3 November 2011, London

The UK’s hottest celebrities turned up in force as Fearne Cotton hosted the annual Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women of the Year Awards for the sixth year running last night.  Sponsored by Boohoo.com, the star-studded event took place at Banqueting House and was attended by guests including Tulisa, Kelly Rowland, Amanda Holden and Olly Murs.

With three number one singles and a number one album under her belt, Jessie J was crowned ‘Ultimate UK Music Star’. Kelly Rowland scooped the award for ‘Ultimate TV Personality’. Kelly has enjoyed phenomenal success as a new judge on The X Factor, becoming one of the country’s most talked about personalities. She has offered real compassion for all the contestants, as well as showcasing her undisputable experience and knowledge of the music industry. Fashion favourite Daisy Lowe, took home the ‘Ultimate Style Queen’ Award, whilst ’Ultimate TV Actress’ gong went to Lauren Socha of Misfits fame. The ‘Ultimate Newcomer’ Award was presented to Michelle Dockery, famed for her role in Downton Abbey.

Also picking up awards on the night were Amanda Holden who won ‘Ultimate Theatre Star’ following her recent stint in Shrek: The Musical. Caitlin Moran was honoured with the ‘Ultimate Writer’ Award, and heartthrob favourites JLS scooped the ‘Ultimate Men of the Year’ Award.

The ‘Ultimate Icon’ Award went to female punk rock legend Debbie Harry, as a credit to her outstanding contributions to the music industry over the years – the award was presented by pop icon Kylie Minogue.

The awards also celebrated the remarkable stories and achievements of the nation’s real life women, including Lisa and Louise Hawker who won the coveted ‘Ultimate Editor’s Choice’ Award. After their sister Lindsay Hawker was murdered in Japan in 2007, Lisa and Louise flew to Japan to help raise awareness of the police hunt, focusing their efforts on bringing justice to their sister. The ‘Ultimate Campaigner’ Award went to Kristin Hallenga, the inspirational young woman behind the charity Coppafeel! Fighting her own personal battle with Cancer, Kristin set up the charity to encourage other young women to take their own precautions to arm against breast cancer.

Also collecting an award on the night was Gemma Dowler, for ‘Ultimate Family Girl’. Gemma has been the glue that has held her family together since her sister Millie’s death. Helping her family through the widely publicised trial, she saw Levi Bellfield charged and jailed for Milly’s killing in 2010. With Gemma’s unwavering support the family have since made an effort to move on with their lives.

Gemma says of her award: “Firstly I would like to thank Cosmo and the team for nominating me for this award. Although, so far, this has been the worse year of my life, Cosmo have given me something to look forward to. I can now begin to rebuild my life as a 25-year-old woman, and draw a line under the traumatic past years I have had. This award marks the beginning of what I feel like is a new start for me.

My friends and family have been fantastic – a real rock for me through all of the ups and downs! Hopefully now I can slowly begin to remember some of the good times that I had with my beautiful sister Milly and those memories will give me strength to carry on and enjoy my life”

The real-life winners were selected by a panel of high profile judges – Cosmopolitan editor Louise Court, Cosmopolitan’s agony aunt Irma Kurtz, Karren Brady, Myleene Klass, Reggie Yates and Jessica Ennis, and of course host Fearne Cotton.

Cosmopolitan’s Editor, Louise Court commented, “It always amazes me to hear the stories of these extraordinary individuals – we receive so many remarkable nominations for the real life awards, and this year we really feel that the lives and stories of our winners are exceptional.”

For information and details about The Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women of the Year Awards visit www.cosmopolitan.co.uk.

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NOTES TO EDITORS

The Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women of the Year Awards 2011 sponsored by Boohoo.com, celebrates Cosmopolitan’s core mission – to inspire women to ‘Be The Best They Can Be’. Reflecting Cosmopolitan’s brand pillars, they are the only awards to combine celebrities with real-life winners and truly recognise inspirational women.

Cosmopolitan is the largest selling women’s magazine in the world. In the UK it has a circulation of 401,750 and a readership of 1.5 million.

Judging Panel:

Louise Court, Editor of Cosmopolitan

Fearne Cotton, TV and Radio Presenter

Irma Kurtz, Cosmopolitan’s Agony Aunt

Karren Brady, Entrepreneur

Jessica Ennis, Champion Track & Field Athlete

Myleene Klass, Singer and TV Presenter

Reggie Yates, Radio Presenter

Katie Piper, Campaigner and winner of last year’s Editors’ Choice Award.

