The MOBO Awards set to return as awards ceremony movesto brand new venue
The MOBO Awards is set to return for its 26th year but, this time, it will be hosted in a brand new venue.
The event is set to move to Sheffield for the first time in its 26 years. It set to kick off the 2024 awards season, coming live from the Utilita Arena Sheffield on 7 February 2024.
For the last 14 years, The MOBO Awards has been hosted in cities outside of the capital, apart from the 25th anniversary, including Leeds, Coventry and Glasgow. MOBO Founder, Kanya King CBE, said: "MOBO are excited to be kicking off the 2024 Awards season and heading to the city of Sheffield for the very first time for the 26th MOBO Awards. For the past 14 years, the MOBO Awards have travelled to cities outside of London – including Glasgow, Liverpool, Leeds, Coventry, and now Sheffield.
"Our desire to bring MOBO to different cities across the UK has always been rooted in the desire to unite massive talent from a local and global level, as well as fans, to deliver an iconic music experience rooted in celebrating Black music’s present and future, as well as elevating the culture and being a driving force for social change."
Kanya King found the awards in 1996 (Getty)
Nile Rodgers won a special award last year (Getty Images for Livewire Pictur)Meanwhile, Cllr Tom Hunt, Leader of Sheffield City Council, said: "We are thrilled to welcome MOBO Awards to Sheffield early next year and welcome thousands of people to celebrate music of Black origin at one of Europe’s biggest music award ceremonies. With Sheffield’s rich musical history and our reputation for hosting major events, we’re proud to recognise and honour exceptional British and international talent across a range of genres."
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He added: "Music runs through our blood and this partnership with MOBO and Utilita Arena Sheffield is another example of our ambition for this city and an opportunity for us to celebrate our diverse music and culture. 2024 will be a big year for Sheffield and we cannot wait to roll out the red carpet."
Last year, the 25th MOBO Awards was held in London, hosted by YouTube stars Chunkz and Yung Filly. Knucks, Little Simz, Central Cee and PinkPantheress scooped up the big awards of the night, alongside Nile Rodgers, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award and Craig David for the Outstanding Contribution Award.
The show also featured huge performances from Nile Rodgers, Craig David, Kojey Radical, Tion Wayne, Fireboy DML, Cat Burns, FLO, Eliza Rose, Beanie Man and a special tribute to Jamal Edwards by Emeli Sandé. Kanya founded The MOBO Awards back in 1996 and has been the centre of the event ever since.
The awards have come a long way since she mortgaged her flat to fund the first MOBOs, booking all talent in a six-week period, and persuaded Carlton TV to broadcast it on November 21, 1996. She was presented with an MBE in 1999 by Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace, and in 2004 she attended a historic lunch with the Queen to celebrate exceptional achievements.
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