History of black music display for city's MOBOs

The display features international artists alongside Newcastle-based musicians

A photo display paying tribute to the history of black music on Tyneside is on show, as Newcastle gears up to host the MOBO Awards.

The ceremony is being held in the city on Tuesday, with a five-day fringe event running alongside it to create opportunities for the area's artists.

The Discovery Museum will exhibit the display from Saturday, in partnership with Northern Roots, which supports local talent.

Leila D'Aronville, of the organisation, said: "This exhibition is just a glimpse into moments in time, with the future holding so much more for artists and audiences in our community."

She added the creative community had changed through history and "no longer are we drawn to other places to be able to programme some of the best and most diverse talent".

The display features international artists such as Chaka Khan, Public Enemy and Goldie, alongside contemporary Newcastle artists Kema Kay and Kay Greyson, at venues including Jumpin' Hot Club, Hoochie Coochie, World Headquarters and at festivals Boss Sounds and Evolution.

Kay Greyson and Kema Kay are among the artists featured in the display

Keith Merrin, director of North East Museums, which manages Discovery Museum, said: "We welcome people from all over the UK and further afield so for our visitors to be able to see this as soon as they walk in the museum is wonderful."

The montage of photographs will be projected on the wall above the iconic Turbinia ship - the first object people see when entering the museum.

The display closes on 23 February.

As part of the MOBO Fringe Festival, workshops have also been held in schools about rap music and song writing.

Young people have also been learning God Gave Me Feet for Dancing by Ezra Collective - a previous MOBO winner - as part of the production of a video to be shown during the ceremony.

Newcastle Youth Choir Project will join ensembles Jambone, Quay Voices and Step Up Singing on the concourse at the Glasshouse on Sunday for a showcase of music by black artists.

The MOBO Awards are being held at Newcastle's Utilita Arena with acts including Krept & Konan, Bashy, Spice and Nova Twins confirmed to perform.