The nominations for the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) have officially been revealed, setting the stage for a thrilling 30th anniversary ceremony. The event will take place at the state-of-the-art Co-op Live arena in Manchester on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Fans worldwide can tune in to watch the live broadcast on MTV UK, Channel 5, and Pluto TV, while on-demand streaming will be available via Paramount+ starting November 12.
This year’s nominations feature an impressive mix of global superstars and rising talents across various genres, with Taylor Swift once again leading the pack. She has secured multiple nominations, including Best Artist, Best Video for her collaboration with Post Malone on Fortnight, and Best Pop. Taylor is joined in the Best Artist category by heavyweights like Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Post Malone, RAYE, and Sabrina Carpenter.
Major Categories and Nominees:
Best Song: This highly competitive category includes Ariana Grande’s We Can’t Be Friends (Wait For Your Love), Benson Boone’s Beautiful Things, Beyoncé’s Texas Hold ‘Em, Billie Eilish’s Birds of a Feather, Chappell Roan’s Good Luck, Babe!, and Sabrina Carpenter’s Espresso.
Best Video: Ariana Grande leads again with We Can’t Be Friends (Wait For Your Love), along with Charli XCX for 360, Eminem’s Houdini, Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like Us, Lisa and Rosalía’s collaboration New Woman, and Taylor Swift with Post Malone for Fortnight.
Best Collaboration: Notable collaborations include Charli XCX & Billie Eilish’s Guess, Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar’s Like That, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars for Die With A Smile, and Lisa’s duet with Rosalía on New Woman. Taylor Swift and Post Malone’s collaboration on Fortnight also made the cut, further solidifying their impact this year.
Genre Highlights:
Best Rock: Legendary acts like Bon Jovi, Coldplay, Green Day, and Kings of Leon are all vying for the top spot alongside Lenny Kravitz and Liam Gallagher. The Killers also make a strong appearance in this category, promising stiff competition.
Best Hip-Hop: Fans of rap and hip-hop will be thrilled to see nominees like Central Cee, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj, and Travis Scott contending for this title.
Best K-Pop: As K-pop continues to take over the global music scene, artists such as Jimin and Jung Kook (of BTS fame), LE SSERAFIM, Lisa, NewJeans, and Stray Kids battle it out for the prestigious Best K-Pop award.
Best Alternative: Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C. received multiple nods, including Best Alternative. They share the category with seasoned artists like Hozier, Imagine Dragons, Lana Del Rey, Twenty One Pilots, and Yungblud.
Best Afrobeats: The growing popularity of Afrobeats is evident with nominees like Asake, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, and Tyla leading the category.
First-Time Nominees:
Nineteen artists have received their first MTV EMA nominations this year, including Chappell Roan, who is having an extraordinary year with nominations for Best Song, Best New, Best Push, and Biggest Fans. Other first-time nominees include Fontaines D.C., Fred Again.., and BTS’ Jimin, who is making his solo debut in the Best K-Pop category.
Fan Voting and Regional Categories:
Fan participation is a crucial part of the EMAs, and voting is open until November 6, 2024, at 12 a.m. CET (or November 5, 11 p.m. GMT). Fans from around the globe can vote for their favorites across major categories like Best Song, Best Artist, and Best Collaboration. In addition, viewers from 23 regions worldwide will be able to support their local talents in the Best Regional Act categories.
Other Notable Nominees:
Best Live: Adele, Coldplay, Doja Cat, RAYE, Taylor Swift, and Travis Scott are up for the prestigious Best Live award, highlighting their exceptional performances this year.
Best Push: Rising stars like Ayra Starr, Chappell Roan, Coco Jones, Flyana Boss, Jessie Murph, and LE SSERAFIM are among the names contending for Best Push, showcasing the future of global music.
Biggest Fans: This category honors the most dedicated fanbases, with nominees including Anitta, Ariana Grande, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Katy Perry, Lisa, Nicki Minaj, and Taylor Swift.
The 2024 MTV EMAs promise to be a night full of memorable moments and epic performances. Fans are eagerly anticipating the results and the opportunity to celebrate their favorite artists.
For more details and the full list of nominations, visit the official MTV EMA website
