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Moneybagg Yo Announces Larger Than Life Tour

The 23-city trek will kick off in Orlando in August.

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Moneybagg Yo is ready to hit the road this summer for his upcoming tour, Larger Than Life. 

Announced Friday (June 9), the “Wockesha” rapper will go on a multi-city trek beginning in Orlando on Aug. 3, and continuing throughout various cities including Atlanta, New York and Los Angeles. Then, he will conclude his 23-city trek in his hometown of Memphis on Sept. 30 at the Fed-Ex Forum.

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Moneybagg Yo will hit the road later this summer, announcing a the 23-date run in support of his latest mixtape, Hard to Love .

Moneybagg will begin the tour in Orlando on Aug. 3, before stopping in cities such as New York City, Nashville, Seattle, and Oakland. He’ll wrap his tour on Sept. 30 in his native Memphis.

“Going around the world putting on for my hood‼️” he wrote on Instagram sharing the tour art, which sees him as a giant sitting contemplative on a skyscraper.

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Moneybagg Yo will bring along five openers with him: Finesse2Tymes, Sexyy Red, Luh Tyler, Big Boogie, and YTB Fatt. “LETS GOOOO,” commented Boogie on Moneybagg’s post. Tickets for the show are set to go on sale on June 13.

“ Hard To Love  feels limited compared to his most recent work,” read a Rolling Stone review of the project. “At a swollen 20 songs and 55 minutes, the sameness of its subject matter and the lack of diversity in its production causes the music to lose impact and energy, despite the hard-nosed honesty of Bagg’s lyrics.”

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Aug. 3 — Orlando, FL @ Amway Center Aug. 4 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena Aug. 6 — Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center Aug. 8 — New York, NY @ Terminal 5 * Aug. 10 — Philadelphia, PA @ Liacouras Center Aug. 11 — Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena Aug. 13 — Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena Aug. 17 — Indianapolis, IN @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse Aug. 18 — Cincinnati, OH @ Heritage Bank Center Aug. 19 — Chicago, IL @ Wintrust Arena Aug. 25 — St. Louis, MO @ Chaifetz Arena Aug. 27 — Milwaukee, WI @ Fiserv Forum Aug. 29 — Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom Sept. 1 — Los Angeles, CA @ Novo * Sept. 2 — Las Vegas, NV @ Drais Sept. 7 — Birmingham, AL @ Legacy Arena Sept. 9 — Ft. Worth, TX @ Dickies Arena Sept. 10 — Houston, TX @ Toyota Center Sept. 12 — Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo * Sept. 14 — Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater * Sept. 16 — Richmond, VA @ VSU Multipurpose Center Sept. 30 — Memphis, TN @ FedEx Forum

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MONEYBAGG YO ANNOUNCES LONG AWAITED US “LARGER THAN LIFE” TOUR

June 9, 2023 – Today, Memphis artist, established entrepreneur, and Bread Gang Entertainment CEO, Moneybagg Yo , announces his long-awaited US “Larger Than Life” tour. The 23-date run kicks off this August in Orlando before he heads to major cities such as New York, Chicago, Los Angeles , Houston and Washington DC , before wrapping up in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee . Fans can expect Bagg to perform a plethora of his catalog including his No. 1 hits that topped the radio charts including, “ Said Sum , ” “ Time Today ,” “ Wockesha ,” and “ Scorpio .” Tickets are available to the public on Tuesday, June 13 th at 10am Local time at Ticketmaster.com (Houston available at AXS.com). See below for full list of tour dates.

The tour announcement arrives fresh on the heels of the release of his deeply personal mixtape, Hard To Love, which reached No. 1 on Apple Music’s Top Albums chart, and debuted Top on Spotify’s US & Global Album Debut Chart. The mixtape, Bagg’s first since 2021’s A Gangsta’s Pain , was preceded by a lengthy letter posted to his Instagram account. That sort of to-the-bone honesty is the defining feature of Hard To Love . The project includes “ Quickie, ” " Motion God, ” “ On Wat U On ,” his acclaimed collaboration with label mate, GloRilla, “ Ocean Spray, ” as well as “ Keep It Low ,” his breakneck collaboration with Future , and additional collaborations with Fridayy , Bagg’s signee, YTB FATT , Shott Off, and Lil Durk .

