Newcastle MOBO Awards: History of black music photo display at Discovery Museum
She added the creative community had changed through history and "no longer are we drawn to other places to be able to programme some of the best and most diverse talent".The display features international artists such as Chaka Khan, Public Enemy and Goldie, alongside contemporary Newcastle artists Kema Kay and Kay Greyson, at venues including Jumpin' Hot Club, Hoochie Coochie, World Headquarters and at festivals Boss Sounds and Evolution.
Keith Merrin, director of North East Museums, which manages Discovery Museum, said: "We welcome people from all over the UK and further afield so for our visitors to be able to see this as soon as they walk in the museum is wonderful."The montage of photographs will be projected on the wall above the iconic Turbinia ship - the first object people see when entering the museum.The display closes on 23 February.As part of the MOBO Fringe Festival, workshops have also been held in schools about rap music and song writing.Young people have also been learning God Gave Me Feet for Dancing by Ezra Collective - a previous MOBO winner - as part of the production of a video to be shown during the ceremony.Newcastle Youth Choir Project will join ensembles Jambone, Quay Voices and Step Up Singing on the concourse at the Glasshouse on Sunday for a showcase of music by black artists.The MOBO Awards are being held at Newcastle's Utilita Arena with acts including Krept & Konan, Bashy, Spice and Nova Twins confirmed to perform.
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