Real Life Winners:

Ultimate Family Girl                                                                                          Gemma Dowler

Ultimate Love Story                                                                                           Rachael and Nathan Cumberland

Ultimate Campaigner                                                                                          Kristin Hallenga

Ultimate Survivor                                                                                           Nicole Campbell

Ultimate Fashion and Beauty Entrepreneur                                    Daisy Knights

Ultimate Man                                                                                                            Chris Jackson

Ultimate Editor’s Choice                                                                        Lisa and Louise Hawker

Celebrity Winners:

Ultimate Theatre Star                                                                              Amanda Holden

Ultimate Newcomer                                                                                          Michelle Dockery

Ultimate Music Star                                                                              Jessie J

Ultimate TV Actress                                                                              Lauren Socha

Ultimate TV Personality                                                                                          Kelly Rowland

Ultimate Writer                                                                                                            Caitlin Moran

Ultimate Celeb Men of the Year                                                             JLS

Ultimate Icon                                                                                                            Debbie Harry

Ultimate US TV Actress                                                                                          Blake Lively

Ultimate Film Star                                                                                          Mila Kunis

Ultimate Style Queen                                                                                      Daisy Lowe

Celebrity Guests included:

FEARNE COTTON

KYLIE MINOGUE

DAVID HAYE

ALEXANDRA BURKE

MYLEENE KLASS

TULISA

CHER LLOYD

REGGIE YATES

JAMEELA JAMIL

ABBEY CLANCY

RICKIE (KISS 100)

MELVIN (KISS 100)

ZAWE ASHTON

KIMBERLEY NIXON

CHARLOTTE RITCHIE

AMELLE BERRABAH

CAITLIN MORAN

MICHELLE DOCKERY

KELLY ADAMS

MATT DI ANGELO

AMANDA HOLDEN

CAROLINE FLACK

OLLY MURS

JANET DEVLIN (X FACTOR)

MISHA B (X FACTOR)

KELLY ROWLAND

GEMMA CAIRNEY

ASHLEY WALTERS

LAUREN SOCHA-

NATHAN STEWART JARRETT

ALEX ZANE

ALEX JONES

HOLLY VALANCE

DEBBIE HARRY

JESSICA ENNIS

KARREN BRADY

SOPHIE ELLIS BEXTOR

SHINGAI SHONIWA (NOISETTES)

KATIE PIPER

The Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women of The Year Awards 2011, sponsored by Boohoo.com, is set to take place on Thursday 3^rd November at Banqueting House, Whitehall, London.

The monthly magazine is hosting the celeb-packed awards ceremony and party to celebrate the achievements of ‘fearless’ celebrity and real-life females in the UK.

Winners will attend Downing Street reception the morning after.

Adele, Coldplay, Tinie Tempah, Lana Del Rey, Ed Sheeran, Jessie J, Biffy Clyro, Bon Iver, Noel Gallagher, Gary Barlow and U2 all winners at THE music awards event of the year.

Q – the UK’s biggest selling monthly music magazine – marked the climax of its 25th anniversary year today in spectacular style at a star-studded Q Awards 2011.

One of the most prestigious events on the music calendar, the awards took place this afternoon at London’s Grosvenor Hotel and were hosted by Al Murray in the guise of his alter-ego The Pub Landlord. In all, a total of 18 awards were handed out – celebrating the very best new music of the last year and beyond.

Among the big winners was Adele, who bagged two awards (for Best Female Artist presented by Nivea Visage and Best Track presented by Q Radio for Rolling In The Deep), Tinie Tempah (Best Male Artist presented by Merc), Coldplay (Best Act In The World Today presented by First Drinks Brands), Ed Sheeran (Breakthrough Artist), Jessie J (Best Video presented by QTV for Do It Like A Dude), Biffy Clyro (Best Live Act), Bon Iver (Best Album), Manchester collective WU LYF (Best New Act presented by Orange Amplification) and Lana Del Rey, the US internet sensation who was crowned Next Big Thing.

The ceremony concluded with a very special award for U2 – who were voted The Greatest Act Of The Last 25 Years (presented by BlackBerry) by Q’s readers.

As is customary, the awards honoured artists from all areas and eras of music. Among those receiving special merit awards were Noel Gallagher (Q Icon), Take That’s musical mastermind Gary Barlow (Classic Songwriter), Fatboy Slim (Q Inspiration presented by YouYou Mentoring), Snow Patrol (Classic Song presented by Zippo for Chasing Cars) and rock legends Queen, who were entered into Q’s Hall Of Fame.

Also in attendance at the Q Awards 2011 as part of a stellar line up of talent were Example, Chase + Status, Nero, Snow Patrol, The Vaccines and a host of other top names.

Commenting on this year’s awards, Q’s Editor In Chief Paul Rees said: “This year’s awards were a true celebration of where music is at right now – being as they were reflective of how rich and varied the musical landscape is, and of how enthused music fans are to be able to discover so much that is new and exciting. It is Q’s job to reflect this passion, variety and scope for new music – and we will be doing so bigger and better than ever before in the months ahead.”

Q is one of the world’s most influential music brands – communicating to and engaging with more than a million music fans every day. The iconic Q magazine sits at the heart of the brand and is connected to a 360-degree service that encompasses online, social media, radio, TV and live events, with each dedicated to discovering great new music and bringing unparalleled access and insight into the people making it.

Q has shaped and influenced the UK music scene for 25 years now. Every significant act to have emerged in that time – from U2 to Adele, Oasis to Rihanna, Radiohead to Laura Marling, Jay Z to Florence And The Machine, and countless more besides – has graced the magazine’s hallowed cover.

Below is the full listing of this year’s winners as voted for by readers, online followers and Q’s resident musical experts.

