MOBO Awards Manchester Debut: Celebrating Black Music

0:00On March 23rd, the mobile awards are landing in Manchester for the first time ever, set for Thursday, March 26th, 2026 at the Massive Co-op Live Arena. This celebration of music of Black Origin marks its 30th anniversary spotlighting genres from hip hop and soul to reggae and rap. Hosts Eve and Eddie Coddy will leave the night filled with live performances and awards. Fans feature rising stars and veterans like Olivia Dean, Pink Panther S, Little Sims, Central C, Skepta, Ray and FKA Twigs. On stage, expect Olivia Dean, Afrobeat's Queen, T.W. Savage, Dancehall artist Shensea, R&B group FLO, Manchester's own H, Miles Smith, and a Grime, medley with Wiley and others curated by DJ Target. Since launching in 1996, founder Kanye King has built the mobos into a cornerstone event with past highlights from legends like Lauren, Hill and Spice. For Manchester, the music hub of the North, this debut brings huge energy and a nod to

1:04Black British culture after years and places like Newcastle. Tickets are still up for grabs, from general admission to VIP packages, and the showstreams live on Amazon Music UK's Twitch channel, starting at 8pm until 10.30pm, a recap with Ray Carpide vibes, airs on BBC One, the next night. Fringe events pop up across city venues leading up to it, plus easy tram and bus access right to the Eddie had campus stop. As anticipation builds for these powerhouse acts and honors, Manchester gears up for an unforgettable milestone that unites fans and artists in one. Electric vibe