MOBO Awards 2025 will take place in Newcastle.
The ceremony is a celebration of Black music, bringing together icons with new voices in the process. The MOBOs like to travel around the country, with this year’s bash taking place in the Steel City itself, Sheffield.
For 2025, the MOBOs team have opted to travel a little further – to Newcastle.
The city boasts a bustling music scene, and has hosted some truly historic shows over the years. The MOBO Awards takes place at the Utility Arena on February 18th, and alongside this the organisers aim to fully immerse themselves in Newcastle’s creative community.
The MOBO Fringe Festival finds the ceremony working alongside Newcastle City Council, crafting a series of special events. Key collaborators include North East music organisation, Generator, Glasshouse Centre for International Music, and Northern Roots.
This year’s ceremony in Sheffield, for example, resulted in a three-day programme leading up to the 2024 MOBO Awards – with a talent showcase, a music industry panel offering insight to creative talent, producers and industry execs, alongside the involvement of over 100 schools, exploring the impact of Black music and culture through a range of educational activities.
Kanya King CBE, Founder and CEO of MOBO Group says…
“Newcastle is a city steeped in history, culture, and a dynamic sense of community alongside an electric nightlife, making it the perfect host city. We are honoured to bring the MOBO Awards to this iconic destination, eager to deliver a show that will resonate far beyond the North East. Beyond the awards night, through the MOBO Fringe Festival, we will be engaging with the local community to create an inspiring and impactful programme that highlights the significant cultural influence of Black music. Newcastle, get ready for a time to remember!”
Cllr Karen Kilgour, Leader of Newcastle City Council adds…
“I am honoured that our city has been chosen to host such a prestigious and exciting event. Newcastle is a warm, welcoming and inclusive city. Our city is more diverse than ever before and our ever-developing music scene is a reflection of that. We know that being involved in music has enriched the lives of so many people who live here and provided them with opportunities they may never have otherwise had. And this ethos is firmly embedded in the MOBO Awards, so making Newcastle their home in 2025 seems the perfect fit.”
For access to an exclusive 24-hour ticket pre-sale on October 4th, register here. General on-sale goes live on October 5th – visit mobo.com/tickets.
