MOBO has revealed the first wave of performers for the 2026 MOBO Awards.
Olivia Dean, FLO and Tiwa Savage are the first artists confirmed to take the stage at the ceremony at Co-op Live in Manchester on March 26.
Olivia Dean, Little Simz and rising stars Kwn and Jim Legxacy are up for the most awards this year, earning four nominations each. FLO, Central Cee, Skepta, and PinkPantheress are up for three awards each.
Meanwhile, hip-hop icon Eve and comedian and broadcaster Eddie Kadi have been announced as the hosts for the MOBOs in its 30th anniversary year.
These are artists shaping the sound of now – bold, brilliant and rooted in creative truth
Kanya King
Kanya King CBE, founder and CEO of the MOBO Group, said: “We’re incredibly proud to have the iconic Eve and the incomparable Eddie Kadi hosting the MOBO Awards in Manchester. As we mark 30 years of MOBO, this moment feels especially powerful. Eve and Eddie each represent excellence, authenticity and cultural impact in their own right – and together, they embody the spirit, humour and global perspective that has always defined the MOBO Awards.
“We’re equally thrilled to announce our first wave of performers, with Olivia Dean, FLO and Tiwa Savage taking centre stage. These are artists shaping the sound of now – bold, brilliant and rooted in creative truth – and we can’t wait to see them light up the MOBO stage in Manchester.”
Tickets for the MOBO Awards 2026 are on sale now.
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