The UK music industry's biggest night has been held in London for the past four decades
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The UK music industry's biggest night has been held in London for the past four decades
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The Brit Awards will be held in Manchester for the first time in the ceremony's history.
For the past four decades, the UK music industry's biggest night has been held in London, but in 2026 and 2027 it will move to the Manchester Co-op Live arena.
Ceremony is taking place in Manchester for the first time in the award show’s history
Next year's Brits are to be held at Co-op Live in Manchester.
Ceremony will take place in Manchester for the first time in the award show’s history
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