Jessie Ware to Sing in In Memoriam Segment at BAFTA Film Awards
British singer-songwriter Jessie Ware will perform during the In Memoriam segment of the BAFTA Film Awards later this month, delivering a tribute moment ahead of the release of her sixth studio album, Superbloom.
A personal tribute in a solemn slot
Ware is set to take the stage at the Royal Festival Hall to sing a selection drawn from one of her favourite films and in homage to an artist she admires. "It is a great honour to be performing at the BAFTAs in such an important and special moment to remember people & legends that have passed this year, " she said. "I'm singing a song from one of my favourite movies by one of my favourite artists and really cannot wait to be on stage in amongst a room of such talented individuals. "
The In Memoriam sequence is intended to offer a moment of reflection for the industry. Coverage around the ceremony has highlighted names of past award winners in the context of this tribute, with several notable figures cited in pre-ceremony pieces.
Timing, context and what to expect
The BAFTA Film Awards will be held on Sunday, February 22. The ceremony is scheduled to air in the UK at 7: 00 PM local time and in the U. S. at 8: 00 PM ET. The event will be hosted by Alan Cumming.
Organisers say Ware’s performance will be a focal point of the In Memoriam segment. Emma Baehr, the awards executive director, commented on the choice of performer and the moment she will help create: "Her beautiful, moving performance will offer a special moment for audiences both in the room and at home, as we pay tribute to those in the industry we have sadly lost. "
Ware, best known for songs such as "Say You Love Me, " arrives at the awards with a new album on the horizon. Superbloom is due April 10, and the record features recent singles that have drawn attention ahead of the spring release. The BAFTA appearance will place Ware in front of a film-focused audience for a performance rooted in cinematic memory rather than a conventional pop set.
Producers have long used the In Memoriam segment to balance reverence with musical accompaniment; selecting an artist who can convey both restraint and feeling is central to that aim. With Ware’s vocal style and cinematic instincts, organisers appear to be aiming for a measured, emotionally resonant interpretation rather than a showpiece moment.
What this means for Ware and the awards
For Ware, the slot presents a high-profile showcase ahead of Superbloom’s release and a chance to reach a wide, international audience in a subdued context. For the awards, the performance underscores a continuing effort to pair visual remembrance with a live musical throughline that honors careers and contributions to film.
Attendees and television audiences will see the tribute live on the night; for viewers in the U. S., the ceremony’s broadcast window begins at 8: 00 PM ET. The appearance will likely draw attention to Ware’s forthcoming material while offering a moment intended to centre the ceremony on those the industry is remembering this year.
