U2 - U2 TO SHOWCASE NEW SINGLE AT BRIT AWARDS

U2 TO SHOWCASE NEW SINGLE AT BRIT AWARDS

U2's first single in nearly five years will be unveiled at the Brit awards ceremony in February, it has been confirmed.

Get On Your Boots comes from the Irish stars' upcoming album No Line on the Horizon, due for release on March 2nd.

The album is the first release by Bono and company since How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb in 2004, which claimed eight Grammy awards.

And to mark their return, the With Or Without You stars will take to the stage at London's Earl Court on February 18th for the 2009 Brit awards.

"Their addition to this year's show makes it possibly the best we have ever had," said Brits committee chairman Ged Doherty.

The Pet Shop Boys are also to perform at the ceremony, having been confirmed as this year's recipients of the outstanding contribution to music prize.

Singer-songwriter Florence and the Machine - who last week finished third in the BBC's Sound of 2009 list - will collect the Critics' Choice prize.

The 2009 Brit awards will be broadcast live on ITV1.