The SSE Hydro Arena in Scotland will play host to this year’s annual MOBO Awards Ceremony that will feature one of it’s most impressive lineups to date including homegrown international superstar Tinie Tempa, Rudimental, garage pioneers So Solid Crew as well as five “secret” acts who are yet to be announced (we’re guessing Will.I.Am might get involved).
So Solid’s recent reformation will see them take the stage at the MOBOs for the second time since they’re infamous 2001 performance on a night in which they grabbed two awards for Best Newcomer and Best UK Garage Act.
After a star-studded London nominations launch earlier this month, this year’s categories see the likes of Disclosure, Naughty Boy, Rudimental and Wretch 32 in the running for awards, with Laura Mvula and Wiley in the lead with four nominations each. Each category is now open to the public vote which can be placed at www.mobo.com/voting2013.
“This year’s 18th anniversary show is set to be our biggest yet!” says inspirational MOBO Awards founder and CEO, Kanya King MBE. “MOBO turning 18 is a huge achievement and we have some truly incredible artists on the shortlist who demonstrate the diverse range of music that is at the heart of British youth culture and beyond. Our aim has always been to give a platform and voice to emerging and established artists of MOBO music – we celebrate these artists all year round. We’re really proud of the nominees and wish them all the best with the public vote and the show in Glasgow on October 19!”
The ceremony will take place on Saturday October 19th and will be aired on BBC3, repeated on BBC1 and syndicated to millions around the world, but if you’re local or feel like travelling, tickets are available from tomorrow, starting at only £25.
Tickets and info here: www.mobo.com/tickets.
