It’s MOBO Fringe week. And the city is ready. ✨
For the next few days, Manchester becomes a space for connection, creativity and culture...a full week of moments built with the community and for the community.
From live performances to workshops, conversations to showcases, this is about opening doors, creating opportunities and celebrating the people shaping what’s next.
All leading up to the 2026 MOBO Awards on 26 March at @thecooplive …
This is what MOBO has always been about. And to see it come to life across the city in this way feels special.
Manchester… let’s do this. 🔥
#MOBOFringe #MOBOAwards #Manchester
Manchester, this one’s for you.
The full MOBO Fringe 2026 programme is here - a nine-day celebration of Black music, culture and creativity across the city ahead of the 2026 MOBO Awards.
From live performances and club nights to panels, showcases, workshops and cultural moments, we’re taking over some of Manchester’s most iconic spaces with the people already shaping the scene.
Built with the city. Powered by the culture.
Register for FREE tickets now at mobo.com/fringe
#MOBOFringe #MOBOAwards #Manchester
The vision was simple…
Don’t just be part of the @moboawards — bring it home 🌟🏡
For the 30th year of the MOBO Awards,
we brought it back to the community — where it all begins.
Into @niamos_mcr - Into the heart of Manchester’s culture.
Studio 88 x MOBO Fringe: Manchester Made — Roots, Rhymes & The Future
Honouring the legacy,
while creating space for the next generation to rise.
Every performance brought something special —
energy, story, and real connection
Positioning Manchester’s voice, sound and story
at the centre of its own narrative — where it belongs.
We are Manchester Made. 🐝
Special Thanks to @moboawards@mobofringe@ellesmx@sameed_sameed_sameed@itsdanny.xyz@manchestercitycouncil@manchestermusiccity@brightersound
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Can’t believe we launched our first Crib Sessions event via the @mobofringe just a week ago. This was just a small taste of what @cribsessions._ has to offer, you just had to be there to take in the full experience. Shouts to everyone who pulled up & contributed to the atmosphere, we appreciate you all.
We’re working tirelessly to bring you another event & your photos will be online over the next couple of days. For now follow the page, join the movement & tell a friend we’ll be providing all the vibes you need shortly. This is just the beginning.
Crib Sessions: Curated Sounds. Curated People
Our House 🥹🤩🏠
To everyone that helped us make a house a home, THANK YOU. A time was had, see you back at the house again very soon….
AARCHIVE HOUSE x @mobofringe 2026 🫂
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A few words from my first curated In Conversation series. Still taking in how special this first gathering felt.
We were grateful to welcome a sold-out room, The Other People Place at Renae.
Thank you to everyone who came through, and to the artists who trusted me with their stories and reflections.
This one goes out to DJ Paulette, Superlative, Ellen Beth Abdi, Art Not Evidence and #Merky Books for helping me shape such a meaningful first event with Transmission Archive for the Music of Black Origin Awards Fringe festival.
Big love to my co-curators for MOBØRIGINS: Josh Inyang, Jahqira Henry and Adele Tondu.
This is just a small acknowledgement for now. More moments, videos and photos from the night coming soon...
Love, Transmission Archive (Amelia)
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Overwhelmed with the response to the very first @cribsessions._ outside of the actual crib where it all started. Messages are flooded and I’m trying to hit everyone back with the love and gratitude.
Firstly shouts to @zeyla___@_djchaise@sameed_sameed_sameed@_vida_a & @konnykon for providing the perfect soundtrack.
Shouts to the full @mobofringe@north_inc_@moboawards@ellesmx & my bro @itsdanny.xyz for giving me the opportunity to do my thingy thing. My goat @_vida_a cos without her there probs would have been no vibes at the crib in the first place. My bro Dougie Fresh @adougz1 for building with me & staying on my case & @kdjang02 for patterning my logo in under 24 hours when I needed him.
There’s many more people to mention, from shooters @adibren@deniquexo@kqc_media , to guests etc as well as @becca_butler & the @sidestreetmcr team for seeing & f’ing with the vision from the jump.
I’m grateful for u all and will get round to giving u all your flowers one by one.
@cribsessions._ content is loading we’re working on bringing you another event & getting your good good content over the line to u. Soon come ❤️
