Brit Awards to leave London for Manchester after 48 years
Summary
The Brit Awards, a major music event in the UK, will be held in Manchester for the first time in 2024, moving away from London. The ceremony will take place at the Co-op Live arena, with another event planned there for 2027. This change follows a similar move by the Mercury Prize, which relocated to Newcastle.Key Facts
- The Brit Awards will be hosted in Manchester for the first time in 2024.
- The event will occur at the Co-op Live arena on February 28, 2024.
- A two-year deal ensures the 2027 Brit Awards will also be in Manchester.
- This is the first time in its history, since 1977, that the Brit Awards will be outside London.
- The Mercury Prize, another music event, also moved from London to Newcastle this year.
- Manchester is recognized for its rich musical history, influencing the decision to move.
- The Co-op Live arena previously hosted the MTV Europe Music Awards.
- The arena experienced delays due to construction issues but has hosted major acts like Bruce Springsteen and The Eagles since then.
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