Prior to Hard To Love , Moneybagg Yo shared his chart-topping album, A Gangsta's Pain , which was the fourth highest selling rap album of 2021.  The RIAA certified Platinum album was listed “ Best Albums of 2021 ” by The New York Times , Billboard, Complex, XXL, Uproxx , and more. Soon after he shared a collaboration with Yo Gotti , Mozzy , and Lil Poppa titled, “ Big League, ” which was chosen as the official song of the 2022 NBA Finals and can be found on the CMG compilation Gangsta Art .  

In just a few short years, Moneybagg Yo has cemented himself as one of the most irresistible voices in the club and on the streets. He developed his label, Bread Gang Entertainment , his artist BIG30 (NLess Entertainment) was tapped as part of XXL ’s latest Freshman Class, and his business endeavors extend to the restaurant industry in 2023, recently opening Cache 42 Kitchen and Cocktails in his hometown. The rapper has also been nominated for a GRAMMY Award, Billboard Music Awards and iHeartRadio Award and collaborated with A-list stars like Kanye West , 2 Chainz , and YG . With Hard to Love , he adds another riveting chapter to his stellar discography. 

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Memphis artist, established entrepreneur, and Bread Gang Entertainment CEO, Moneybagg Yo, announces his long-awaited US “Larger Than Life” tour. The 23-date run kicks off this August in Orlando before he heads to major cities such as New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Houston, before wrapping up in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. Fans can expect Bagg to perform a plethora of his catalog including his No. 1 hits that topped the radio charts including, “Said Sum,” “Time Today,” “Wockesha,” and “Scorpio.” The tour announcement arrives fresh on the heels of the release of his deeply personal mixtape, Hard To Love, which reached No. 1 on Apple Music’s Top Albums chart, and debuted Top on Spotify’s US & Global Album Debut Chart. The mixtape, Bagg’s first since 2021’s A Gangsta’s Pain, was preceded by a lengthy letter posted to his Instagram account. That sort of to-the-bone honesty is the defining feature of Hard To Love. The project includes “Quickie,” "Motion God,” “On Wat U On,” his acclaimed collaboration with label mate, GloRilla, “Ocean Spray,” as well as “Keep It Low,” his breakneck collaboration with Future, and additional collaborations with Fridayy, Bagg’s signee, YTB FATT, Shott Off, and Lil Durk.

Prior to Hard To Love, Moneybagg Yo shared his chart-topping album, A Gangsta's Pain, which was the fourth highest selling rap album of 2021. The RIAA certified Platinum album was listed “Best Albums of 2021” by The New York Times, Billboard, Complex, XXL, Uproxx, and more. Soon after he shared a collaboration with Yo Gotti, Mozzy, and Lil Poppa titled, “Big League,” which was chosen as the official song of the 2022 NBA Finals and can be found on the CMG compilation Gangsta Art.

In just a few short years, Moneybagg Yo has cemented himself as one of the most irresistible voices in the club and on the streets. He developed his label, Bread Gang Entertainment, his artist BIG30 (NLess Entertainment) was tapped as part of XXL’s latest Freshman Class, and his business endeavors extend to the restaurant industry in 2023, recently opening Cache 42 Kitchen and Cocktails in his hometown. The rapper has also been nominated for a GRAMMY Award, Billboard Music Awards and iHeartRadio Award and collaborated with A-list stars like Kanye West, 2 Chainz, and YG. With Hard to Love, he adds another riveting chapter to his stellar discography.

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Moneybagg Yo Looks To Prove That He’s ‘Larger Than Life’ On His 2023 US Tour With Sexyy Red, Luh Tyler, And More

Uproxx cover star Moneybagg Yo has announced the dates for his 2023 Larger Than Life Tour, which embarks on August 3 and runs through September 30. He’ll be joined on tour by rising stars Finesse2Tymes, Sexxy Red, Luh Tyler, Big Boogie, and YTB Fatt. He announced the tour just a week after the release of his new mixtape Hard To Love , the first of two projects he plans to release in 2023.

