As part of the partnership, easyJet will be flying the UK’s hottest boy band, JLS, to Liverpool Airport from London Gatwick on a special chartered flight. From there, they will take their place in the star studded line-up of artists and performers at this year’s awards ceremony, taking place on Saturday 3 November at the Echo Arena Liverpool.
The 17th annual MOBO Awards will see some of the biggest names in urban music from the UK and beyond take to the stage, making it one of the biggest nights in the diary for Liverpool and beyond.
Paul Simmons , UK Commercial Manager at easyJet commented:
""We’re delighted that easyJet has been selected as the airline of choice for the MOBO Awards and thrilled to be flying JLS to the event.
""Liverpool was one of the first easyJet bases that we launched back in 1997 and we’re fully committed to the city and developing the opportunities this presents us.
""The awards ceremony promises to be a spectacular showcase of international talent and diversity and we’re extremely happy that easyJet is playing a part in bringing the event to Liverpool, a city with such a rich musical heritage and helping to make it a success.""
Ali Gayward, UK Commercial Manager is available for interviews 25 and 26 October.
For further info please contact Dagmar Dua on Dagmar.dua@easyjet.com or contact the Press Office on 01582 525252.
