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±«Óãtv One, ±«Óãtv Three and ±«Óãtv Radio 1Xtra will be bringing audiences a range of coverage from this year's star-studded MOBO Awards, which are being held at Liverpool's Echo Arena on Wednesday 20 October 2010.

From live TV coverage and highlights to extensive radio coverage, the ±«Óãtv will be at the heart of this year's biggest urban music awards ceremony.

Launched in 1996 by founder and CEO Kanya King, the MOBO Awards were the first Awards show in Europe to celebrate urban music.

The 15th MOBO Awards ceremony will be host to some of this year's biggest selling British urban artists including: Tinie Tempah, Jay Sean, JLS, N-Dubz, and Professor Green (with Tinie Tempah, Professor Green and N-Dubz most nominated). Plan B, Taio Cruz and JLS are also up for awards.

±«Óãtv Three will be broadcasting live from the awards on the 20 October (9-11pm) with MOBO hosts Reggie Yates and Alesha Dixon presenting. ±«Óãtv One will also bring viewers highlights of the awards on the 22 October (11.30pm-1am).

There will also be extensive radio coverage of the awards on ±«Óãtv Radio 1Xtra. In the week leading up to the event itself 1Xtra DJ Target visits Liverpool ahead of the ceremony to catch up with some future talent, while MistaJam features live music highlights from the MOBO Awards UK Tour, bringing all the behind-the-scenes action and news.

On the 20 October MistaJam will then be broadcasting live from the MOBO awards, with Max reporting from the red carpet and inside the auditorium. Finally, Max rounds off the coverage with The MOBOs Re-cut featuring the best interviews and un-aired content from the event.

Notes to Editors

TV coverage:

±«Óãtv Three: Wednesday 20 October (9-11pm) – Reggie Yates and Alesha Dixon come live from the MOBOs.

±«Óãtv One: Friday 22 October (11.30pm-1am) – Highlights of the Awards.

Radio Coverage:

Radio 1Xtra: Sunday 17 October (10pm-1am) – DJ Target visits Liverpool ahead of the ceremony to catch up with some future talent.

Radio 1Xtra: Tuesday 19 October (7-10pm) – MistaJam features live music highlights from the MOBO Awards UK Tour, bringing all the behind the scenes action and news.

Radio 1Xtra: Wednesday 20 October (7-11pm) – MistaJam comes live from backstage at the MOBO Awards, with Max reporting from the red carpet and inside the auditorium.

Radio 1Xtra: Thursday 21 October (1-4pm) – Max rounds off 1Xtra's coverage with The MOBOs Re-cut.

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