In February 2025, the MOBO Awards are back again to celebrate the best music of Black origin from the year. British and international artists will be gathering at Utilita Arena, Newcastle for a night of glamour and amazing performances.

VIP tickets are on sale now for the 2025 MOBO Awards, so you can be there in style to see the hottest R&B, grime, hip-hop, soul and drill artists in ultimate style. There are some amazing perks on offer with VIP MOBO Awards tickets – including access to the exclusive afterparty!

Keep reading to find out all the latest information about the upcoming awards show including nominees and speculation of who will be performing. Plus, you can secure your VIP tickets right here at Seat Unique.

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Who is performing at the MOBO Awards 2025?

While there have been no official announcements of who is performing at the 2025 MOBO Awards just yet, there are going to be many artists in attendance who could potentially take to the stage.

At the 2024 MOBOs, artists Sugababes, Ghetts, Byron Messia and King Promise performed for an unforgettable night. In 2023, the lineup was similarly exciting with Kojey Radical, Beenie Man, Emeli Sande, Cat Burns, Fireboy DML and more.

In 2025, we can assume that the artists performing will be very varied to showcase the wide range of Black music being celebrated. With nominated talents like RAYE, Little Simz, Central Cee and even Bashy returning after a 15-year hiatus, guests will surely be in for a great night.

Who is presenting the MOBO Awards 2025?

Throughout the years, the MOBO Awards has usually been presented by young Black talent, anyone from TV presenters and music artists to YouTubers. 

Most recently the awards were hosted by comedian Babatunde Aleshe and Love Island’s Indiyah Polack. In previous years, there have been YouTubers Chunkz and Yung Filly, Leigh-Anne Pinnock of Little Mix, Maya Jama, Mel B, Jason Derulo, and Alesha Dixon.

For the 2025 awards, we can predict the hosts may be personalities the younger generation would know, like reality TV stars or social media influencers.

Where is the MOBO Awards 2025?

The 2025 MOBO Awards will be held at Utilita Arena, Newcastle in February. In previous years, the ceremony has been hosted at venues such as Utilita Arena Sheffield, OVO Arena Wembley, Leeds, Glasgow, and Coventry.

How to get tickets to MOBO Awards 2025

If you want to witness this prestigious award ceremony live, why not elevate your experience with MOBO Awards VIP tickets? At Seat Unique, you can get official VIP tickets for some really exciting perks that’ll have you feeling like one of the stars all night.

Grab a Gold or Platinum Table for a party of 10 to enjoy complimentary food and drinks throughout the evening, so you can enjoy the show in style. Plus, your ticket will get you exclusive access to the VIP-only Official MOBO Awards Aftershow Party! Get a VIP coach from Utilita Arena Newcastle to the party, and a taxi on standby for when it’s time to go home. 

Tickets are on sale now, so treat yourself to a night you’ll never forget and celebrate the best of R&B, soul, grime and drill in ultimate style.

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MOBO Awards 2025 Nominations

Best Male Act

Best Female Act

  • Cleo Sol
  • Darkoo
  • Jorja Smith
  • Little Simz
  • Nia Archives
  • RAYE

Album of the Year

  • Bashy - Being Poor Is Expensive
  • Cleo Sol - Gold
  • Ghetts - On Purpose, With Purpose
  • Jorja Smith - Falling Or Flying
  • Sampha - Laha
  • Skrapz - Reflection

Song of the Year

  • Central Cee Feat. Lil Baby - Band4Band
  • Chase & Status, Stormzy - Backbone
  • Darkoo Feat. Dess Dior - Favourite Girl
  • Jordan Adetunji - Kehlani
  • Leostaytrill - Pink Lemonade
  • Odeal - Soh-Soh

Best Newcomer

  • Chy Cartier
  • Elmiene
  • Fimiguerrero
  • Flowerovlove
  • Jordan Adetunji
  • Len
  • Leostaytrill
  • Myles Smith
  • Odeal
  • Pozer

Video of the Year

  • Meekz - Mini Me's
  • Mnelia - My Man
  • Raye - Genesis
  • Sampha - Only
  • Skepta - Gas Me Up (Diligent)
  • Unknown T Feat. Loyle Carner - Hocus Pocus

Best R&B/Soul Act

  • Cleo Sol
  • Elmiene
  • Flo
  • Jaz Karis
  • Jorja Smith
  • Nippa
  • Odeal
  • Sasha Keable
  • Shae Universe
  • Sinead Harnett

Best Grime Act

  • Chip
  • D Double E
  • Duppy
  • Kruz Leone
  • Manga Saint Hilare
  • Scorcher

Best Hip-Hop Act

  • Bashy
  • Cristale
  • Headie One
  • Nines
  • Potter Payper
  • Skrapz

Best Drill Act

  • 163Margs
  • Central Cee
  • Headie One
  • Kairo Keyz
  • K-Trap
  • Pozer

Best International Act

Best Caribbean Music Act

  • Popcaan
  • Shenseea
  • Skillibeng
  • Spice
  • Valiant
  • Yg Marley

Best Jazz Act

  • Amy Gadiaga
  • Blue Lab Beats
  • Ego Ella May
  • Ezra Collective
  • Kokoroko
  • Yussef Dayes

Best Alternative Music Act

  • Alt Blk Era
  • Bob Vylan
  • Hak Baker
  • Kid Bookie
  • Native James
  • Spider

Best Electronic/Dance Act

  • Eliza Rose
  • Nia Archives
  • Pinkpantheress
  • Salute
  • Shygirl
  • Tsha

Best Producer

  • Ceebeaats
  • Inflo
  • Juls
  • M1OnTheBeat
  • P2J
  • Sammy Soso

How to Vote In the MOBO Awards 2025?

There are seven categories you can vote in at the 2025 MOBO Awards. These are Best Newcomer, Song of the Year, Best Media Personality, Best Performance in a TV Show/Film, Best International Act, Video of the Year, and Best African Music Act.

To vote for your favourite artist, simply head to voting.mobo.com to view the nominees. You must register or log in to place your vote.

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