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BRIT Awards Return to Manchester After 50 Years!

11/1/2025

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Summary

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The BRIT Awards will be held in Manchester, first time in nearly 50 years, Feb. 28, 2026 and Feb. 28, 2027, at Co-op Live.
Stacey Tang, RCA Records' Co-President, will chair 2026 BRITs Committee and direct the show's creative direction.
The production team includes Emmy-winning Misty Buckley and BAFTA-winning Phil Heyes.
The awards will add updated categories, including BRITs Critics’ Choice return and a new Breakthrough Artist award.

History

Historical Context

The BRIT Awards, first held in 1977, were established by the British Phonographic Industry to celebrate British music. Over the years, the event has adapted to industry changes, introducing new categories like Breakthrough Artist. The decision to return to Manchester in 2026 aims to enhance regional representation, echoing the cultural impact of the 1990 Manchester International Festival.

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Story summary

The BRIT Awards will be held in Manchester, first time in nearly 50 years, Feb. 28, 2026 and Feb. 28, 2027, at Co-op Live.
Stacey Tang, RCA Records' Co-President, will chair 2026 BRITs Committee and direct the show's creative direction.
The production team includes Emmy-winning Misty Buckley and BAFTA-winning Phil Heyes.
The awards will add updated categories, including BRITs Critics’ Choice return and a new Breakthrough Artist award.

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