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S5: Ep 4 - The Brits Sustainability Debrief!
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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By Imogen Bhogal & Abbie DewhurstThis 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
💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend!
📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday
🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod
🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod
🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd
#GreenQueens #podcast #greenqueenspodcast #TheBrits #Brits2026 #Manchester #CoopLive #SustainableFashion #OliviaDean #MaryMandeville #ClimateAction #NoMusicOnADeadPlanet #EcoFriendly #PopCultureDebrief #AwardsSeason #ImperfectEnvironmentalist #NorthernSoul
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.