Q Awards 2011 THE WINNERS

1. 1. Breakthrough Artist

Jessie J

Ed Sheeran

Katy B

James Blake

Miles Kane

Winner – Ed Sheeran

1. 2. Best New Act presented by Orange Amplification

The Vaccines

WU LYF

Foster The People

Everything Everything

Nero

Winner – WU LYF

1. 3. Q Classic Songwriter

Winner – Gary Barlow

1. 4. Best Track presented by Q Radio

Adele ­ Rolling In The Deep

Aloe Blacc I Need A Dollar

Arctic Monkeys Don’t Sit Down ’Cause I’ve Moved Your Chair

Adele Someone Like You

Foster The People Pumped Up Kicks

Winner – Adele Rolling In The Deep

1. 5. Q Innovation In Sound

Winner – Kaiser Chiefs

1. 6. Q Inspiration presented by YouYou Mentoring

Winner – Fat Boy Slim

1. 7. Q Next Big Thing presented by Nivea Visage

Lana Del Rey

Emeli Sandé

Frank Ocean

Winner – Lana Del Rey

1. 8. Best Video presented by Q TV

Jessie J Do It Like A Dude

Lady Gaga Judas

Foo Fighters Walk

Ed Sheeran You Need Me, I Don’t Need You

Katy Perry Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)

Hurts Wonderful Life

Winner – Jessie J Do It Like A Dude

1. 9. Best Album

Bon Iver Bon Iver

Arctic Monkeys Suck It and See

Elbow Build A Rocket Boys!

The Horrors Skying

PJ Harvey Let England Shake

Winner – Bon Iver Bon Iver

10. Best Live Act

Coldplay

Biffy Clyro

Elbow

Beyoncé

Chase And Status

Winner – Biffy Clyro

11. Q Classic Song presented by Zippo

Winner – Snow Patrol Chasing Cars

12. Q Icon

Winner – Noel Gallagher

13. Q Best Male Artist presented by Merc

Cee Lo Green

Tinie Tempah

Wretch 32

Ed Sheeran

Example

Winner – Tinie Tempah

14. Q Best Female Artist presented by Nivea Visage

Adele

Laura Marling

Beyoncé

Jessie J

PJ Harvey

Winner – Adele

15. Q Outstanding Contribution To Music

Winner – Siouxsie Sioux

16. Best Act In The World Today presented by First Drinks Brands

Muse

Coldplay

Arctic Monkeys

Kasabian

Arcade Fire

U2

Winner – Coldplay

17. Hall Of Fame

Winner – Queen

18. Greatest Act Of The Last 25 Years presented by BlackBerry

Winner – U2

The Q Awards chosen charity is YOUYOU.

Q magazine is supporting YOUYOU because its approach to mentoring and helping inspired young people develop their career interests, is innovative, exciting and practical.

Q Editor In chief Paul Rees  “I am delighted to be actively involved as a mentor helping to develop a young person’s creativity, talent and future opportunity and chance to come up with fresh and new ideas into music journalism and publishing. Helping them a step further to their career goal and working in the industry.”

More information on the Q Awards 2011 can be found at www.qthemusic.com. www.q4music.com.

Tinie Tempah, Adele, Dappy and Tinchy Stryder Also Celebrate Wins

Dionne Bromfield Gives Moving Amy Winehouse Tribute

Tinie Tempah, Adele, Dappy and Tinchy Stryder were amongst those honoured with a prestigious MOBO Award last night, whilst Jessie J walked away with a staggering four gongs.

With pop prince Jason Derulo and the nation’s sweetheart Alesha Dixon as the evening’s dynamic hosts, the 16th MOBO Awards in association with Lebara Mobile at the SECC in Glasgow, was televised live on BBC3 with repeated highlights on BBC1.

Jessie J had a markedly triumphant evening, firstly due to her daredevil stage performance (without a leg cast for one of her first performances since her accident back in June) followed by a sweep of winning 4 of her 5 nominated categories for Best UK Act, Best Album, Best Newcomer and Best Song.  Tinie Tempah was the debonair man of the hour, fighting off fierce competition for the Best Hip Hop/Grime category, while Adele also came up trumps winning Best R&B/ Soul Act and Rihanna pipped the likes of Beyoncé and Bruno Mars to the post by grabbing the Best International Act Award. All winners were voted for by fans via mobo.com and respective media partner outlets.

The Awards Show itself, the second time the MOBO Awards have come to the vibrant Scottish city of Glasgow, was met by fever-pitched excitement and once again raised the bar with stunning production effects and milestone performances. Power duets were the order of the evening with Professor Green and Emeli Sandé performing together as did Dubstep/Grime girls Katy B and Ms Dynamite. To cap it all, Dappy and Tinchy Stryder wowed the audience with their elaborate stage performance of hit single ‘Spaceship’, for which they picked up the Best Video award.

London rapper Wretch 32, gorgeous Glaswegian Yasmin, co-host Jason Derulo and US teen sensation Alexis Jordan also gave equally electrifying performances. Joining the top-level talent performing on the night was Dionne Bromfield, the Goddaughter of the late Amy Winehouse, who belted out a thoroughly moving rendition of Amy’s ‘Love Is A Losing Game’, in a fitting tribute including a video montage of the late MOBO Award winning singer.

