Elton John and Years & Years Unveil ‘It’s a sin’

Elton John and Years & Years came together for a truly spectacular performance of the Pet Shop Boys classic ‘It’s a sin’ at last night’s BRIT Awards.

Watch the performance below:

Alongside the performance, Elton and Years & Years are also releasing a brand new recorded version of It’s a sin, which is available now. Produced by Stuart Price (The Killers, Madonna, Scissor Sisters) and Pet Shop Boys the single sets a sombre tone with Elton’s unmistakable vocals and piano and Olly’s wistful voice, before unveiling itself as a triumphant, euphoric and defiant dancefloor-filling anthem.

A significant and timely cultural moment that will undoubtedly shine a spotlight on the AIDS epidemic during the 80s and the ongoing epidemic in 2021, the collaboration and performance was inspired by the Russell T Davies TV series It’s a Sin. The series profoundly touched over 18 million viewers across Britain – and brought the fight against HIV/AIDS back into the public conversation at a crucial time in the battle to eradicate the virus. It’s a Sin starred Years & Years’ Olly Alexander in an acclaimed leading role, and drew a rapturous reception from fans and critics alike.

The single is released in support of the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Founded in 1992, the Elton John AIDS Foundation is one of the leading independent AIDS organisations in the world. The Foundation’s mission is simple: an end to the AIDS epidemic.

100% of Universal Music Operations Limited’s net proceeds (inc. all artists and producer shares) from the sale of this single shall be donated to the Elton John AIDS Foundation, a registered charity number 1017336 in England & Wales.