2023 MTV Europe Music Awards

The 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards were planned to take place on 5 November 2023 at the Paris Nord Villepinte in Paris, France.[1] The ceremony was cancelled on 19 October due to the Israel–Hamas war, becoming the first EMAs to be cancelled in its history.[2][3]

2023 MTV Europe Music Awards
LocationParis Nord Villepinte, Paris, France
Most awardsTaylor Swift (3)
Most nominationsTaylor Swift (7)
Websitemtvema.com
Television/radio coverage
Network
Produced byBruce Gilmer
Richard Godfrey
Debbie Phillips
Chloe Mason
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Announcement and cancellation

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On 11 May 2023, MTV announced that the awards show would be held in Paris; the city hosted the ceremony for the first time in 1995.[4] The planned performers and presenters were announced on 17 October 2023.[5]

On 19 October 2023, Paramount Global announced the cancellation of the ceremony due to the 2023 Israel–Hamas war, and France's terrorism high alert and airports security threats.[6][7] It was the first time that an EMAs was cancelled in its history. Despite this, the voting remained open until 31 October and the winning artists, who were revealed on 5 November, received their awards at a later date.[8][9]

Nominees and winners

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The nominees were first revealed by Billboard Brasil on 3 October 2023.[10] MTV officially revealed them on 4 October.[11][12] Taylor Swift led the nominations with seven, followed by Olivia Rodrigo and SZA with six nominations, and Doja Cat, Måneskin, Miley Cyrus and Nicki Minaj each with 4 nominations.[13] The winners were revealed on 5 November.[14] Taylor Swift was the most awarded artist with three wins, followed by Nicki Minaj and Jungkook with two each.

Best Song Best Video
Best Artist Best Collaboration
Best New Best Group
Best Pop Best Rock
Best Alternative Best Electronic
Best Hip-Hop Best R&B
Best Latin Best K-Pop
Best Afrobeats Best Live
Best Push Biggest Fans

Regional awards

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Europe
Best Dutch Act Best French Act
Best German Act Best Hungarian Act
  • Ajsa Luna
    • Analog Balaton
    • Beton.Hofi
    • Co Lee
    • Hundred Sins
Best Israeli Act Best Italian Act
Best Nordic Act Best Polish Act
Best Portuguese Act Best Spanish Act
Best Swiss Act Best UK & Ireland Act
Africa
Best African Act
Asia
Best Indian Act Best Asia Act
Australia and New Zealand
Best Australian Act Best New Zealand Act
Americas
Best Brazilian Act Best Canadian Act
Best Caribbean Act Best Latin America North Act
Best Latin America Central Act Best Latin America South Act
Best US Act

References

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  1. ^ Grein, Paul (11 May 2023). "Paris Is Chosen as Host City for 2023 MTV EMAs". Billboard. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  2. ^ Huston, Caitlin (19 October 2023). "MTV EMA Awards Canceled Due to Hamas-Israel Conflict". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  3. ^ Grein, Paul (19 October 2023). "2023 MTV EMAs Canceled Due to 'Volatility of World Events'". Billboard. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  4. ^ Ramachandran, Naman (11 May 2023). "MTV EMAs to Head to Paris". Variety. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  5. ^ Grein, Paul (17 October 2023). "Jung Kook, The Kid LAROI, Sabrina Carpenter & More Set to Perform at 2023 MTV EMAs". Billboard. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  6. ^ Paul, Larisha (19 October 2023). "2023 MTV EMAs Canceled Amid Israel-Gaza Conflict: 'It Is a Moment of Mourning'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  7. ^ Whittock, Jesse (19 October 2023). "Paramount Cancels 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards Citing Israel-Gaza Crisis". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  8. ^ "MTV awards cancelled over Israel-Gaza conflict". BBC News. 19 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  9. ^ Shafer, Ellise (19 October 2023). "MTV EMAs Canceled Amid Israel-Hamas War: 'This Does Not Feel Like a Moment for a Global Celebration'". Variety. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  10. ^ "MTV EMA 2023: Anitta, Kevin O Chris e Matuê são indicados". Billboard Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). 3 October 2023. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  11. ^ Kaufman, Gil (4 October 2023). "Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and SZA Lead 2023 MTV EMAs Nominations: See List". Billboard. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  12. ^ Seemayer, Zach (4 October 2023). "2023 MTV EMAs Nominations: Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, SZA and More!". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  13. ^ Skinner, Tom (4 October 2023). "MTV EMAs 2023 nominations revealed". NME. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  14. ^ "MTV Recognizes Artists with 2023 MTV EMA Awards". www.mtvema.com. Retrieved 5 November 2023.