.
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Not long after winning British male solo artist and joining Justin Bieber to play acoustic guitar during the Biebs’ Brits performance of “Love Yourself,” James Bay took the stage at the 2016 Brits to perform his own music.
James Bay Joins Justin Bieber During 2016 Brits
Playing “Hold Back the River” from his debut Chaos and the Calm, Bay was in top form on the folkie, gospel-influenced hit (it peaked at No. 8 on Hot Rock Songs in U.S.).
Prior to his Brits win, Bay got his ping-pong on. Watch below.
Casual bit of ping pong backstage, pre #BRITs ritual?! pic.twitter.com/YAHInNO9rg
— James Bay (@JamesBayMusic) February 24, 2016