Everyone is obviously aware that Manchester is a real music mecca, and with the likes of Chanel having chosen our city to host massive events of late, the theme seems to be growing. Now, MTV is hosting the 2024 MTV European Music Awards (EMAs) in Manchester, which is set to boast a line-up of global music stars.
Now in its 30th year, this is the first time ever that “music’s biggest global celebration”, according to MTV, will be staged in Manchester, and also marks its epic return to the UK. Broadcasting from Manchester’s purpose-built live entertainment arena Co-op Live on MTV in over 150 countries on Sunday 10 November, the show will honour and unite music’s brightest stars.
It’s set to be a heck of an event, so we’ve got a guide to everything you need to know ahead of the MTV EMAs in Manchester this weekend.
When will the MTV EMAs take place?
The MTV EMAs will take place on Sunday 10th November at 8pm GMT.
Where will the MTV EMAs take place?
The MTV EMAs will be hosted at Co-op Live in Manchester, which opened just this year as the largest arena in Manchester.
Which musicians are nominated for the MTV EMAs?
Best Song:
- Ariana Grande – We Can’t Be Friends (Wait For Your Love)
- Benson Boone – Beautiful Things
- Beyoncé – Texas Hold ‘Em
- Billie Eilish – Birds Of A Feather
- Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe!
- Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso
Best Video:
- Ariana Grande – We Can’t Be Friends (Wait For Your Love)
- Charli XCX – 360
- Eminem – Houdini
- Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
- Lisa ft. Rosalía – New Woman
- Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – Fortnight
Best Artist:
- Beyoncé
- Billie Eilish
- Post Malone
- RAYE
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Taylor Swift
Best Collaboration:
- Charli XCX & Billie Eilish – Guess
- Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar – Like That
- Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars – Die With A Smile
- Lisa ft. Rosalía – New Woman
- Peso Pluma, Anitta – Bellakeo
- Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – Fortnight
Best New:
- Ayra Starr
- Benson Boone
- Chappell Roan
- LE SSERAFIM
- Teddy Swims
- The Last Dinner Party
- Tyla
Best Pop:
- Ariana Grande
- Billie Eilish
- Camila Cabello
- Charli xcx
- Dua Lipa
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Taylor Swift
Best Afrobeats:
- Asake
- Ayra Starr
- Burna Boy
- Rema
- Tems
- Tyla
Best Rock:
- Bon Jovi
- Coldplay
- Green Day
- Kings Of Leon
- Lenny Kravitz
- Liam Gallagher
- The Killers
Best Latin:
- Anitta
- Bad Bunny
- KAROL G
- Peso Pluma
- Rauw Alejandro
- Shakira
Best K-Pop:
- Jimin
- Jung Kook
- LE SSERAFIM
- Lisa
- NewJeans
- Stray Kids
Best Alternative:
- Fontaines D.C.
- Hozier
- Imagine Dragons
- Lana Del Rey
- Twenty One Pilots
- Yungblud
Best Electronic:
- Calvin Harris
- David Guetta
- Disclosure
- DJ Snake
- Fred Again..
- Swedish House Mafia
Best Hip-Hop:
- Central Cee
- Eminem
- Kendrick Lamar
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Nicki Minaj
- Travis Scott
Best R&B:
- Kehlani
- SZA
- Tinashe
- Tyla
- Usher
- Victoria Monét
Best Live:
- Adele
- Coldplay
- Doja Cat
- RAYE
- Taylor Swift
- Travis Scott
Best Push:
- Ayra Starr
- Chappell Roan
- Coco Jones
- Flyana Boss
- Jessie Murph
- Laufey
- LE SSERAFIM
- Mark Ambor
- Shaboozey
- Teddy Swims
- The Warning
- Victoria Monét
Biggest Fans:
- Anitta
- Ariana Grande
- Beyoncé
- Billie Eilish
- Chappell Roan
- Charli XCX
- Katy Perry
- Lisa
- Nicki Minaj
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Shawn Mendes
- Taylor Swift
Best UK & Ireland Act:
- Central Cee
- Charli XCX
- Chase & Status
- Dua Lipa
- Hozier
- RAYE
Who will be performing at the MTV EMAs?
Hip-Hop legend Busta Rhymes is to receive the Global Icon Award at the ceremony, taking over the stage for a performance of his greatest hits. Joining him will be:
- Shawn Mendes
- Peso Pluma
- RAYE
- Teddy Swims
- The Warning
- Tyla
- LE SSERAFIM
- Pet Shop Boys with Manchester Camerata
The show will air on MTV and Paramount+ on Sunday 10 November.