MTV is proud to announce that U2, one of the greatest rock bands of all time, will perform at the 2014 MTV EMA. The MTV EMA is one of the biggest global music events of the year that celebrates the hottest artists from around the world.
This will be the fourth time U2 have been part of the MTV EMA, having performed in Rotterdam in 1997, Stockholm in 2000 and from Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate in 2009. The 2014 MTV EMA will broadcast live to MTV channels worldwide from the SSE Hydro in Glasgow on Monday, 10 November at 2am (TH/WIB) and 3am (SG/MY/PH)*.
U2’s previous MTV EMA appearances include performances of ‘Pop Muzik / Mofo’ in Rotterdam (1997), ‘Beautiful Day’ in Stockholm (2000) and ‘One / Magnificent’ and ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday’ with Jay Z in Berlin (2009).
Globalhip hop superstar Nicki Minaj is set to host the 2014 MTV EMA.
Calvin Harris, Charli XCX, Kiesza, Royal Blood, Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeranand Nicki Minaj have been previously confirmed to perform at the 2014 MTV EMA.
British rock legend Ozzy Osbourne will be honoured with the Global Icon Award and will be in Glasgow to accept his award.
Fans can vote now for their favourite artists across all 2014 MTV EMA categories at mtvema.com. Voting closes on 9 November 2014 at 6:59am SGT.
The 2014 MTV EMA sponsored by essence, Europe’s No.1 cosmetics brand**, will air across MTV’s global network of more than 60 channels reaching nearly 700 million households around the world as well as through syndication. In addition, its convergent programming and content will reach the entire interactive community, via MTV’s more than 200 digital media properties around the world. The 2014 MTV EMA will broadcast on Monday, 10 November at 2am (TH/WIB) and 3am (SG/MY/PH)* from the SSE Hydro in Glasgow. It repeats on the same day at 7pm (WIB), 8pm (SG/PH) and 9pm (MY), and on Tuesday, 11 November at 1pm (TH).
The MTV EMA – one of the biggest global music events of the year – recognizes artists from around the world and across genres, and brings together music fans everywhere for a one-of-a-kind experience in the weeks leading up to and at the show. Bruce Gillmer and Richard Godfrey are Executive Producers for the 2014 MTV EMA.