PALOMA FAITH has thrown her weight behind the Brit Awards’ move from London to Manchester.
But she has insisted they need to champion northern talent, too.
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The ceremony often celebrates alumni from London’s Brit School, such as Amy Winehouse and Adele.
Paloma, who won Best British Female Solo Artist at the 2015 awards, hopes youngsters who go to regular schools will finally get a look in when it takes place at the Co-op Live Arena on February 28 next year.
The singer sat down with Bizarre’s Jack as she hosted a pop-up “confessions” booth in London’s Covent Garden to promote her podcast series Mad, Sad and Bad.
Paloma said: “I think it will be really good for the spotlight to be shining on talent that comes from outside of London.
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“The Brit School gets a lot of accolades and I really rate that school. But I feel like in the North, there is so much talent.
“I really hope they team it or pair it with a school in the North. I hope it being in Manchester will add something and emboldens the talent there.”
Meanwhile, Paloma’s podcast is going from strength to strength, with guests ranging from Hollywood lactor Samuel L. Jackson to fellow podcaster Vogue Williams.
Revealing she’s got a wishlist of guests, Paloma added: “I really want Joan Collins.
“With Samuel L. Jackson, I sent him a message saying, ‘I need your agent’s number as I have a proposition for you’.
“He sent me a text saying, ‘If you want something, you have to ask me yourself’. But it took me 15 days to build up the courage to call.”
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