The Memphis native said of the mixtape, “I’m more vulnerable on this project than I ever been because of what I went through in the last two years. I experienced a lot and endured a lot. I went through a lot. So, this album is really personal, but I know the world is going to relate to it because of the stuff I’m saying, the subject matter, I know people going through what I went through across the globe.”

Tickets for Bagg’s Larger Than Life tour go on sale Tuesday, June 13 at 10 am. You can get more info here . See below for the full run of tour dates.

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08/03 — Orlando, FL @ Amway Center 08/04 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena 08/06 — Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center 08/08 — New York, NY @ Terminal 5 *** 08/10 — Philadelphia, PA @ Liacouras Center 08/11 — Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena 08/13 — Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena 08/17 — Indianapolis, IN @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse 08/18 — Cincinnati, OH @ Heritage Bank Center 08/19 — Chicago, IL @ Wintrust Arena 08/25 — St. Louis, MO @ Chaifetz Arena 08/27 — Milwaukee, WI @ Fiserv Forum 08/29 — Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom 09/01 — Los Angeles, CA @ Novo *** 09/02 — Las Vegas, NV @ Drais 09/07 — Birmingham, AL @ Legacy Arena 09/09 — Ft. Worth, TX @ Dickies Arena 09/10 — Houston, TX @ Toyota Center 09/12 — Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo *** 09/14 — Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater *** 09/16 — Richmond, VA @ VSU Multipurpose Center 09/30 — Memphis, TN @ FedEx Forum

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Memphis artist established entrepreneur, and Bread Gang Entertainment CEO,  Moneybagg Yo , announces his long-awaited US “Larger Than Life” tour. The 23-date run kicks off this August in Orlando before he heads to major cities such as New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Houston, before wrapping up in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. Fans can expect Bagg to perform a plethora of his catalog including his No. 1 hits that topped the radio charts including, “ Said Sum, ” “ Time Today, ” “ Wockesha, ” and “ Scorpio. ”

Supporting Artists:  Finesse2Tymes, Rico Red, Luh Tyler, Big Boogie, YTB Fatt

The tour announcement arrives fresh on the heels of the release of his deeply personal mixtape, Hard To Love, which reached No. 1 on Apple Music’s Top Albums chart and debuted Top on Spotify’s US & Global Album Debut Chart. The mixtape, Bagg’s first since 2021’s  A Gangsta’s Pain , was preceded by a lengthy letter posted to his Instagram account. That sort of to-the-bone honesty is the defining feature of Hard To Love. The project includes “ Quickie, ” “ Motion God, ” “ On Wat U On, ” his acclaimed collaboration with label mate,  GloRilla , “ Ocean Spray, ” as well as “ Keep It Low, ” his breakneck collaboration with Future, and additional collaborations with  Fridayy , Bagg’s signee,  YTB FATT ,  Shott Off , and  Lil Durk .

Prior to Hard To Love, Moneybagg Yo shared his chart-topping album,  A Gangsta’s Pain , which was the fourth highest-selling rap album of 2021. The RIAA-certified Platinum album was listed “Best Albums of 2021” by The New York Times, Billboard, Complex, XXL, Uproxx, and more. Soon after he shared a collaboration with  Yo Gotti ,  Mozzy , and  Lil Poppa  titled, “ Big League, ” which was chosen as the official song of the 2022 NBA Finals and can be found on the CMG compilation  Gangsta Art .

In just a few short years, Moneybagg Yo has cemented himself as one of the most irresistible voices in the club and on the streets. He developed his label,  Bread Gang Entertainment , his artist  BIG30 (NLess  Entertainment)  was tapped as part of  XXL ’s latest Freshman Class, and his business endeavors extend to the restaurant industry in 2023, recently opening  Cache 42 Kitchen and Cocktails  in his hometown. The rapper has also been nominated for a GRAMMY Award, Billboard Music Awards and iHeartRadio Award and collaborated with A-list stars like  Kanye West ,  2 Chainz , and  YG . With  Hard to Love , he adds another riveting chapter to his stellar discography.

