{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67ad1a2f505cb2a0a375ba6e/69a6e3b378b7787d7b083732?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S5: Ep 4 - The Brits Sustainability Debrief!","description":"<p>This week, we’re breaking down The BRIT Awards 2026 and asking the big question: Can music awards ever really be sustainable?!!</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>The ceremony took place at the brand-new Co-op Live, a venue claiming major sustainability credentials. But is it progress… or PR?</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss:</p><p><br></p><p>🌆 Manchester vs London — Is moving The BRITs north a genuine sustainability and industry shift?</p><p><br></p><p>🌿 Co-op Live’s green tech — Solar panels, rainwater toilets &amp; free public transport for ticket holders</p><p><br></p><p>👗 Red Carpet Reality — Why aren’t more artists choosing vintage, rental or re-wears?</p><p><br></p><p>🎤 Industry Pressure — Why speaking about climate still feels “risky” for artists</p><p><br></p><p>From sustainable fashion to music industry greenwashing, this episode explores the tension between climate ambition and celebrity culture.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 – Welcome to Green Queens feat. Mary Mandefield</p><p>01:14 – The Big Move: Why the Brits Finally Left London</p><p>03:28 – Inside Co-op Live: Solar Panels &amp; Rainwater Toilets</p><p>05:55 – The Fashion Debrief: Olivia Dean &amp; Red Carpet Waste</p><p>11:13 – No Music on a Dead Planet: Climate in Pop Culture</p><p>13:42 – The Hosting Debate: Was it Too \"London-Centric\"?</p><p>16:42 – Gen Z &amp; The Future of Award Show Relevance</p><p>22:45 – Setting Goals for a Sustainable Brits 2027</p><p>26:30 – The \"Call-Out\" Culture: Why Perfection is the Enemy</p><p>30:50 – Wrap Up: Mary’s Next Steps &amp; Joining the Group Chat</p><p><br></p><p>💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend!</p><p><br></p><p>📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday</p><p><br></p><p>🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod</p><p><br></p><p>🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod</p><p><br></p><p>🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd</p><p><br></p><p>#GreenQueens #podcast #greenqueenspodcast #TheBrits #Brits2026 #Manchester #CoopLive #SustainableFashion #OliviaDean #MaryMandeville #ClimateAction #NoMusicOnADeadPlanet #EcoFriendly #PopCultureDebrief #AwardsSeason #ImperfectEnvironmentalist #NorthernSoul</p>","author_name":"Imogen Bhogal & Abbie Dewhurst"}