NorthHouse Used Cinema 4D for BRIT Awards Visuals

Manchester – Creative studio NorthHouse has designed and implemented a comprehensive visual system for the 2026 BRIT Awards, leveraging Maxon's Cinema 4D software. The project sought to refresh the event's look as it moved to Manchester for the first time and the new Co-op Live arena.

Executive Producer Sally Wood and Production Designer Misty Buckley required a new visual identity to serve both the in-arena audience and home viewers. The complex stage design included kinetic towers, a vast panoramic back wall, and multiple screen surfaces on the floor and set pieces, totaling nine distinct surfaces in addition to broadcast visuals.

NorthHouse developed four distinct visual palettes—Earth, Water, Bionic, and Fire—tying them together into a cohesive system. The visual ecosystem integrated multiple software applications, including Notch, Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine, EmberGen, and After Effects, delivered via Disguise servers. This technical approach facilitated a seamless integration between the physical stage and digital displays.

The project successfully broke several broadcast records in the UK and saw a 400% increase in Instagram views compared to the previous year. NorthHouse created a unified visual world that strengthened the awards show's identity and marked a new era for the BRIT Awards.