In a makeshift bed on an elaborate stage set, Teddy Swims appeared at the BRIT Awards in 2025 to perform a medley of his songs, including ‘Bad Dreams,’ ‘The Door,’ and ‘Lose Control.’ As one of the nominees for ‘International Song Of The Year’ for his song ‘Lose Control,’ it was only right to have Teddy perform at the awards ceremony. When Music Man readers watch this performance, they will see exactly why Teddy Swims was nominated for one of these prestigious awards.
Teddy’s performance was a visual spectacle, with costumes, large set pieces, and pyrotechnics that will astonish viewers. However, what stands out above all is the powerful quality of Teddy’s unique voice. One online viewer commented, “Brother, you are unique, your style, your voice, your songs, you have a very special talent” on the video of his performance, which now has 1M views. It is clear from the audience reaction that Teddy stands out among the crowd in the current musical landscape.
As I watched Teddy Swim’s performance, it became exceedingly clear as to why he has taken the awards circuit by storm this year. He really does seem to have it all, from impressive stage presence to stunning vocals to lyrics that truly reach out to the listener. I, like many others, was especially touched by the lyrics to ‘Lose Control,’ which ties together themes of toxic relationships and addiction. With talent and depth on his side, Teddy Swims really is the whole package.
‘Lose Control’ was the song Teddy chose to perform at the 2025 Grammy Awards, where he was nominated for the ‘Best New Artist’ award. While the staging for this performance was more stripped back, the same could not be said for Teddy’s performance itself. With the same level of stage presence and stunning vocal ability he displayed at the BRITS, he once again blew listeners away with his talent, with one proclaiming that the “live performance sounds better than the recording.”
Only two years on from gaining his first top ten hit with ‘Lose Control’, and a truly impressive number of award nominations and wins under his belt, Music Man viewers are sure to agree that this seems to only be the start of Teddy Swims’ musical career. With stunning performances such as the ones he gave at the awards ceremonies this year reaching more and more listeners’ ears, there is only one direction that Teddy’s career seems to be headed in – and that’s up.
Teddy Swims has proven once again why he’s a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. His unforgettable BRIT Awards performance highlights his exceptional talent and the depth of his artistry. For fans eager to learn more about this exceptional artist and delve deeper into his work, useful links are provided below.