A new date for the highly coveted Metro FM Music Awards has been announced.

Initially set to take place on April 29, the awards have been postponed to take place a week later, on Saturday May 6. The hosting city remains Mbombela.

The SABC and the Mpumalanga Department of Culture, Sport and Recreation said in a media statement that the change of dates was necessitated by circumstances beyond their control.

The SABC’s radio group executive, Nada Wotshela, apologised for the inconvenience.

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“The broadcaster apologises to the public that they will have to wait an extra week to witness the return of this highly anticipated event. We are aware that there is a lot of interest in the awards, and we promise the public that they won’t be disappointed with the world-class broadcasting production.”

The head of the Department of Culture, Sport and Recreation, Godfrey Ntombela, said hosting the awards remains a great opportunity to elevate economy in the province.

“We are excited as a province to once again partner with Metro FM. The opportunity to host this major event comes at the right time, and we are hopeful that it will benefit the creative industry and promote tourism in the province.”

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Metro FM and the SABC have yet to announce the nominees, ticket sales commencing and the awards ceremony’s venue in Mbombela.