Performances by global stars such as Pet Shop Boys, Busta Rhymes, Raye, Shawn Mendes and Peso Pluma lit up the 2024 MTV EMAs at Manchester’s Co-op Live.

The show, which was hosted for a third time by Rita Ora, marked the awards’ 30th anniversary and was broadcast in over 150 countries.

Featuring a set inspired by Manchester’s music heritage and warehouse party legacy, last night’s (10 November) production was the first time the event had been staged in the city.

Benson Boone opened the show in acrobatic fashion, suspended in the air playing a golden grand piano, while other performers included The Warning, Le Sserafim, Teddy Swims and Tyla.

The inaugural MTV EMA Pop Pioneer recipients, Pet Shop Boys closed the show alongside local string players the Manchester Camerata with a cover of David Bowie’s All The Young Dudes followed by West End Girls, celebrating the single’s 40th anniversary.

Taylor Swift topped the winners list, netting trophies for Best Video with Fortnight (feat. Post Malone), Best Artist, Best Live and Best US Act. Swift, who sent a video acceptance speech from her tour in the US, was followed by three-time winner Tyla, who scooped her first ever MTV EMAs for Best Afrobeats, Best R&B and Best African Act.

The show also featured an emotional tribute to the late Liam Payne from Ora, who collaborated with the former One Direction singer on the 2018 hit For You (Fifty Shades Freed).

First held in Berlin, Germany in 1994, the EMAs had most recently been staged in the UK at London’s OVO Arena Wembley in 2017.

The 2023 EMAs were cancelled last October “out of an abundance of caution” amid the escalation of the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Full List of 2024 MTV EMA Winners

BEST SONG

Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso

BEST VIDEO

Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – Fortnight

BEST ARTIST

Taylor Swift

BEST COLLABORATION

LISA ft. Rosalía – New Woman

BEST NEW

Benson Boone

BEST POP

Ariana Grande

BEST AFROBEATS

Tyla

BEST ROCK

Liam Gallagher

BEST LATIN

Peso Pluma

BEST K-POP

Jimin

BEST ALTERNATIVE

Imagine Dragons

BEST ELECTRONIC

Calvin Harris

BEST HIP-HOP

Eminem

BEST R&B

Tyla

BEST LIVE

Taylor Swift

BEST PUSH

LE SSERAFIM

BIGGEST FANS

LISA

Full list of 2024 MTV EMA Worldwide Winners

BEST AFRICAN ACT

Tyla

BEST ASIA ACT

BINI

BEST AUSTRALIAN ACT

Sia

BEST AUSTRIAN ACT

RAF Camora

BEST BRASILIAN ACT

Pabllo Vittar

BEST CANADIAN ACT

Shawn Mendes

BEST CARIBBEAN ACT

Young Miko

BEST DUTCH ACT

Roxy Dekker

BEST FRENCH ACT

Pierre Garnier

BEST GERMAN ACT

AYLIVA

BEST INDIA ACT

Mali

BEST ISRAELI ACT

Noa Kirel

BEST ITALIAN ACT

Annalisa

BEST LAT AM CENTRAL ACT

Manuel Turizo

BEST LAT AM NORTH ACT

YeriMua

BEST LAT AM SOUTH ACT

Dillom

BEST NORDIC ACT

Zara Larsson

BEST POLISH ACT

Daria Zawiałow

BEST PORTUGUESE ACT

Bárbara Bandeira

BEST SPANISH ACT

Lola Indigo

BEST SWISS ACT

Nemo

BEST UK & IRELAND ACT

RAYE

BEST US ACT

Taylor Swift

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The 2024 MTV EMAs will take place in Manchester, UK, it has been confirmed.

The annual show will broadcast from Manchester’s brand-new, purpose-built live entertainment arena Co-op Live on MTV in over 150 countries on Sunday, 10 November.

Now in its 30th year, it will mark the first time the event has been staged in the city, and also marks its return to the UK after seven years.

“Co-op Live has been designed from the ground up to offer, at its core, a truly exceptional live music and fan experience, and we are delighted to be hosting an event which epitomises what our venue stands for,” says Gary Roden, Co-op Live executive director and GM. “We are honoured to become part of the MTV EMAs story, and to cement Manchester’s standing within the global live entertainment industry.”

First held in Berlin, Germany in 1994, the EMAs were last staged in the UK at London’s OVO Arena Wembley in 2017.

“Manchester is a dynamic and innovative city with the infrastructure to deliver a live music event of the scale of the MTV EMAs”

“The MTV EMAs is one of the biggest global music celebrations, bringing together local and international artists to create iconic performances for fans around the world,” says Bruce Gillmer, president of music, music talent, programming & events, Paramount, and chief content officer, music, Paramount+. “With music at the very heart of Manchester’s rich creative heritage, this vibrant city – with the state-of-the-art Co-op Live – will guarantee a supercharged 2024 show.”

The show will additionally be available in multiple territories on Pluto TV and on-demand on Paramount+.

“Manchester is a dynamic and innovative city with the infrastructure to deliver a live music event of the scale of the MTV EMAs,” adds Lee Sears, president, international markets advertising sales. “We look forward to spotlighting this world-class destination – and the cutting-edge Co-op Live arena – on the global stage.”

The 2023 MTV EMAs were cancelled last October “out of an abundance of caution” amid the escalation of the Israel-Gaza conflict.

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The 2023 MTV EMAs have been cancelled “out of an abundance of caution” amid the escalation of the Israel-Gaza conflict.

First held in Berlin, Germany in 1994, the annual awards show was due to take place in France at Paris Nord Villepinte on Sunday 5 November and broadcast live in more than 150 countries.

Around a dozen acts had been lined up to perform including Anne-Marie, David Guetta, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Jung Kook, Rema, Sabrina Carpenter and The Kid Laroi. Paris last hosted the awards in 1995.

“Given the volatility of world events, we have decided not to move forward with the 2023 MTV EMAs out of an abundance of caution for the thousands of employees, crew members, artists, fans, and partners who travel from all corners of the world to bring the show to life,” says a statement from awards organiser Paramount.

“As we watch the devastating events in Israel and Gaza continue to unfold, this does not feel like a moment for a global celebration”

As per the BBC, Palestinian health officials say more than 3,700 people have been killed in Gaza since Hamas attacked Israel on 7 October, killing more than 1,400 people. At least 260 people were killed after Hamas stormed trance music festival Supernova Sokkot as part of the coordinated offensive.

“The MTV EMAs are an annual celebration of global music,” adds the statement. “As we watch the devastating events in Israel and Gaza continue to unfold, this does not feel like a moment for a global celebration. With thousands of lives already lost, it is a moment of mourning. Voting is continuing and the winning artists will receive their MTV EMA Awards.”

Paramount adds that it is looking forward to hosting the MTV EMAs again in November 2024.

France has been on its highest security alert since the fatal stabbing of a schoolteacher in the town of Arras last week.

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