The 2026 MOBO Awards are set to take over Manchester’s Co-op Live on 26 March with an electrifying line-up celebrating three decades of Black music and culture. Joining already announced stars Olivia Dean, FLO, Tiwa Savage and the Grime 25 medley with Wiley, Chip, Nolay, Scorcher and D Double E curated by DJ Target are Mancunian rap sensation Aitch and British singer-songwriter Myles Smith. The night will be hosted by hip-hop icon Eve and comedian Eddie Kadi, promising a show packed with flair, talent, and unforgettable performances.

Aitch has been flying the flag for Northern UK rap for years, boasting nine UK Top 10 singles and over 1.5 billion combined streams. The local hero first won a MOBO in 2020 for Best Newcomer and earned two more nominations in 2022 for Album of the Year and Song of the Year. His sophomore album 4 topped the UK Independent Album Chart and earned praise from Rolling Stone UK as a blistering return to form. Up for Best Hip Hop Act this year, fans can expect his signature cheeky charisma and razor-sharp lyrics to light up the stage.

Myles Smith has quickly become one of the UKs most compelling new voices, connecting with audiences worldwide through heartfelt storytelling and melodic sincerity. His global hit Stargazing became the longest charting track by a UK artist on the Billboard Hot 100, helping him surpass 1.1 billion streams. His collaboration with Niall Horan Drive Safe has already gained over 13.5 million streams on Spotify. Smith performed to more than 100,000 fans across sold-out shows in the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and North America and delivered a standout set at Glastonbury last year. He is nominated for Song of the Year for Nice To Meet You and will join Ed Sheeran as main support on his US tour this summer.

With Amazon Music livestreaming the awards on Twitch, fans worldwide will witness MOBO celebrating 30 years of culture, talent and iconic music moments. Between chart-topping stars, grime legends and rising voices, this MOBO promises energy, flair and serious star power on 26 March.