Seminal R&B group Boyz II Men took to the stage to pick up the well-deserved Outstanding Contribution to Music Award and then went on to bring the house down with a medley of hits from their multi-platinum selling albums. The award was presented by JLS, who flew in to Glasgow by private jet especially to present to Boyz II Men, who they cite as musical inspirations. Making a strong comeback, Jessie J delivered a fierce performance, with the theme being shedding her former self.

Guest presenters on the night included Chipmunk, Olympic medallist Philipps Idowu, Fazer of N-Dubz and ex-Sugababe Keisha Buchanan.

The BeMOBO Award, is one that honours the hard work and special contribution made by an individual or organisation that orchestrates significant changes via grass roots, educational or community initiatives. This year saw Youth Music, a charity initiative encouraging development through music win the coveted award, with celebrity ambassador Myleene Klass on hand to present the award on the night, and was accepted by thrice MOBO Nominated duo Rizzle Kicks, who themselves went through the Youth Music programme.

Kanya King, CEO and Founder of MOBO: “The excitement and atmosphere of our second year here in Glasgow has shown the love that the whole country has for MOBO. We felt so welcome the first time we came here, we didn’t think it could be topped. This year has been a phenomenal success and we can’t wait to return in 2013. It’s been a great event that has welcomed some exciting new award winners to the MOBO roll of honour including the global superstar Adele, the UK’s hot talent Tinchy Stryder and of course the fantastic Jessie J walking away with four awards.”

Russell Atkinson, Managing Director Lebara Mobile: “Congratulations to all the winners and nominees this evening. It has been an exceptional evening showcasing outstanding talent and we are extremely proud to sponsor this exciting event. A special congratulations to Jessie J for winning an amazing four awards including the Best Newcomer Act in association with Lebara Mobile.”

MOBO Awards 2011 – Full List of Winners

BEST UK ACT as voted for  on www.mobo.con and listeners of Capital FM- JESSIE J

BEST NEWCOMER in association with Lebara Mobile – voted for by Facebook- JESSIE J

BEST HIP HOP / GRIME ACT – TINIE TEMPAH

BEST VIDEO- TINCHY STRYDER AND DAPPY – SPACESHIP

BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT- RIHANNA

BEST SONG in association with PRS for Music- JESSIE J – DO IT LIKE A DUDE

BEST ALBUM- JESSIE J – WHO YOU ARE

BEST REGGAE- ALBOROSIE

BEST JAZZ ACT- KAIROS 4TET

BEST AFRICAN ACT- WIZKID

BEST GOSPEL ACT- TRIPLE O

BEST R&B / SOUL ACT- ADELE

OUTSANDING CONTRIBUTION TO MUSIC- BOYZ II MEN

BEMOBO AWARD- YOUTH MUSIC

Prime Minister David Cameron meets Community Heroes, plus music, sports and business supporters, ahead of Royal Albert Hall event

London, 19^th September 2011: Community heroes from across the UK were honoured with a reception at Downing Street this afternoon, as part of the third Spirit of London Awards, the year-round outreach and legacy project created by the Damilola Taylor Trust. In addition to the Awards nominees, many of this year’s Awards show’s stellar line-up of musical artists and celebrity supporters attended, joining the Prime Minister in celebrating and congratulating the true face of Britain’s youth.

The Prime Minister’s guests included the shortlist of nominees for this year’s Awards show, with previous winners (SOLA Ambassadors); the musical artists appearing at the Royal Albert Hall on October 10^th, including Tinchy Stryder, Dionne Bromfield, Diversity and host Stacey Solomon; SOLA supporters Rio Ferdinand, Jermain Defoe, and Olympians Christine Ohuruogu and Tasha Danvers, plus the young Spirit of London Awards Foundation members who have created both the unique Awards Show and outreach programmes.

Not only against the backdrop of recent social unrest, but through the whole year, SOLA nominees have all continued to display passionate resolve to counter the negative perception of Britain’s urban youth through positive action. Whether through music, sport, education, entrepreneurship, art or social enterprise, the nominees have persisted in sharing their time and skills, building strong communities and in helping disadvantaged people overcome the challenges they face.

Nominations for the 11 awards have been made by their peers across London and the UK, to celebrate the incredible and inspirational achievements of young people in Britain today.  The winners of the 11 available categories will be decided by a diverse judging panel from the world of music, campaigning, sport and community.  A special “London Legend Award” which honours someone who embodies the true spirit of London, will also be presented on the evening.  Previous winners have included Sir Michael Caine (2009) and Barbara Windsor (2010).

The Spirit of London Awards 2011 will be held in the Royal Albert Hall on October 10^th, having been awarded the Hall’s single annual free let.

Rt Hon David Cameron MP said:

“In the Spirit of London Awards we celebrate the best of the capital’s young people.  When I go round the country I meet young people more hopeful, more energetic, more fired up to change their neighbourhood and change the world than any in my generation. Spirit of London is a fantastic example of that. It is a powerful antidote to what we saw in the summer, demonstrating to the whole country that there are young people doing great things that we can all be proud of. I want to thank the young people who organise the awards and all the nominees for the fantastic things they’re doing.”

