This week, we’re breaking down The BRIT Awards 2026 and asking the big question: Can music awards ever really be sustainable?!!

With Imogen away, Abbie is joined by radio host and pop culture queen Mary Mandefield for a deep dive into the BRITs’ move to Manchester and what it means for the future of the music industry.

The ceremony took place at the brand-new Co-op Live, a venue claiming major sustainability credentials. But is it progress… or PR?

We discuss:

🌆 Manchester vs London — Is moving The BRITs north a genuine sustainability and industry shift?

🌿 Co-op Live’s green tech — Solar panels, rainwater toilets & free public transport for ticket holders

👗 Red Carpet Reality — Why aren’t more artists choosing vintage, rental or re-wears?

🎤 Industry Pressure — Why speaking about climate still feels “risky” for artists

From sustainable fashion to music industry greenwashing, this episode explores the tension between climate ambition and celebrity culture.

00:00 – Welcome to Green Queens feat. Mary Mandefield

01:14 – The Big Move: Why the Brits Finally Left London

03:28 – Inside Co-op Live: Solar Panels & Rainwater Toilets

05:55 – The Fashion Debrief: Olivia Dean & Red Carpet Waste

11:13 – No Music on a Dead Planet: Climate in Pop Culture

13:42 – The Hosting Debate: Was it Too “London-Centric”?

16:42 – Gen Z & The Future of Award Show Relevance

22:45 – Setting Goals for a Sustainable Brits 2027

26:30 – The “Call-Out” Culture: Why Perfection is the Enemy

30:50 – Wrap Up: Mary’s Next Steps & Joining the Group Chat

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