Happy Mondays’ Bez was among the stars bringing a local flavour to the Brit Awards as Manchester played host to the event for the first time.

placeholder image — Happy Mondays’ Bez was among the stars bringing a local flavour to the Brit Awards as Manchester played host to the event for the first time.

In Pictures: Bez and co bring touch of ‘Madchester’ to Brit Awards in Manchester

By Staff reporter

Published 28th Feb 2026, 19:27 BST

Updated 28th Feb 2026, 19:35 BST

Designer Matthew Williamson was inspired by his Manchester roots and the golden honey of the city’s worker bee mascot for the design of this year’s trophy.

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Designer Matthew Williamson was inspired by his Manchester roots and the golden honey of the city’s worker bee mascot for the design of this year’s trophy.

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