Rio Ferdinand, a strong supporter of the Spirit of London Awards, and the Damilola Taylor Trust said:

“Damilola’s legacy is now enshrined in the awards as we honour the kind of young person he was turning into. These awards recognise young people who are the true face of London’s youth. I am proud to be associated with them”

Jasper Hope, Chief Operating Officer of the Royal Albert Hall, said

‘Dozens of applications are received each year from a diverse range of excellent charities but the Spirit of London Awards stood out on this occasion as a shining example of an event which would lend itself spectacularly well not only to being held on the world’s most famous stage but also as one which matches our own desire to deliver inspiration and support the pursuit of excellence, particularly by young people’.

Tinchy Stryder, headlining the Awards’ music acts, said

“It is great to see young people getting such high profile recognition for doing good work in their local communities and I am looking forward to sharing the stage with them at the Royal Albert Hall.”

For more information on SOLA, please visit our website at www.spiritoflondonawards.com, or contact Chris.goodman@outside-org.co.uk

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Notes to Editors

• The Spirit of London Awards celebrates and shines a spotlight on young people who are making a positive difference in London.
• The Awards stand for empowering and inspiring young people. They are run by young people, for young people.
• SOLA is run by a dedicated Youth Management Foundation of young social entrepreneurs who are blazing a trail for their peers.
• The Awards brings together young people across the 32 London Boroughs to celebrate their own, and each other’s achievements.
• The aim of the Awards is to create a positive youth movement that encourages and inspires positive achievements and invests in the positive majority.
• The Awards attracts a stellar line up of musical superstars and celebrities; the real stars of the show, however, are the nominees and winners themselves.

Spirit of London Awards 2011:

• The Young Campaigner of the Year – Born to Inspire (national award in conjunction with Save the Children)
• London Community Champions (Working Links)
• Young London hero (The Mayor’s Order of Merit)
• Achievement through Music  (Kiss 100)
• Achievement through the Arts
• Achievement through Education
• Achievement through Sport (London Sports Camps)
• Achievement through Media (SB.TV)
• Achievement through Fashion
• Young Business Entrepreneur (Barclays Bank)
• London Legend  – in association with The Sun

Spirit of London 2011 Nominee Shortlist:

Fabien Soazandry (ARTS, Lambeth); Jessica Anuna (FASHION, Wandsworth); Jada Simone (FASHION, Lambeth); Samuel Kasumu (Business, Barnet); Jahmila Connage (BUSINES); Jessica Van Zanten (BUSINESS, Southwark); Darius Knight (SPORT, Battersea); Peckham BMX Club (SPORT, Southwark); Mauro Vilhete (SPORT, Barnet); J-SOL (MUSIC, Redbridge); David O’Connell (MUSIC, Camberwell); Miranda Gunn (MUSIC, Hackney); Jamal Walker (EDUCATION, Waltham Forest); Alexandros Pamnani (EDUCATION, Croydon); Kyle Simmons (EDUCATION, Southwark); HYPE (COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS, Hackney); Barking and Dagenham Young Inspectors (COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS, Barking and Dagenham); Horizons ShoutOut Forum (COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS, Ealing); Bobby Jenkins (MEDIA, City of Westminster); Dirujan Sabesan (MEDIA, Harrow); Courtney Dionne Carr (MEDIA, Haringey); Lucas Pinto (YOUNG HERO, Camberwell); Louis French (YOUNG HERO, Islington); Cynthia Masiyiwa (YOUNG HERO, Bexley); Callum Fairhurst (BORN TO INSPIRE, Cambridgeshire); Jahanara Chaudhry (BORN TO INSPIRE, Ealing); Eliza Roberio (BORN TO INSPIRE, Croydon)

Adele, Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Tinie Tempah, Bon Iver, Kasabian, Beyonce, Laura Marling, Example, Foster The People, PJ Harvey, Jessie J, Biffy Clyro, U2 & Nero all nominated for this year’s ceremony

London – Thursday, September 15th 2011

On Monday, October 24th Q – the UK’s biggest selling monthly music magazine – will once again honour the best music of the last 12 months at one of the most prestigious and star-studded dates on the music calendar, The Q Awards 2011.

The nominees for this year’s awards highlight once again Q’s ongoing commitment to championing the very best in new music – with no less than three categories dedicated to new and emerging artists: Breakthrough Artist, Best New Band and Next Big Thing (with the shortlist for the latter to be announced in early October)

Topping the list of nominees this year is Adele (whose 21 album recently notched up a remarkable 3 million sales in the UK alone) – with three nominations in major categories, including for Best Female Artist.

Arctic Monkeys and Jessie J have also bagged multiple nominations.

One of the rising stars of the year, Ed Sheeran, is hot on their heels with two nominations. Sheeran will play a sold-out Q Awards gig at London’s HMV Forum Kentish Town on Saturday, 22nd October in the run up to the event.

Other notable nominees include Katy B, The Vaccines, Everything Everything, Example, Wretch 32 and Nero – all of whom have been championed by Q during the last year.

International heavyweights such as Foo Fighters. Lady Gaga, Cee Lo Green and Arcade Fire have also scored nominations in major categories.

