A 19-year-old DJ nominated at the Brits has revealed his father had to explain how prestigious the music awards are.

British-Norwegian producer Alan Walker is up for best British single at theBrits on Wednesday for hit track Faded.

Walker, who was born in Northampton but moved to Norway aged two, said being nominated was "absolutely crazy".

"It was more my dad, he is the one who has been looking at the Brits throughout the years. When I first told him about it he was like, 'no way'. "He was really, really excited about it ... I didn't really have the proper understanding of the Brits at the time when the announcement was made." Alan Walker

He added: "To see the names on that list it's really outstanding, I was neverexpecting to see myself on such a list."I guess I'm actually the first half-British, half-Norwegian person who isnominated. It is the beginning of something big."

Walker also explained why he chooses to wear a mask over the lower part of his face in public, adding that he will "probably" wear it to the Brits."The whole mask thing is about unity ... it sends a message that 'you are notalone' and I think that's a really important message to put out because there's so many people now these days that feel like they are alone."

You can watch the ceremony on ITV at 7:30pm.

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