Overview
- During the In Memoriam segment, The Charlatans’ Tim Burgess honored his friend Mani, calling him “one of the phenomenal ones” who “changed music.”
- Viewers on social media criticized the on‑air montage for flashing names too quickly and said some recognitions, including images for certain artists, were hard to see.
- The ceremony took place at Manchester’s Co‑op Live, marking the BRITs’ first staging outside London since the awards began in 1977.
- Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder praised Mani on the red carpet, describing him as “a beautiful human being” as peers and fans continued to celebrate his legacy.
- Coverage reiterated that Mani died in November 2025 at 63 after respiratory issues linked to a long‑standing lung condition, with a Manchester Cathedral funeral attended by leading musicians.