Q is one of the world’s most influential music brands – communicating to and engaging with more than a million music fans every day. The iconic Q magazine sits at the heart of the brand and is connected to a 360-degree service that encompasses online, social media, radio, TV and live events, with each dedicated to discovering great new music and bringing unparalleled access and insight into the people making it.

Q has shaped and influenced the UK music scene for 25 years now. Every significant act to have emerged in that time – from U2 to Adele, Oasis to Rihanna, Radiohead to Laura Marling, Jay Z to Florence And The Machine, and countless more besides – has graced the magazine’s hallowed cover.

The Q Awards 2011 will mark the climax of Q’s 25th anniversary year.

The ceremony itself will conclude with a special award – for the Greatest Act Of The Last 25 Years (presented by BlackBerry). The award is voted for by Q’s readers from a shortlist of 25 acts, and celebrates the band or act who have had the most significant influence on Q’s musical landscape.

The world-renowned Q Awards are unlike any other UK music ceremony. With fewer than 450 guests, the event is a unique and intimate celebration with arguably the highest concentration of musical talent and fame in the world.

Q Editor In Chief Paul Rees says: “I’m delighted that Q’s audience has once again demonstrated – by voting in their thousands – both their enthusiasm to discover and embrace new music, and the sheer breadth of their musical tastes. The Q Awards 2011 will celebrate their ongoing passion for new and influential music.

“Q will continue to evolve and accelerate its championing of great new music in all its guises in fresh and innovative ways through the year ahead and beyond.”

More information on the award categories and details on how fans can continue to vote can be found at www.q4music.com.

The winners will be named on Monday, October 24th at The Grosvenor House Hotel in London.

This years Q Awards nominations are as follows –

1. Breakthrough Artist

Jessie J

Ed Sheeran

Katy B

James Blake

Miles Kane

2. Best New Act presented by Orange Amplification

The Vaccines

WU LYF

Foster The People

Everything Everything

Nero

3. Q Best Female Artist

Adele

Laura Marling

Beyoncé

Jessie J

PJ Harvey

4. Q Best Male Artist presented by Merc

Cee Lo Green

Tinie Tempah

Wretch 32

Ed Sheeran

Example

5. Best Track

Adele Rolling In The Deep

Aloe Blacc I Need A Dollar

Arctic Monkeys Don’t Sit Down ’Cause I’ve Moved Your Chair

Adele Someone Like You

Foster The People Pumped Up Kicks

6. Best Album

Bon Iver Bon Iver

Arctic Monkeys Suck It and See

Elbow Build A Rocket Boys!

The Horrors Skying

PJ Harvey Let England Shake

7. Best Live Act

Coldplay

Biffy Clyro

Elbow

Beyoncé

Chase And Status

8. Best Video

Jessie J Do It Like A Dude

Lady Gaga Judas

Foo Fighters Walk

Ed Sheeran You Need Me, I Don’t Need You

Katy Perry Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)

Hurts Wonderful Life

9. Best Act In The World Today

Muse

Coldplay

Arctic Monkeys

Kasabian

Arcade Fire

U2

10. Next Big Thing

Shortlist to be announced early October

11. Greatest Act Of The Last 25 Years presented by BlackBerry

U2

Damon Albarn

Radiohead

Oasis

Nirvana

Arcade Fire

Arctic Monkeys

Muse

Jack White

Paul Weller

Jay Z

Eminem

Madonna

The Strokes

R.E.M.

The Stone Roses

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Coldplay

Manic Street Preachers

Björk

Beastie Boys

Metallica

Prodigy

The Cure

Green Day

JESSIE J JUMPS AHEAD AT THIS YEAR’S NOMINATIONS

WRETCH 32, ADELE AND TINIE TEMPAH ALSO LEAD THE WAY AT THE MOBO AWARDS NOMINATIONS HELD AT THE LUXURIOUS ST PANCRAS RENAISSANCE HOTEL, LONDON

FANS CAN VOTE ON MOBO.COM AND VIA FACEBOOK

Jessie J, Wretch 32, Adele and Tinie Tempah set the tone, with the most nominations at the prestigious 2011 MOBO Awards in association with Lebara Mobile. For the first time ever, this year sees brand new talent featuring in every UK nomination category, proving the sheer dominance of a new wave of musicians.

Now in its 16^th year, the MOBO Awards have come into their own, having fully established themselves as the leader in its field, with a nod from MOBO being a pinnacle achievement for many artists. Following its triumphant 2009 Scottish debut, this autumn will see the MOBO Awards return to Glasgow on 5^th October 2011 for an even bigger star studded ceremony.

The 2011 nominations welcome a burst of fresh new talent, who’ve made waves in the UK industry. Emeli Sandé, Ed Sheeran and Mike Hough include some of the recently signed and unsigned stars-in-the-making to receive a nomination, which are advised by The MOBO Awards’ independent music panel of top DJs, music editors, journalists, broadcasters and other key tastemakers in today’s music scene.

Having sprung from virtual obscurity over the past 12 months, Essex powerhouse Jessie J leads with an unprecedented 5 nominations for Best Newcomer, Best UK Act, Best Album, Best Video and Best Song for her stomping number 1 single “Do It Like a Dude”. Shocked at her staggering 5 nominations, Jessie says:

“I am so honoured to be nominated. I have watched so many of the artists I look up to being nominated, winning awards and performing – its amazing to be in the company of such amazing talent. I can’t wait to be there on the 5th. Thank you to the MOBO Awards and my fans for making this possible.”

