When will the BRIT Awards move to Manchester?

The BRIT Awards are scheduled to move to Manchester for the 2026 ceremony.

What is the new BRIT Award trophy design?

The new BRIT Award trophy will be made of transparent amber-colored resin, symbolizing Manchester's worker bee.

Why are the BRIT Awards moving from London?

The move aims to broaden reach, shed a 'London-centric' image, and potentially reduce costs associated with holding the event in the capital.

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BRITs Ditch London for Manchester: Trophy Gets Amber Makeover

19 Nov

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Summary

BRIT Awards moving to Manchester in 2026 for the first time.
New trophies will be transparent amber-colored resin, honoring Manchester.
Cost-cutting is a potential factor in the move away from London.

BRITs Ditch London for Manchester: Trophy Gets Amber Makeover

For the first time in its 46-year history, the BRIT Awards will move away from London, with the 2026 ceremony set to take place in Manchester. This significant shift aims to break the awards' 'London-centric' reputation and connect with new audiences across the UK. Accompanying this relocation, the BRIT trophy is undergoing a transformation, transitioning from its traditional opaque design to a transparent amber-colored resin.

The new trophy design, created by local designer Matthew Williamson, is inspired by Manchester's worker bee emblem, symbolizing the city's industrial past and resilience. While the official reasoning highlights audience expansion, insiders suggest that cost-cutting is a major driver, as events in the capital are increasingly expensive.