Stanisland Magazine

The latest celebration of Music of Black Origin returns with a new venue, with Newcastle hosting the ceremony for the first time.

The nominations for the MOBO Awards 2025 have finally been revealed, and to add a cherry on top, the performative line up is hinted at in the reveal. This means we could see a powerful set from Ghetts, Jorja Smith, Bashy, Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar.

The event is scheduled to take place at the Utility Arena, in the city of Newcastle, on February 18th, 2025. This will be the first time the awards will be held in the North East of the country.

How To Get Tickets

Tickets are available for purchase directly from the arena website, and are priced between £29-£146 in both standard and premium seated packages. The evening will start at 18:00.

Who Are the Nominees for the MOBO Awards Categories 2025?

The nominees for the four main categories are as follows:

• Best Male Act
  • Bashy
  • Central Cee
  • D-Block Europe
  • Ghetts
  • Nemzzz
  • Sampha

• 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 – “Lahai”
  • 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
• Best African Artist:
  • Asake
  • Ayra Starr
  • Tems
  • Tyla
• Best International Act:
  • Beyoncé
  • GloRilla
  • Kendrick Lamar
  • Latto
  • Megan Thee Stallion
  • Nicki Minaj