The BRIT awards are moving from London to Manchester for the first time in nearly 50 years thanks to the influence of local acts like Oasis as the huge event will remain up North until 2027
The Oasis effect has taken over The BRIT Awards which is moving to Manchester next year.
For the first time in its history, the biggest night in the UK music calendar will leave the capital and make its way north to Manchester’s Co-op Live for both 2026 AND 2027.
The event is expected to celebrate Manchester’s rich musical history which besides Oasis has given the world The Smiths, The Stone Roses, Joy Division, New Order, Happy Mondays and er…Harry Styles!
Although no performers have yet been confirmed, organisers will be hopeful of persuading the Gallagher brothers to attend the BRITs in some capacity; and could even honour the band with a special award to reflect their global impact and incredible reunion tour success.
An insider shared: “There will no doubt be a celebration of Manchester’s music with as many local artists involved as possible, acts like Aitch and The 1975 also have new music out.”
Harry Styles is also due to make his solo comeback next year so could the BRITs be the place to launch it? We’ll have to wait and see but after five decades in London, next year marks a bold new chapter for The BRIT Awards which will take place on Saturday February 28, broadcast exclusively on ITV1.
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, is chuffed too: “For The BRIT Awards to move out of London is a massive coup for Greater Manchester. After 48 years, it is great that this prestigious global event is about to arrive in the UK capital of music and culture.
“Greater Manchester has an unparalleled music heritage known around the world, and this summer will play host to some of the biggest gigs on the planet.
“That was only made possible by our strong commitment to new talent and giving emerging artists the opportunities to make their name.” The move is expected to give a huge boost to Manchester’s economy and help build on its artistic heritage.
Jason Iley MBE, Chairman and CEO of Sony Music, who are putting on the show next year added: “This is a very exciting time for The BRIT Awards.
“Moving to Manchester, the home of some of the most iconic and defining artists of our lifetime, will invigorate the show and build on the BRITs legacy of celebrating and reinvesting in world-class music.
“Hosting the show in Manchester, with its vibrant cultural history, perfectly captures the spirit and energy of the BRIT Awards. I can’t wait to see the show at the amazing state-of-the art Co-op Live venue.”
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