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About Moneybagg Yo

Demario White B/K/A Moneybagg Yo was born on September 3, 1991, in South Memphis, Tennessee. The oldest of three siblings Moneybagg wore tired of seeing his mom struggle to feed him and his sisters, so he dropped out of High School and began running the streets with hopes to support and provide for his family.

During idle time Moneybagg Yo and his best friend Elo began freestyle fun, ELO would tell Moneybagg Yo he truly thought Baggs had what it takes to become a rap star.

In 2015 ELO’s vision came true when Moneybagg Yo dropped Federal, a mixtape that set Memphis and Tennessee’s surrounding areas ablaze. But It wasn’t until his best friend ELO was fatally gunned down in 2015 that Moneybagg Yo began to take rap music seriously. During these painful times, Moneybagg Yo penned and released a CD that wore heavy on the hearts of South and North Memphis. The cd was to be titled “ELO” (Everybody Lives On) a tribute to (his Best-friend) the late ELO.

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Moneybagg Yo has announced his long-awaited US “Larger Than Life” tour. The 23-date run kicks off this August in Orlando before he heads to major cities such as New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Houston, before wrapping up in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee.

Fans can expect Bagg to perform a plethora of his catalog including his No.1 hits that topped the radio charts including, “Said Sum,” “Time Today,” “Wockesha,” and “Scorpio.” Tickets are available to the public on Tuesday, June 13 at 10am Local time.

The tour announcement arrives fresh on the heels of the release of his deeply personal mixtape, Hard To Love , which reached No.1 on Apple Music’s Top Albums chart, and debuted Top on Spotify’s US & Global Album Debut Chart.

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To accompany the release, Bagg shared the imaginative video for “Where Ya Bih @.” In the visual directed by whipalo, Bagg pays great homage to the 2005 Oscar-winning film, Hustle & Flow . The parallels between Bagg and the main character are uncanny as the iconic movie follows the dramatic life of a hustler turned rapper named DJay (originally played by Terrence Howard), who’s also a native Memphian.

Like Bagg, DJay’s an overachiever with a stop-at-nothing approach and a crystal-clear vision for his success, and in the video Bagg seamlessly taps into that role as he playfully paints the picture of his comparable drive and passion.

The mixtape, Bagg’s first since 2021’s  A Gangsta’s Pain , was preceded by a lengthy letter posted to his Instagram account. “I gained and lost more than I ever thought I would,” Bagg wrote, “and had no other safe outlet for all the emotions and dark thoughts that came wit that other than making music.”

That sort of to-the-bone honesty is the defining feature of  Hard To Love . Moneybagg shared various singles including “Quickie,” “Motion God,” “On Wat U On,” his acclaimed collaboration with label mate,  GloRilla , and most recently “Ocean Spray.”

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Moneybagg Yo Announces "Larger Than Life" Tour

The rapper is taking his new mixtape on tour later this summer.

Moneybagg Yo has announced a tour later this summer. He's taking his recent Hard To Love mixtape on the road in August and September. The tour has 23 stop starting in Orlando in August. It runs until September 30th, where he'll play the final show in his hometown of Memphis. According to the announcement "Fans can expect Bagg to perform a plethora of his catalog including his No. 1 hits that topped the radio charts including, 'Said Sum,' 'Time Today,' 'Wockesha,' and 'Scorpio.'"

Tickets will be available to fans starting Tuesday, June 13th. Stops on the tour will feature support from Finesse2Tymes, Sexyy Red , Luh Tyler, Big Boogie , and YTB Fatt. His mixtape Hard To Love came out last week and was his first full-length project since 2021. The tape had features from Future , Lil Durk , Glorilla, and more across its 20 tracks. Singles from the album like "Ocean Spray," "Motion God," and "Keep It Low" are now among Moneybagg Yo's best-known songs.

Moneybagg Yo Heads Out On Tour

Moneybagg Yo made headlines recently with claims about how much he hated being famous. In a Tweet, he said “Gotta confess hate being famous but I’m blessed.” He also showed sympathy for someone else dealing with the trappings of fame, Grizzlies star Ja Morant. When asked about the superstars' recent antics he had thoughts. “Unfortunately, the situation going on with it right now… he 23, I feel like it’s just a phase,” Moneybagg Yo said.

