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Scotsman
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
The BRIT Awards to move to Manchester to 'reinvigorate' the ceremony
The move comes as the MOBO Awards have held their last two ceremonies in Sheffield and Newcastle. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The BRIT Awards is set to have a new home in 2026 and 2027. The next two ceremonies are set to take place in Manchester due to the area's rich musical heritage. It's the latest awards ceremony to leave the capital and move up north. After decades calling London home, the annual BRIT Awards are packing their bags and heading northwards for the 2026 and 2027 ceremonies. As one of the biggest award ceremonies on the musical calendar, organizers have confirmed that fans in Manchester will now not have to take the train to the capital, with the Co-op Live arena set to be the new home for the next two years. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Jade performs at the Brit Awards. |This move, under new Sony stewardship of the awards, has been made to 'invigorate' the show and leverage Manchester's rich, unparalleled musical heritage – home to iconic acts like Oasis, The Smiths, and legendary venues like The Haçienda. As Jason Iley, Chair and CEO of Sony Music UK & Ireland, stated, the city 'perfectly captures the spirit and energy' of the event. Iley further cited that the move would help 'build on the Brits legacy of celebrating and reinvesting in world-class music.' His sentiment was echoed by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, who highlighted the area's 'unparalleled music heritage': 'Celebrating the Brit awards right here in the home of 24-hour party people is the next chapter in its story and you can be sure that we will help them do it in style.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The ceremony joins other awards shows that have in recent years made the move to the North of England: last year the Co-op Live hosted the MTV European Music Awards, while the MOBO Awards have had their past two ceremonies held in Sheffield and Newcastle. Do you have an event you'd like to share with us? You can now promote your What's On stories to us online via YourWorld at It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
Scotsman
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
The BRIT Awards to move to Manchester to 'reinvigorate' the ceremony
The move comes as the MOBO Awards have held their last two ceremonies in Sheffield and Newcastle. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The BRIT Awards is set to have a new home in 2026 and 2027. The next two ceremonies are set to take place in Manchester due to the area's rich musical heritage. It's the latest awards ceremony to leave the capital and move up north. After decades calling London home, the annual BRIT Awards are packing their bags and heading northwards for the 2026 and 2027 ceremonies. As one of the biggest award ceremonies on the musical calendar, organizers have confirmed that fans in Manchester will now not have to take the train to the capital, with the Co-op Live arena set to be the new home for the next two years. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Jade performs at the Brit Awards. |This move, under new Sony stewardship of the awards, has been made to 'invigorate' the show and leverage Manchester's rich, unparalleled musical heritage – home to iconic acts like Oasis, The Smiths, and legendary venues like The Haçienda. As Jason Iley, Chair and CEO of Sony Music UK & Ireland, stated, the city 'perfectly captures the spirit and energy' of the event. Iley further cited that the move would help 'build on the Brits legacy of celebrating and reinvesting in world-class music.' His sentiment was echoed by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, who highlighted the area's 'unparalleled music heritage': 'Celebrating the Brit awards right here in the home of 24-hour party people is the next chapter in its story and you can be sure that we will help them do it in style.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The ceremony joins other awards shows that have in recent years made the move to the North of England: last year the Co-op Live hosted the MTV European Music Awards, while the MOBO Awards have had their past two ceremonies held in Sheffield and Newcastle.
BBC News
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Deaf choir felt 'brave' to sing at MOBO Awards in Newcastle
A deaf choir who signed a music video which was played at the MOBO Awards have said they felt "proud and brave".Thirteen students from Jesmond's Northern Counties school performed at the ceremony in Newcastle on MOBO Awards was founded in 1996 and celebrates black culture and music in the UK and Liam said he would "remember it for the rest of my life", while pupil Kameron said "to feel included was great". Arya Starr became the first African woman to win best international act as well as the first woman to be recognised as best African music act in 16 years, while Central Cee made history by becoming the first artist to win the best male act award three Counties School, part of the Percy Hedley Foundation, is a specialist school for children with disabilities aged three to 19 years students recorded a video to God Gave Me Feet For Dancing by Ezra Collective which was played to the musicians in the Utilita pupils were among other local schools invited by Newcastle and Gateshead councils to get involved in the video and eight of the 13 attended the awards. Liam, 15, said he "felt proud and brave to be a part of it", adding that the "atmosphere was buzzing".Sophie, 17, who also went to the awards, said she felt "included".Kameron, 14, said he was not involved in things previously because of his autism and added it was "great to be included".Choir leader Mandy Davison said: "The attendance of our students at the MOBO Awards highlighted the importance of inclusivity, proving to the students that their talent deserves a spotlight, no matter their differences."The MOBOs coming to Newcastle is a fantastic moment for the North East, and having our students in the spotlight makes it even more special." Follow BBC Newcastle on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas here.
