MTV today confirmed that theย 2024 MTV EMAsย will take place in Manchester.
Now in its 30th year, this is the first time ever that musicโs biggest global celebration will be staged in the city, and also marks its epic return to the UKย [UK VERSION ONLY: after 7 years]. Broadcasting from Manchesterโs brand-new, purpose-built live entertainment arenaย Co-op Liveย on MTV in over 150 countries onย Sunday, 10th November,ย the show will honour and unite musicโs brightest stars. The show will additionally be available in multiple territories on Pluto TV and on-demand on Paramount+.
Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount, and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+ said:
โTheย MTV EMAsย is one of the biggest global music celebrations, bringing together local and international artists to create iconic performances for fans around the world.ย With music at the very heart of Manchesterโs rich creative heritage, this vibrant city – with the state-of-the-artย Co-op Liveย – will guarantee a supercharged 2024 show.โ
Lee Sears, President, International Markets Advertising Sales,ย commented:ย
โManchester is a dynamic and innovative city with the infrastructure to deliver a live music event of the scale of theย MTV EMAs. We look forward to spotlighting this world-class destinationย โ and the cutting-edgeย Co-op Liveย arena โ on the global stage.โย
Councillor Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council,ย said:
“As a city that is known the world over for our legendary music scene, MTV could not have picked a better place for this year’s EMAs. With the expertise, experience and reputation we also have for delivering successful, world-class events, we’re confident Manchester will provide a superb platform for the bestย MTV EMAsย yet, and look forward to welcoming MTV and the global music community to our city for what is set to be an epic celebration of music and artists. Manchester meets MTV – we can’t wait!”
Gary Roden, Executive Director and General Manager, Co-op Liveย added:
โCo-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. We are honoured to become part of theย MTV EMAsย story, and to cement Manchesterโs standing within the global live entertainment industry.โ
Fans can stay up-to-date with all thingsย MTV EMAsย by heading to the website or following the show onย Instagram,ย Snapchat,ย X,ย TikTokย andย Facebookย and follow the social conversation using #MTVEMA.ย