Alongside his new singles this year he also made an appearance on YTB Fatt's song "Shot Off Bumbo." Alongside joining the tour YTB Fatt appears on two songs from Moneybagg Yo's new mixtape. Moneybagg Yo brought his live show to Rolling Loud LA earlier this year with a set that left fans mesmerized. Will you be going to one of the stops on Moneybagg Yo's tour? If so, tell us which one in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the music world.

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Moneybagg Yo: Larger Than Life Tour

Memphis, Tenn. – Today, Memphis artist, established entrepreneur, and Bread Gang Entertainment CEO, Moneybagg Yo , announces his long-awaited US Larger Than Life tour. The 23-date run kicks off this August and wraps up in his hometown of Memphis . Fans can expect Baggto perform a plethora of his catalog including his No. 1 hits that topped the radio charts including, Said Sum, Time Today, Wockesha and Scorpio . 

An exclusive FedExForum presale for Bagg’s Larger Than Life Tour is available beginning Monday, June 12, at noon for current Memphis Grizzlies MVP Season Ticket Members, recipients of FedExForum Event Alert e-mails and texts and subscribers of Grizzlies e-News. Tickets go on sale to the general public Tuesday, June 13, at 10 a.m. at Ticketmaster.com and the FedExForum Box Office. Tickets range in price from $55 - $240 (prices subject to change).

The tour announcement arrives fresh on the heels of the release of his deeply personal mixtape, Hard To Love , which reached No. 1 on Apple Music’s Top Albums chart, and debuted Top on Spotify’s US & Global Album Debut Chart. The mixtape, Bagg’s first since 2021’s A Gangsta’s Pain , was preceded by a lengthy letter posted to his Instagram account. That sort of to-the-bone honesty is the defining feature of Hard To Love . The project includes Quickie , Motion God , On Wat U On , his acclaimed collaboration with label mate, GloRilla , Ocean Spray , as well as Keep It Low , his breakneck collaboration with Future, and additional collaborations with Fridayy , Bagg’s signee, YTB FATT , Shott Off , and Lil Durk .

Prior to Hard To Love , Moneybagg Yo shared his chart-topping album, A Gangsta's Pain , which was the fourth highest selling rap album of 2021. The RIAA certified Platinum album was listed “Best Albums of 2021” by The New York Times, Billboard, Complex, XXL, Uproxx, and more. Soon after he shared a collaboration with Yo Gotti, Mozzy , and Lil Poppa titled, Big League , which was chosen as the official song of the 2022 NBA Finals and can be found on the CMG compilation Gangsta Art. 

In just a few short years, Moneybagg Yo has cemented himself as one of the most irresistible voices in the club and on the streets. He developed his label, Bread Gang Entertainment , his artist BIG30 (NLess Entertainment) was tapped as part of XXL’s latest Freshman Class, and his business endeavors extend to the restaurant industry in 2023, recently opening Cache 42 Kitchen and Cocktails in his hometown. The rapper has also been nominated for a GRAMMY Award, Billboard Music Awards and iHeartRadio Award and collaborated with A-list stars like Kanye West, 2 Chainz , and YG . With Hard to Love , he adds another riveting chapter to his stellar discography.

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Published on August 10th, 2023 | by Abbie Knights

The MoneyBagg Yo Tour is “Larger Than Life”

Memphis artist Moneybagg Yo is making waves not only in the music industry but also as an entrepreneur and a prominent figure in the entertainment scene. He announced his highly anticipated “Larger Than Life” tour in June, scheduled to start in August with its first stop in Orlando, FL, and covering 23 dates across the United States. The tour will make stops in major cities such as Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Houston, and conclude with a homecoming show in Memphis, Tennessee. This tour announcement coincides with the recent release of his deeply personal mixtape, “Hard To Love.” This mixtape resonated with fans, reaching No. 1 on Apple Music’s Top Albums chart and making a significant debut on Spotify’s US & Global Album Debut Chart. “Hard To Love” is a significant release for Moneybagg Yo, as it follows his 2021 album “A Gangsta’s Pain.” Prior to “Hard To Love,” Moneybagg Yo enjoyed the success of his chart-topping album “A Gangsta’s Pain,” which was recognized as one of the best albums of 2021 by esteemed sources such as The New York Times, Billboard, Complex, XXL, and Uproxx. The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA and solidified Moneybagg Yo’s position as a leading voice in the rap genre.

