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Skindred, ALT BLK ERA, Kid Bookie and more are up for 2024 Best Alternative MOBO Awards
Next year’s MOBO Award nominations are out, with Skindred, ALT BLK ERA, Kid Bookie and more deservedly up for Best Alternative.
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- Emily Carter
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The nominations have been revealed for the MOBO Awards 2024.
Up for Best Alternative at next year’s ceremony – which is hitting Sheffield for the first time ever, at the Utilita Arena – are (in alphabetical order): ALT BLK ERA, Arlo Parks, Deijuvhs, Kid Bookie, Skindred and Young Fathers. Congratulations, all!
“We are proud to champion this year’s incredible line-up of nominees for the 26th MOBO Awards, who have all brought stellar music and content to our attention through their remarkable work in music, film, TV, online and more,” says MOBO founder Kanya King CBE. “Since 1996, we’ve celebrated Black music and culture, breaking new ground and leading the way, seeing MOBO evolve and innovate to champion outstanding talent beyond music.
“This year’s nominees not only represent the best of their genre and artform and an incredible year of music, but also continue our dedication to sustaining an inclusive ecosystem where diverse talent is both recognised and empowered to thrive. With the advancement of our MOBO UnSung talent programme and career development platform MOBOLISE, we are ready and excited to take our pioneer status to the next level, to celebrate and recognise the vast contributions of trailblazing musicians and cultural heroes, in a way that only MOBO can, see you on February 7!”
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