Rail station treated to humorous rebrand ahead of Brit Awards

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Georgie DockerNorth West

News image — Deansgate rail station was given the temporary new name in tribute to singer Olivia Dean.

BBC A train station sign reading 'Olivia Deansgate' hangs on a red brick station wall — Deansgate rail station was given the temporary new name in tribute to singer Olivia Dean.

A Manchester rail station has undergone a playful re-branding ahead of the Brit Awards ceremony in the city this weekend.

Commuters pulling in at Deansgate are being greeted by signs reading "Olivia Deansgate" - as fans prepare to welcome Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Olivia Dean in the run up to the awards this weekend.

Dean will perform an intimate charity gig at Manchester's Albert Hall later as part of a week of celebrations to showcase the Brits.

Rail company Northern assured passengers the signage change at Deansgate will only be temporary.

The main event, held at the Co-op Live arena on Saturday, will see Dean perform alongside other stars including Harry Styles, while Jack Whitehall will return as host in the first time the event is held outside London.

EPA/Shutterstock Olivia Dean holding Grammy. — Olivia Dean is performing on Thursday evening as part of a week of celebrations leading up to the Brits

Alongside the platform's jovial rebrand - there is also a Brit Awards art trail across Manchester city centre with colourful murals and billboard takeovers by local artists.

A train station sign reading 'Olivia Deansgate' hangs on a red brick station wall - posters advertising books can be seen on the station platform and a yellow grit box. — Olivia Dean is one of five nominees for Album of the Year Award for her Album 'The Art of Loving'.

Dean's Albert Hall performance will raise money for the War Child charity, which seeks to help children affected by conflicts around the world.

Olivia Deansgate sign on platform at Deansgate Station. — Rail company Northern said the change would only be temporary

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