MTV has announced that the next edition of the MTV EMAs will take place in Manchester, England.
Now in its 30th year, the world’s largest celebration of music returns to England and for the first time to Manchester. Live from the brand new Manchester Co-op Live Arena, built for the occasion, the show, which will see the greatest artists of the international music scene on stage, will be broadcast on Sunday 10 November 2024 on MTV in over 150 countries and, where available, also on Pluto TV and Paramount+.
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The MTV EMAs are among the most important and anticipated evenings in the global music scene, bringing together the world’s great stars, giving life to iconic and memorable performances. Manchester is a city that boasts a very rich musical and creative tradition; inside the brand new Co-op Live Arena, the show is sure to be unprecedented,” said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount, and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+.
Lee Sears, President, International Markets Advertising Sales, commented: “Manchester is a dynamic and innovative city perfect for hosting a major music event like the MTV EMAs. We can’t wait to introduce this city and its new Co-op Live arena to the whole world.”
Bev Craig, leader of Manchester City Council, said: “With its storied musical history, MTV could not have chosen a better city for this year’s EMAs. Thanks also to our expertise, experience and reputation in organizing world-class events we are confident that Manchester will be an exceptional platform for MTV EMAs and we look forward to welcoming MTV and the international music community to our city for what will be a epic celebration of music and artists. Manchester meets MTV – we can’t wait!”
Gary Roden, executive director and general manager of Co-op Live, added: “Co-op Live has been designed from the ground up to deliver an unprecedented live music experience and we are delighted to host an event that perfectly embodies what we stand for. this space was born. We are honored to be part of the history of the MTV EMAs and to consolidate the city of Manchester’s position in the global live entertainment sector.”
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Fans can stay up to date on all things MTV EMAs at https://www.mtvema.com/ and by following the show on Instagram, Snapchat, X, TikTok and Facebook through #MTVEMA.
