After taking place in Sheffield last year, the awards hit the North East for the first time in 2025.
Following years of taking place within London, the MOBO Awards are on somewhat of a UK tour at the moment. The yearly event to celebrate ‘music of black origin’ and the culture surrounding it took place in Yorkshire last year and will head even further north for 2025.
Newcastle’s very own Utilita Arena will host this year’s edition of the awards in a first for the region and these are some of the biggest names who are up for awards.
The full list of nominations can be found through our run down of the event.
9. Beyonce
Fresh from the Grammys and a tour announcement, Beyonce is also nominated for Best International Act. | Getty Images for The Recording ACademy