The top five underground music awards

1. MOBOs

Britain's annual celebration of black music will be held at the Royal Albert Hall. Categories and nominees are to be announced and the event is open to the public. Tickets on sale now.

Sept 25, Royal Albert Hall, Kensington. www.mobo.net

2. Knowledge Drum & Bass Awards

The d'n'b massive descend on West London for the genre's leading mag's annual bash, followed by a major party open to all. Confirmed guests include DJ Craze and Bo Selecta's Avid Merrion. Bo indeed.
Nov 20, Po Na Na, Hammersmith. www.knowledgemag.co.uk

3. DJ Mag Top 100

The results of the respected dance music magazine's annual poll of their readers' Top 100 DJs will take place at a 'top London venue' with much of the dance music and club industry for company.
Sept 30, London - venue tba. www.djmag.com

4. People's Choice Awards

Respected garage promoters Sidewinder host the annual UK garage awards. Richard Blackwood will present a gong.
Sept 27, Sanctuary, Milton Keynes. www.ukpeopleschoiceawards.com

5. UK Asian Music Awards

Radio 1's Nihal hosts the first celebration of British Asian music, which includes categories such as best MC, producer, radio station, club DJ and many more. Of course, a party follows.

Oct 22, Po Na Na, Hammersmith. www.ukasianmusicawards.com