Other UK ladies follow suit, proving the impressive surge of female talent including the unstoppable Adele, who’s up for 4 nominations, as well as acclaimed newcomers Katy B, Emeli Sandé and Yasmin.

Having already topped the single and album charts in recent months, North Londoner Wretch 32 joins Tinie Tempah as this year’s top male nominees, each gaining an impressive 4 nominations. Bursting with elation at being nominated for Best Newcomer, Best UK Act, Best UK Hip Hop/Grime and Best Song for ‘Traktor’, Wretch enthuses:

“I grew up watching the MOBO Awards, so to be nominated for even just one award feels overwhelming. I was going to attend the Awards anyway but now I’ll be at a table ahhh yeah lol!”

Chase & Status and new kids on the block Rizzle Kicks follow closely behind in the MOBO honour roll, with the dynamic duos both receiving a surprising hattrick of nominations each. Speaking of their first ever-national award nominations, the Brighton based teens said:

“We are completely ecstatic to be nominated for Best Newcomer at the MOBO Awards. A year ago we were unsigned and watched the awards on tele. We can’t wait to go to Glasgow!”

Global superstars including Beyoncé, Rihanna, Bruno Mars and Nicki Minaj are all in the running for 2011’s Best International Act. Dancefloor king Jason Derulo – who has just been announced to co-host the awards – is also vying for the coveted title.

The MOBO Awards are one of the few awards shows whereby all categories are voted for by the public. MOBO recognize the increasing importance of Social Media in the music industry and to artists and have welcomed social media into the 2011 ceremony with the Best Newcomer award in association with Lebara Mobile, being voted for solely via Facebook. All other categories can be voted for at www.mobo.com.

Kanya King, CEO and Founder of MOBO: “We are very pleased with the level of this year’s nominees, including many emerging artists, some who have come from backgrounds where they haven’t been given a foot in the door, so-to-speak. These artists have shown real determination to make it happen. We applaud that today. It’s great to be providing these artists in particular with a platform and they help to keep our event new, fresh and relevant – it will be a massive show at Glasgow’s SECC on 5^th October. Now, let’s get the votes in.”

FEATURING

KAISER CHIEFS, ED SHEERAN,

PIXIE LOTT, JAMIE CULLUM

+ Very Special Guests

PERFORMING EXCLUSIVE SHOWS AT THE HMV FORUM, KENTISH TOWN, LONDON

18^TH October –JAMIE CULLUM

19^st October – PIXIE LOTT

20^th October –VERY SPECIAL GUESTS TBA

21^st October – KAISER CHIEFS

22^nd October – ED SHEERAN

Q and Mean Fiddler are delighted to announce the stellar line up for this year’s series of shows at London’s HMV Forum Kentish Town to launch the 2011 Q Awards.

Among the highlights of this week-long run of exclusive shows are a headline set from man-of-the-moment Ed Sheeran, rapidly establishing himself as one of the most exciting new voices in British music, on Saturday, 22 October, and a rare intimate show on Friday, 21 October from uproarious Brit rockers the Kaiser Chiefs.

Golden Globe and Grammy nominee Jamie Cullum will kick the gigs off on Tuesday, 18 October, while the second night on Wednesday, 19 October will see double-platinum selling pop starlet Pixie Lott unveiling tracks from her forthcoming second album for the first time.

Details of the very special headlining guests for the Thursday, 20 October show will be announced shortly.

Each night will also feature a full supporting cast featuring some of the best new acts of the year.

Q Editor-In-Chief Paul Rees says of the shows: “This will be the fourth year we have hosted our special Q Awards gigs at the Forum and I’m delighted that once again they highlight both the breadth of great music that Q supports and showcase some of the best emerging talent of the moment. Ed Sheeran, for instance, is an artist Q has backed from day one and I’m sure the Q show will mark another significant step up on his meteoric rise.”

The Q Awards will take place on the Monday, 24 October in Central London and will once again celebrate the very finest new music of the past 12 months and those iconic artists who have done most to shape the Q musical landscape.

Go to www.qthemusic.com or listen to Q Radio for more updates on Q Awards 2011: The Gigs.
Tickets information:
Tickets on sale from 19th August, with exclusive Aloud pre-sale from the 17^th August. Tickets are available from www.aloud.com

