The British-Japanese singer praised 'Everything Everywhere...' and Michelle Yeoh onstage
Birdy, Rina Sawayama and Jessie Ware are among the favourites
The chosen representative will follow in the footsteps of last year’s runner-up Sam Ryder
"Live music should be democratic and accessible and this is just another blow to the arts sector and the experience of concert goers," said Rina Sawayama
Arlo Parks, Easy Life, Holly Humberstone and more are also set to play the festivals, being headlined by Billie Eilish, Sam Fender and more
Arctic Monkeys, Lil Nas X, Lizzo and Kendrick Lamar are set to headline the Polish festival this summer
The pair have been friends ever since John praised Sawayama's 2020 debut album on his radio show
Lil Nas X, HAIM, Lil Uzi Vert, Omar Apollo, aespa, Rina Sawayama, Giveon, PinkPantheress and many more are also on the bill
This year's ceremony is due to take place at The O2 Arena in London next month
The full four-day bill sports a wild 106 acts