# Brit Awards Boost Manchester Economy

> Brit Awards move to Manchester generates £5m direct spend and 15,000 jobs.
- Title: Brit Awards Boost Manchester Economy · Music Ally | Shortify
- Summary: Brit Awards move to Manchester generates £5m direct spend and 15,000 jobs. The Brit Awards' shift to Manchester created £5 million in direct spending and…
- Keywords: brit awards, manchester, uk music industry, rca records, stacey tang, bev craig, greater manchester, music, business, technology, Brit, Awards
- Source: Music Ally — https://musically.com/2026/10/01/report-quantifies-brit-awards-boost-for-new-host-city-manchester
- Author: Stuart Dredge
- Published: 2026-10-01T12:35:51+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: brit awards, manchester, uk music industry, rca records, stacey tang, bev craig, greater manchester, music, business, technology
## Brit Awards Move
The Brit Awards moved out of London for the first time in their history this year.
## Economic Impact Report
Organisers published a report claiming £5 million in direct spend, over 15,000 days of employment, £3.45 million in Gross Value Added, and £11.2 million in monetised social impact.
## Independent Study
The study, conducted independently by Amion Consulting, covers the awards and related concerts, education sessions.
## RCA Records Statement
RCA Records co-president Stacey Tang said music connects people, shapes culture, creates jobs, drives investment, and inspires careers.
## Next Year's Event
The awards will return to Manchester next February with mayor Bev Craig promising a repeat of the successful event.
## Key takeaway

The Brit Awards' shift to Manchester created £5 million in direct spending and over 15,000 jobs.