The 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) is set to make history as it celebrates its 30th anniversary in Manchester, England. Here’s everything you need to know about this spectacular music event.
Event Details
The awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at the Co-op Live arena in Manchester, United Kingdom. This marks the first time Manchester has hosted the EMAs and the seventh time the event has been held in the UK.
How to Watch
The show will be broadcast live across multiple platforms:
- Television: Live on MTV in more than 150 countries
- Streaming: Available on Pluto TV in various international territories
- On-demand: Accessible through Paramount+
The broadcast begins at 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT.
Host
Rita Ora returns as the ceremony’s host, making history as the first three-time host of the MTV EMAs. The 33-year-old Yugoslavian singer and actress has promised fans “an absolutely incredible” event filled with amazing music performances and plenty of surprises.
Top Nominees
Leading Nominations
Taylor Swift dominates the nominations with seven nods, including:
- Best Video
- Best Collaboration for “Fortnight” featuring Post Malone
- Best Pop
- Best Artist
Multiple Nominees
- Five nominations each: Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, and Sabrina Carpenter
- Four nominations each: Ayra Starr, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and LISA
K-pop Category Highlights
The K-pop category features an impressive lineup of nominees:
- Blackpink’s Lisa leads with four nominations, including Best Music Video and Best Collaboration for “New Woman”
- LE SSERAFIM earned nominations in Best K-Pop, Best New, and Best Push categories
- Other nominees include:
- Jimin
- Jungkook
- NewJeans
- Stray Kids
Special Honors
Global Icon Award
Hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes will receive the Global Icon Award. The rapper expressed his gratitude, stating that this recognition celebrates both his career and hip-hop culture.
Pop Pioneers Award
The Pet Shop Boys will receive the inaugural MTV EMA Pop Pioneers award and will perform with the Manchester Camerata.
Performers
The show will feature an impressive lineup of performers:
- Busta Rhymes (performing greatest hits)
- RAYE
- Benson Boone
- Shawn Mendes
- Teddy Swims
- The Warning
- LE SSERAFIM
- Peso Pluma
- Tyla
- Pet Shop Boys
Best Song Category
The highly anticipated Best Song category features:
- Beyoncé – “Texas Hold ‘Em”
- Billie Eilish – “Birds of a Feather”
- Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso”
- Chappell Roan – “Good Luck, Babe!”
- Ariana Grande – “We Can’t Be Friends”
Presenters
The star-studded presenter lineup includes:
- Aaron Taylor-Johnson
- Gavin Rossdale
- Jodie Turner-Smith
- Lucien Laviscount
Historical Significance
The MTV Europe Music Awards, launched in 1994, has become one of music’s most prestigious ceremonies. Originally conceived as a European alternative to the MTV Video Music Awards, the EMAs has evolved into a global celebration of music and pop culture.
Last Year’s Context
It’s worth noting that the 2023 ceremony, which was scheduled to take place in Paris, had to be cancelled due to the Israel-Hamas war. This makes the 2024 edition particularly significant as it marks the return of this beloved music celebration.
Broadcast Details
For viewers wanting to tune in:
- TV Broadcast: Available on MTV
- Online Streaming: Full broadcast accessible on Paramount+
- International Coverage: Broadcasting in more than 150 countries
The 2024 MTV EMAs promises to be an unforgettable celebration of music, bringing together global superstars and emerging talents on one stage. With its impressive lineup of performers, diverse nominees, and special honorees, this 30th-anniversary edition is set to be a landmark moment in music history.