Moneybagg Yo’s impact in the music industry is evident not only through his chart-topping hits and successful albums but also through his collaborations with prominent artists like Kanye West, 2 Chainz, and YG. His accolades include nominations for prestigious awards such as GRAMMY Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and iHeartRadio Awards. With the release of “Hard To Love,” Moneybagg Yo continues to build upon his impressive discography, captivating audiences with his unique voice and authentic storytelling. As an artist, entrepreneur, and influential figure, Moneybagg Yo’s journey remains one to watch as he continues to make his mark on the entertainment world.

The Atlanta tour stop of Moneybagg Yo’s “Larger Than Life” tour was an incredible experience for fans! The opening acts, including Rico, Luh Tyler, Big Boogie, Finesse2Tymes, and Sexy Red, set the stage for an exciting evening of music and entertainment. The celebrity guest appearances by Summer Walker and Saucy Santana added an extra layer of excitement, his girlfriend Ari Fletcher was also in the building showing love! Moneybagg Yo’s own performance was nothing short of thrilling. The use of pyrotechnic effects with flames and smoke added a visually stunning element to the show, enhancing the overall atmosphere. With a dynamic setlist that included his biggest hits and even some throwback records for his dedicated fans, Moneybagg Yo undoubtedly delivered a memorable show. Fans attending the “Larger Than Life” tour can expect to be captivated by Moneybagg Yo’s energetic and engaging performances. His extensive catalog of tracks, including his No. 1 hits like “Said Sum,” “Time Today,” “Wockesha,” and “Scorpio,” are bound to be standout moments of the live shows. The combination of his powerful stage presence, impressive visuals, and chart-topping songs create an experience that fans won’t forget. As Moneybagg Yo continues on his tour, it’s clear that he is dedicated to providing his audience with an unforgettable concert experience, filled with the excitement, energy, and passion that have made him a prominent figure in hip-hop culture.

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Abbie Knights has worked in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. Currently, she is also the host of her radio show "The Abbie Knights Show" with over 100,000 listeners per show, available on FM Radio, iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify.

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Lisa Stansfield says difficulties young people face in getting a start are ‘disgusting’, at inaugural ceremony in Manchester

More should be done to help talented emerging musicians from the north of England, top artists have said at the inaugural Northern music awards in Manchester.

The awards, run by the music therapy charity Nordoff and Robbins, took place in a packed Albert Hall, with winners including the former One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson – who beat Sam Fender and Self Esteem to pick up artist of the year – the Courteeners, Aitch and Mel C.

Awards were presented by New Order, the former footballer Gary Neville and the mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham.

Speaking to the Guardian before picking up the northern icon award on Tuesday evening, the Rochdale singer and songwriter Lisa Stansfield said it was “disgusting” how hard the government had made it for young people to get a start in the music industry.

Highlighting the economic climate and the lack of dedicated support for the arts, Stansfield said: “There aren’t enough platforms for young musicians. It’s made very, very difficult by this government for them to do anything. They don’t have any money and they’re being charged to go everywhere to do gigs. It’s disgusting really. And this government don’t care.

“It’s shit. Do you know what I hate that people say? People who have choices always say everybody has a choice, and it’s disgusting because there are a lot of people who don’t have any choice whatsoever. And all they need is a tiny little push, that’s all they need.”

Research earlier this year found half of the UK’s most streamed artists of all time were from London , while last year was the ninth in a row that the prestigious Mercury prize was given to a London artist. The jazz quintet Ezra Collective, who won the award with their album Where I’m Meant to Be, said more funding outside London would help diversify the prize.

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