With MTV confirming that the 2024 MTV European Music Awards (EMAs) will take place in Manchester, the rumour mill has been going crazy with which global music stars could be in attendance. Now, MTV has done us a favour and officially announced the first performers in the line-up of global artists set to take the stage at the 2024 MTV EMAs, taking place on Sunday 10th November in Manchester at Co-op Live.
Returning to the MTV EMAs stage to a packed-out audience at Manchester’s Co-op Live, international, critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter Rita Ora will soon become the show’s first three-time host. Rita Ora said: “I’m over the moon that I get to be back with my MTV family hosting the EMAs for the third time! The EMAs stage has become like another home for me, and this year’s show in Manchester is going to be absolutely incredible! We’ve got an amazing lineup of music performances and plenty of surprises in store. We’re all ‘mad fer it!”
Performers including RAYE, Shawn Mendes, Benson Boone, Teddy Swims and The Warning, Pet Shop Boys with the Manchester Camerata, LE SSERAFIM, Peso Pluma and TYLA will be taking to the stage in Manchester for the MTV EMAs. Here’s a run-down of the line-up so far:
- Pet Shop Boys with the Manchester Camerata – The duo will now receive the inaugural MTV EMA Pop Pioneers Award in recognition of their contribution to the world of pop music, including the groundbreaking sonic and visual spectacles they create for their fans. The award also honours their unique style, enduring influence, and their army of steadfast fans around the world. Pet Shop Boys’ MTV EMA performance will be in collaboration with the Manchester Camerata, an orchestra that has been working in Manchester and beyond since 1972.
- LE SSERAFIM – fearless K-pop quintet Kim Chaewon, Sakura, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha and Hong Eunchae are ready to take on the MTV EMA stage. In 2024, they were the first and only K-pop group to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 for two consecutive weeks.
- Peso Pluma – bringing his unique voice and unparalleled style to the MTV EMAs,Peso Pluma is revolutionising musica Mexicana with his ability to shine across multiple genres. A familiar face on the Billboard Charts, Peso has over 49 million monthly Spotify listeners, a string of star-powered collaborations with the likes of Karol G and Kali Uchis, and two record-breaking albums.
- TYLA – Known for her boundary-pushing style, Tyla brings a unique blend of pop and R&B infused with euphoric Amapiano sounds, reflecting her South African heritage and elevated by otherworldly production.
- Benson Boone – Benson Boone has rocketed to global stardom with his intimate, diaristic style. His viral smash-hit Beautiful Things from his debut album ‘Fireworks & Rollerblades‘ remains the most-streamed song in the world this year to date and is now certified 5X Platinum. Fresh off his MTV VMA win for ‘Best Alternative’, Boone now heads to Manchester to treat MTV EMA fans to a very special performance.
- RAYE – singer-songwriter RAYE is bringing her silky smooth vocals to the stage for her debut solo MTV EMA performance. One of the brightest stars in music today, RAYE holds eight Top 20 UK singles, five billion global Spotify streams and the Double Platinum song, Escapism., which was also the year’s highest-selling single from a female British artist.
- Shawn Mendes – Multi-platinum, GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes is set to make a highly anticipated return to the MTV EMAs. With the recent announcement of his forthcoming fifth studio album, Shawn, Mendes continues to captivate with his latest singles Why Why Why, Isn’t That Enough,andNobody Knows, which reflect the inspiration drawn from his travels and personal experiences over the past few years.
- Teddy Swims – Teddy Swims’ debut album ‘I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy‘ has resonated with fans around the world. Breakout 4x Platinum, Billboard Hot 100 Chart topping single Lose Control, has helped propel Swims to new heights with ‘Part 2’ to his album landing in January. Swims isn’t finished with 2024 yet, as he prepares to bring his powerhouse vocals to the MTV EMAs.
- The Warning -one of rock’s fastest-rising bands are set to make their mark on the MTV EMAs. As The Warning near the end of their headline world tour – having amassed hundreds of millions of streams and countless fans along the way – the Mexican-born sister trio now have their sights set on Manchester, hot off the success of their latest studio album ‘Keep Me Fed‘.
Additionally, Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale, plus screen stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Turner-Smith, Lucien Laviscount, GRAMMY Award-winning Hip-Hop icon LL COOL J plus mother-and-daughter musicians Neneh Cherry and Mabel will take to the stage as presenters. The 2024 MTV EMAs will be broadcast at 9pm GMT Sunday 10 November on MTV UK, Channel 5 and Pluto TV, and will be available on demand on Paramount+ from 12 November.
MTV Music Week will also take over some of Manchester’s most loved venues ahead of the 2024 MTV EMAs, over the week of November 5-9, featuring homegrown artists, unforgettable performances and industry workshops. For more information and tickets for MTV Music Week, head here.
Fans can vote for their favourites across categories including Best Song, Best Artist, and Best Collaboration here until 12am (European time) on November 6. The Biggest Fans winners will be voted for at a later date on social via @MTVEMA.
General ticket sale for the 2024 MTV EMAs is now on here.