MOBO Industry Panel Session will be at Sheffield City Hall Memorial Hall, Sheffield, doors are from 6pm, Tue 06 February 2024. This Undefined event will start at 18:30.
The MOBO Awards, the UK’s biggest celebration of Black music and culture, are coming to Sheffield.
This year’s ceremony is set to kick off the 2024 awards season, coming to the Utilita Arena Sheffield on 7 February 2024 for its incredible 26th yearHOSTS:
Babatúndé Aléshé and Indiyah Polack
PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED SO FAR:
DJ Spoony
Curating UK Garage 30th anniversary special performance
Byron MessiaSoul II Soul
Utilita Arena
A full list of catagories and the nominees has now been confirmed and can be viewed here.
Sheffield’s unique blend of industrial history, diverse and welcoming communities, natural beauty, cultural vibrancy, and a strong sense of community is what makes it so special. The city is the perfect place to continue the tradition of bringing the MOBO Awards and the exceptional music, talent and culture to cities and regions UK-wide.
With a commitment to delivering an exceptional show for fans, viewers at home, and artists, the event has moved from its usual date and will be taking place in early 2024 to ensure a memorable celebration of black music and culture.
Recent years have seen hosts Chunkz and Yung Filly, Maya Jama and Leigh-Anne Pinnock, as well as performers Nile Rodgers, Craig David, Cat Burns, Cardi B, Davido, Tems and many others.
For a quarter of the century, MOBO has been proudly celebrating and elevating black music in the UK. Its 26-year legacy has seen MOBO be pivotal in supporting the growth of British Black music on a global scale, championing homegrown talent, and setting the standard in Rap, Hip-Hop, R&B, Soul, Grime, Drill, Gospel, Jazz, Reggae, African music, Electronic/Dance, Alternative music and beyond.
Since its inaugural ceremony in 1996 at London’s Grand Connaught Rooms, the exceptional homegrown talent like Stormzy, Dave, Little Simz, Skepta, Kano, Headie MOBO Awards has become a calendar staple in the UK and its iconic trophy now one of the highest accolades in music. In recent years, it has honoured trailblazers and One, Stefflon Don, Mahalia, Central Cee, J Hus, Ezra Collective and more. Recognising its unique position in Black British popular culture, MOBO in recent years have also expanded beyond music to celebrate talent in the arts and media. It awarded an Inspirational Award to Hollywood star Idris Elba and acclaimed British filmmaker Steve McQueen, Best Media Personality to Chunkz and Yung Filly, and Best Performance In A TV Show/Film to Kane Robinson (Kano) at last year’s ceremony
Global superstars who have been part of the Awards include Janet Jackson, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Sade, Lionel Richie, Beyoncé, Jay Z, Diddy, Lauryn Hill, Amy Winehouse, Usher, Rihanna, Cardi B, Davido and H.E.R. just to name a few.
- Doors Time & Date: 6pm, Tue 06 February 2024
- Event Starts at: 18:30
- Venue: Sheffield City Hall Memorial Hall, Sheffield
Tickets are on sale from Ticketmaster, here.
