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Wednesday, 21 September 2005 |
 Napster has struck a deal with the MOBO 10th Anniversary Awards. The digital music brand will sponsor the Best Act of the Year award and offer exclusive Mobo nomination playlists online as well as hosting Mobo Radio and featuring unique content celebrtaing 10 years of the Mobo awards.
Leanne Sharman vice-president and general manager of Napster UK, said: "We’re proud to be associated with the MOBO awards – an event that always sets new trends and generates excitement about music of black origin."
Other sponsors at this year's Mobo's include L’Oreal, the Evening Standard, MTV and Galaxy. Only six out of a possible thirteen awards ahve sponsors. The event will not have a headline sponsor this year and has not had one since 2003, when Mastercard backed the awards ceremony.
MOBO SPONSORS 2005
Best African Act (New Category for 2005) Africa Unite Music Group
Best Album L'oreal Paris
Best Hip Hop Act
Best Jazz Act
Best R&B Act
Best Reggae Act
Best Single Galaxy
Best UK Club DJ
Best UK Newcomer Evening Standard
Best UK Radio DJ
Best Video MTV
Best World Music Act
UK Act Of The Year Napster
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