Tinie Tempah to headline MTV's Brand New For 2011

On 30th November, Camden's KOKO will be playing host to a one off special evening that will see a performance from Tinie Tempah and some of the UK's most exciting new talent, as well as announcing the bible of new acts for 2011. MTV's Brand New For 2011. Tickets are on sale now, to buy tickets log on to www.mtv.co.uk/brandnew.

MTV's Brand New: 10 For 10 last year proved to be prolific and was seen by many as the 'who's who' of new music talent. Many of the acts played live for MTV at Dingwalls in January, the shows proving influential to the industry and public opinion. There will be a further two MTV Presents gigs in January 2011 featuring showcasing the talents 'Brand New' nominees and returning headliners.

Performing on the evening will be Tinie Tempah, who was part of the MTV Brand New: 10 For 10 last year and has gone on to find huge success. Tinie Tempah has had a phenomenal year as arguably the biggest new act to hit the UK in 2010, despite being left out of some other tip lists.

He has clocked up over 11 million views of his debut single 'Pass Out' on Youtube, notched up over 100,000 single sales, making him the highest selling British artist of 2010. Plus, he's had two number 1 singles and this week his first album 'Disc-Overy' debuted at #1 and he feels MTV were key to his stratospheric rise.

'2010 has been an unbelievable year for me, starting with a gig at Dingwall's as part of MTV's 10 for 10, to a number 1 album and now a MTV EMA nomination! I can't wait to headline Koko to help launch the Brand New 10 for 2011, which was so key in launching my career'

For the prestigious Brand New For 2011, MTV will give the public the opportunity to vote for their favourite act. International superstar Justin Bieber was the fans choice in 2010, but it was not only him who saw massive success. Ellie Goulding, The Drums, Delphic, Marina And The Diamonds were just some of the other artists selected last year that went on to find huge success, critical acclaim and take their place at the centre of UK music.

Tickets for the 'MTV Presents: Brand New For 2011' show at Koko are on sale now online www.mtv.co.uk/brandnew

The 10 nominees will be announced at the show on 30th November 2010. For further information, go to www.mtv.co.uk/brandnew

Hear our interview with Tinie Tempah below.