BRIT Awards 2026

Taking place in the Co-op Live Arena, Manchester, we were delighted to be involved in the first BRIT Awards to be held in the North of England.

Singer Alex Warren performed an orchestral version of ‘Ordinary’, with James Blunt on piano, and Manchester’s Hallé Orchestra positioned on a tiered stage behind them.

Accommodating the 64-strong orchestra, their instruments, and a vocals conductor, Stage One was appointed for the manufacture of this tiered stage; fabricated using 40x40mm box section steel, clad in 9mm ply with a carpet finish. We also added handrails and risers as last-minute safety precautions.

Speed was the name of the game as the client required quick turnaround times. Two weeks for manufacture. Just minutes to change the set during the show.

The stage sections were fitted with tricastors for easy transportation and off-loading, simply needing to be placed and bolted together on site.