Euronews
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Euronews
Central Cee makes MOBO history by becoming first artist to win Best Male Act three times
Central Cee has made history at the MOBO Awards, which celebrate Black music and culture, becoming the first artist to win Best Male Act three times. The West London rapper now holds seven MOBO trophies - tying with Stormzy as the most decorated rapper in the awards' history. His reaction? Understated as ever. While not present at the ceremony, which took place in Newcastle, he posted a screenshot of the announcement on Instagram, captioning it: 'that's nice.' Last month, Cench dropped his highly anticipated debut album, Can't Rush Greatness, which debuted at No.1 on the UK Albums Chart (read our review of it here). He's also up for three BRIT Awards, including Best Artist and Song of the Year. Bashy, returning after a 15-year hiatus, took home Best Album and Best Hip-Hop Act. Darkoo beat out heavyweights like Raye and Jorja Smith to claim Best Female Act, while Nigerian star Ayra Starr made history as the first African woman to win Best International Act and the first woman in 16 years to take home Best African Music Act. Meanwhile, dancehall legend Vybz Kartel, recently freed after his murder conviction was overturned, was honoured with the MOBO Impact Award - and he's already gearing up for a major comeback, with a Wireless Festival performance confirmed for this summer. Other genre awards saw 2023 Mercury Prize winners Ezra Collective named Best Jazz Act, Scorcher win Best Grime Act, Pozer take Best Drill Act, and TSHA claim Best Electronic/Dance Act. FULL LIST OF MOBO 2025 WINNERS: Best male act - Central Cee Best female act - Darkoo Best newcomer - Odeal Album of the year - Bashy, Being Poor Is Expensive Song of the year - Darkoo feat. Dess Dior, Favourite Girl Video of the year - Mnelia, My Man Best hip-hop act - Bashy Best grime act - Scorcher Best drill act - Pozer Best R&B/Soul act - Odeal Best media personality - 90s baby show Best African music act - Ayra Starr Best performance in a TV show/ film - Jacob Anderson as Louis in Interview With The Vampire Best electronic/ dance music act - TSHA Best gospel act - Annatoria Best jazz act - Ezra Collective Best producer - Juls Best Caribbean music act - Shenseea Best alternative music act - ALT BLK ERA Best international act - Ayra Starr MOBO paving the way award - Denise Lewis MBE MOBO impact award - Vybz Kartel
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prince's Purple Rain debut film joins Newcastle's MOBO celebrations
Films celebrating Black musicians on film are being featured at a city cinema as part of the MOBO Awards fringe festival. As Newcastle gears up for the big awards night - an event billed as Europe's biggest celebration of Black music and culture - which it be hosting this Tuesday for the first time, excitement is building about its line-up of nominees and special guests. And, as previously reported, a fringe festival is also taking place around it to keep that momentum going. The city centre's Tyneside Cinema has also joined forces with the MOBO fringe festival, with its own focus upon Black music talent - this time in film. And on its Original Genius programme this February will be the iconic 1984 rock musical Purple Rain which starred Prince in his acting debut. READ MORE: The 7 best cheap holiday destinations from Newcastle Airport in March 2025 READ MORE: Blaydon Premier Inn applies for 20-room expansion and new breakfast venue The late artist - who later changed his stage name to a symbol which couldn't be pronounced so he was usually referred to as 'the artist formerly known as Prince - went on to win an Oscar for best original song score for the film's soundtrack which included the likes of Let's Go Crazy and the specially-written When Doves Cry. Get all the latest updates on food, drink, entertainment and events in the North East with our free What's On newsletter It has been described as one of the greatest soundtracks of all time. Now fans will be able to re-live the Purple Rain experience at Tyneside Cinema on February 23 and 27 when there will be screenings at 5pm and 3pm respectively, and there is still some ticket availability. The Tyneside's Original Genius programme of 'ground-breaking artists and iconic performances' also includes Summer of Soul this Monday, a documentary featuring long-lost footage from the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, and Space is the Place - a sci-fi blend of concept album and film by Sun Ra - on Wednesday. The cinema also has been running Beyond the Screen: a programme of MOBO-inspired workshops intended to encourage young people to create music videos, with involvement from local experts from filmmakers to producers, editors and designers. For more about Tyneside Cinema see here and find all MOBO Awards coverage here.