The cream of UK talent swept the board at this year’s MOBO Awards in association with Lebara Mobile, held last night inside the boiling Echo Arena (Liverpool). With all categories voted for by the public on mobo.com, the star-studded ceremony saw homegrown talent Tinie Tempah and JLS as this year’s biggest winning acts, walking away with two gongs each.
The past 15 years of MOBO Awards have celebrated and embodied urban music and in a year where MOBO artists have accounted for two thirds of the No.1 spots in the single charts, this year’s ceremony has proved that British is best.
This year’s awards marked the explosion of the UK’s very own Tinie Tempah. Making his MOBO debut with a staggering four nominations, the South London rapper took home the prestigious Best Newcomer award and Best Video in association with MTV BASE for his number 1 smash Frisky.
The UK’s favourite boyband, and last year’s winners JLS scooped Best UK Act in association with Lebara Mobile and the Best Album award, with the boys also stealing the show with their surprise collaboration of the evening with US star Travie McCoy.
Hosted by Radio 1’s Reggie Yates and UK songstress Alesha Dixon with N-Dubz hosting backstage in Liverpool, this year’s show saw other phenomenal performances from the crème de la crème of the UK’s finest musical talent from N Dubz, Roll Deep, Mark Ronson and Tinchy Stryder’s show stopping finale featuring Tinie Tempah, Devlin and Giggs.
Along with his stellar performance on the night, Professor Green proved his worth this year picking up Best UK Hip Hop / Grime, while Best UK R&B / Soul Act went to Plan B.
This year MOBO also paid tribute awarding the Lifetime Achievement Award to Billy Ocean for over 30 years in the business.
For only the second time in MOBO history, the show ventured outside of its native London, to expand the MOBO family to another city with a great musical heritage, to the banks of the Mersey, home of The Beatles, Liverpool.
With Liverpool bursting with some great TV, music and football talent, the Echo Arena has proved to be more than welcoming to the up and coming stars of the future at this year’s MOBO Awards.
Full list of MOBO 2010 Winners:
Best Newcomer – Tinie Tempah
Best UK R&B / Soul Act – Plan B
Best UK Hip Hop / Grime Act – Professor Green
Best International Act – Eminem
Best Reggae Act – Gyptian
Best Album – JLS, ‘JLS’
Best Video in association with MTV Base – Tinie Tempah ft Labrinth – Frisky
Best UK Act in association with Lebara Mobile – JLS
Best Song in association with PRSforMusic – NDubz FEAT. Mr Hudson – Playing with Fire
Best African Act – K’Naan
Best Jazz Act – Empirical
Best Gospel Act – Guvna B
Lifetime Achievement – Billy Ocean
BeMOBO – Merseyside Dance Initiative

NOTES TO EDITORS
Founded by Kanya King MBE back in 1996, MOBO has grown to become Europe’s leading black music brand – celebrating diverse music genres by honouring established as well as up-and-coming MOBO artists. The MOBO Awards Show also holds the distinction of being one of the world’s most televised black music awards shows today reaching millions around the globe.

Over the last 15 years MOBO has showcased and honoured some of the music industry’s finest talent with performances from diverse UK and international artists including Rihanna, Amy Winehouse, Tina Turner, Jay Z, Destiny’s Child and Sade. Last year’s event, which saw the Awards go on the move for the first time, featured appearances from among others JLS, N-Dubz, Alexandra Burke, Kelly Rowland and Jermaine & La Toya Jackson. Now the City of Liverpool is being passed the MOBO baton and gearing up for a sensational Awards ceremony on 20th October.

About Lebara Mobile
Lebara Mobile’s vision is to be the leader in providing low-cost, high quality international mobile services. Lebara Mobile was founded in 2001 as part of the Lebara Group. Lebara was ranked as the UK’s fourth fastest-growing private company in the Sunday Times ‘Fast Track 100 listing’ in 2006, was voted Best Newcomer at the Mobile Industry Awards in 2008, was recognised as delivering the Most Innovative Service at the 2009 Mobile News Awards, and in 2010 won the award for best MVNO at the Mobile News Awards.

In sequins and satin, sharp suits and high heels Liverpool helped the Mobo Awards celebrate its 15th anniversary in style.

London grime MC and rapper Tinie Tempah showed himself to be a worthy successor to the current king of UK urban Dizzee Rascal as he was named best newcomer, after a year that has seen him move seamlessly from the grittier edges of the underground scene to the mainstream.

The 21-year-old, whose real name is Patrick Okogwu, also took home the award for best video for Frisky featuring Labrinth, although he missed out on best song and best UK act.

Accepting the award, Tempah said he had been at the event last year as a spectator. “It’s nice to be nominated and its nice to finally win something,” he mumbled into the mic.

At the Echo Arena, Strictly Come Dancing’s Alesha Dixon hosted the music of black origin awards alongside Radio 1 chart show presenter Reggie Yates.

Boyband JLS took home two awards for best UK act and best album.

Best song went to N-Dubz’s Playing with Fire featuring Mr Hudson while best UK hip hop/grime act went to Hackney-born Professor Green, aka Stephen Paul Manderson.

East London continued to punch above its weight as Forest Gate’s Ben Drew, better-known as Plan B, was awarded best Best UK R&B/Soul Act after seeing his critically lauded second album The Defamation of Strickland Banks go straight into the UK album chart at number one earlier this year.

Best international artist went to Eminem, whose seventh studio album Recovery stayed at number one on the US chart for five consecutive weeks, also achieving the top spot in the UK.

Before the awards, ticket holders streamed up to the gates of the Echo Arena. Michelle Dalrymple, a local government worker from the city was there with her eight-strong clan. “We’re black, we’re Scouse and we’re proud,” she said in glittering golden heels. “Liverpool has a brilliant up-and-coming music scene and this is a boost to urban music in the city.”