Polaroid photographs of returning students, including British singer Raye, are pictured at The BRIT School in Croydon, south London, on April 14, 2026. If there is a recipe for success in the entertainment industry, the Brit School in London should maybe get a standing ovation for hitting all the right notes. Singers Amy Winehouse, Adele and Raye, as well as actor Tom Holland, better known as Spiderman, are among the alumni of the state-funded school, which prides itself on being free. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP via Getty Images) / TO GO WITH AFP STORY BY CAROLINE TAIX

An empty microphone box is pictured on a chair as music students take part in a rehearsal session in a studio at The BRIT School in Croydon, south London, on April 14, 2026. If there is a recipe for success in the entertainment industry, the Brit School in London should maybe get a standing ovation for hitting all the right notes. Singers Amy Winehouse, Adele and Raye, as well as actor Tom Holland, better known as Spiderman, are among the alumni of the state-funded school, which prides itself on being free. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP via Getty Images) / TO GO WITH AFP STORY BY CAROLINE TAIX

Principal Stuart Worden poses for a portrait at The BRIT School in Croydon, south London, on April 14, 2026. If there is a recipe for success in the entertainment industry, the Brit School in London should maybe get a standing ovation for hitting all the right notes. Singers Amy Winehouse, Adele and Raye, as well as actor Tom Holland, better known as Spiderman, are among the alumni of the state-funded school, which prides itself on being free. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP via Getty Images) / TO GO WITH AFP STORY BY CAROLINE TAIX

Chris McInnes, assistant director of music and course leader of music technology, poses for a portrait at The BRIT School in Croydon, south London, on April 14, 2026. If there is a recipe for success in the entertainment industry, the Brit School in London should maybe get a standing ovation for hitting all the right notes. Singers Amy Winehouse, Adele and Raye, as well as actor Tom Holland, better known as Spiderman, are among the alumni of the state-funded school, which prides itself on being free. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP via Getty Images) / TO GO WITH AFP STORY BY CAROLINE TAIX

The "Brit" wall of fame, featuring British actor Tom Holland, is pictured at The BRIT School in Croydon, south London, on April 14, 2026. If there is a recipe for success in the entertainment industry, the Brit School in London should maybe get a standing ovation for hitting all the right notes. Singers Amy Winehouse, Adele and Raye, as well as actor Tom Holland, better known as Spiderman, are among the alumni of the state-funded school, which prides itself on being free. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP via Getty Images) / TO GO WITH AFP STORY BY CAROLINE TAIX

US actor Adam Scott poses with his hands print as part of the 9th edition of the Cannes international Series Festival (Canneseries) in Cannes, southern France, on April 27, 2026. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP via Getty Images)

Principal Stuart Worden poses for a portrait at The BRIT School in Croydon, south London, on April 14, 2026. If there is a recipe for success in the entertainment industry, the Brit School in London should maybe get a standing ovation for hitting all the right notes. Singers Amy Winehouse, Adele and Raye, as well as actor Tom Holland, better known as Spiderman, are among the alumni of the state-funded school, which prides itself on being free. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP via Getty Images) / TO GO WITH AFP STORY BY CAROLINE TAIX

US actor Adam Scott makes a hands print as part of the 9th edition of the Cannes international Series Festival (Canneseries) in Cannes, southern France, on April 27, 2026. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP via Getty Images)