BRIT Awards reveal 'worker bee' inspired 2026 trophy design

Every year, The BRIT Awards come through with their quirky trophy designs, and 2026 is no different, with an absolute standout of a design ahead of their 2026 award show. Set to be presented in Manchester at the Co-Op Live on Saturday, February 28 2026, the new trophy design is in honour of the host city's worker bee background. 

The project, led by acclaimed British designer Matthew Williamson, used the design to showcase his "his Manchester roots and the city’s famous drive and resilience." 

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With the 2026 award show marking its first time in history, the event is being held outside of London. Designer Matthew Williamson spoke about the design, saying, "Following in the footsteps of great designers and artists before me, it’s an honour and a career highlight to design the 2026 BRITs trophy. The BRITs is an event I’ve watched since childhood, and I’m still so immersed in it to this day. I’ve always looked at it in awe and wonder, so to even be offered this opportunity feels like a real milestone moment." 

Working alongside Stacey Tang, BRIT Awards Committee Chair and Co-President of RCA, and Glyn Aikins, Co-President of RCA, to create the intricate amber-toned resin trophy that resembles the golden honey of a worker bee (Manchester’s mascot). It also features a globe representing the worldwide reach of British music at the bottom. The trophy is described as "simple, sophisticated and striking."

The award show is set to air exclusively on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player. 

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