The MOBO Awards has introduced its 2025 ceremony will happen within the new location of Newcastle, England. The ceremony – which celebrates Music of Black Origin – will head to the North East for the primary time since its founding in 1996. This yr’s ceremony was held on the Sheffield Area and former occasions have been held in London, Leeds and Glasgow.
Subsequent yr’s large night time will happen on February 18 at Newcastle’s Utilita Area close to the banks of the River Tyne.
The award classes have fun one of the best of UK rap, jazz, pop, R&B, soul and, lately, have expanded to incorporate different and rock acts, alongside digital performers. The nominees, host and performers for 2025’s ceremony will likely be introduced over the approaching months.
“Newcastle is a metropolis steeped in historical past, tradition, and a dynamic sense of group alongside an electrical nightlife, making it the right host metropolis,” Kanya King CBE, founder/CEO of MOBO Group mentioned in a press release. “We’re honoured to convey the MOBO Awards to this iconic vacation spot, wanting to ship a present that may resonate far past the North East.”
The MOBOs additionally introduced the return of the MOBO Fringe occasions, which can happen round the principle ceremony which King mentioned will have interaction with the “area people to create an inspiring and impactful programme that highlights the numerous cultural affect of Black music.”
Kim McGuinness, North East Mayor, added: “I’m thrilled to welcome the MOBO Awards to a brand new residence in our area – simply the most recent main occasion placing North East England on the worldwide map for tradition. I do know the Awards and the MOBO Fringe Pageant throughout venues in Newcastle and Gateshead will likely be an enormous inspiration for a brand new technology of younger and rising musicians working right here within the North East.”
2024’s ceremony was hosted by comic Babatúnde Aléshé and Love Island star Indiyah Polack. Performers included the Sugababes, Soul II Soul, Ghetts and extra, with wins on the night time for Little Simz, RAYE, Central Cee, Potter Payper and Stormzy.