29th February, 2024
- Music’s biggest global celebration to take place at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena will air live on MTV, DStv Ch. 322 and GOtv Ch. 72 on Sunday, 10th November 2024
MTV today confirmed that the 2024 MTV EMAs will take place in Manchester, UK. Now in its 30th year, this is the first time that music’s biggest global celebration will be staged in the city, and it also marks its epic return to the UK.
Broadcasting from Manchester’s brand-new, purpose-built live entertainment arena Co-op Live on MTV via DStv Channel 322 and GOtv Channel 72 on Sunday, 10th November, the show will honour and unite music’s brightest stars.
“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.
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,” 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 with the infrastructure to deliver a live music event of the scale of the MTV EMAs. We look forward to spotlighting this world-class destination – and the cutting-edge Co-op Live arena – on the global stage.”
Councillor Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council, 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 best MTV EMAs 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 Live added: “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. We are honoured to become part of the MTV EMAs story, and to cement Manchester’s standing within the global live entertainment industry.”