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MOBO Awards return to London for massive 25th anniversary ceremony

The MOBO Awards are back and set to be bigger and better than ever before.

The iconic ceremony, which started in 1996, will return to London for a massive bash next month.

Kanya King is bringing the MOBO Awards back to London
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Kanya King is bringing the MOBO Awards back to LondonCredit: Johnathan Williams

Celebrating 25 years at the top, the celeb-packed evening will take place at the OVO Arena Wembley on November 30.

Just last week the 12,500 venue played host to the National Television Awards with some of the biggest names in TV flocking to the north London arena.

Now the MOBO Awards will once again celebrate and elevate black music in the UK.

Over the years MOBO has helped nurture home grown talent such as Skepta, Dave and this year's Mercury Prize winner Little Simz.

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Talking about the plans, MOBO founder Kanya King CBE said: "It's a proud moment to see MOBO Awards return to London for our big 25 year milestone, which will see us celebrating our legacy, as well as paying it forward to the biggest stars of the scene.

"25 years ago I put my house and sanity on the line to make the first MOBO Awards happen at the Connaught Rooms and what an incredible journey it has been.

"MOBO continues to rise and create a cultural and social footprint, it will continue to be an agent for positive change in arts, culture, music and society as a whole.

Via our MOBOLISE mentoring platform we aim to create meaningful change, opportunities and equality in the workplace, to level the playing field at entry level all the way up to the boardroom, but there is still work to be done.

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Meanwhile our 25th anniversary show will be the biggest celebration we have ever created.

I want MOBO to continue being a beacon for the best talent this country has to offer. Here's to the next 25 years!"

Tickets are on sale from Friday 21 October at 9am at

VIP packages will be available from 1 November at

Su-Elise Nash, from Mis-Teeque arrives at the MOBOs in 2007
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Su-Elise Nash, from Mis-Teeque arrives at the MOBOs in 2007Credit: AFP
 Jae5 wins the Best Producer award at the MOBO Awards 2021
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Jae5 wins the Best Producer award at the MOBO Awards 2021Credit: Getty
The 2022 MOBOs will take place in London on November 30
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The 2022 MOBOs will take place in London on November 30Credit: Johnathan Williams

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