JLS and Tinie Tempah are among the acts set to appear at the MOBO awards in Liverpool later tonight(October 20).

The ceremony, at the Echo Arena, will also feature a performance from Tinchy Stryder and Professor Green.

Tempah leads the nominations for this year’s awards with four nods, including Best Video and Best Song for his number one hit ‘Pass Out’.

The rapper and Professor Green are also shortlisted for Best UK Act, as are Roll Deep, Leona Lewis, Plan B, N-Dubz and Giggs.

The nominees for Best song are Taio Cruz, N-Dubz and Mark Ronson and The Business ITNL.

The shortlist for Best International Act includes Jay-Z, Drake, Eminem, Rihanna, Janelle Monae and Lil’ Wayne.

The ceremony will be hosted by TV and radio star Reggie Yates and Strictly Come Dancing judge Alesha Dixon.

(by Jason Gregory)