Wednesday, October 30, 2013

The “2013 MTV EMA” will broadcast live from Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome on MTV on Sunday 10 November at 22:00 CAT



Kings Of Leon and Icona Pop to rock The “2013 MTV EMA”



The performances at the “2013 MTV EMA” are going to be EMAzing! Nashville rockers Kings of Leonand fun-loving Swedish duo Icona Popare the latest acts added to the incredible “2013 MTV EMA” line-up. Meanwhile, three-time “2013 MTV EMA” nominated Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto, two-time EMA nominee and singer Rita Ora, and acclaimed singer-songwriter, actress and Best PUSH nominee Bridgit Mendler are confirmed to present. 

Tweet this: Get ready, #MTVEMA & #Amsterdam - @KingsOfLeon and @iconapop to perform on Nov 10, and @JaredLeto, @RItaOra and @bridgitmendler to present!

The “2013 MTV EMA” will broadcast live on MTV (DStv Channel 130) on Sunday 10 November at 22:00 CAT from the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam (red carpet show commences 21:00 CAT). The primetime premiere on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) takes place at 19:30 CAT on Tuesday 12 November (red carpet show starts at 18;30 CAT).

Kings of LeonIcona Pop, Jared Leto, Rita Ora and Bridgit Mendler join previously announced performers Miley Cyrus, Robin Thicke, Snoop Dogg, Afrojack, Imagine Dragons, The Killers andKaty Perry; presenters Iggy Azalea, Ellie Goulding, Carice van Houtenand Colton Haynes; intergalactic MC Redfoo, backstage host Ariana Grande and special guest Ron BurgundyofAnchorman 2(Will Ferrell). 

Staging their second EMA performance ever is Kings of Leon, whose new album Mechanical Bull has scored rave reviews from critics. According to the New York Daily News, the album “boasts the most clear-eyed performances, finest writing and sharpest focus of KOL’s career,” while the UK’s Guardianhas declared that the “Southern boys are back at the top of their game.”

Meanwhile, the lovely ladies of Icona Pop will be making their EMA performance debut, while also celebrating three EMA nominations and a breakout year as one of MTV’s 2013 PUSH acts (MTV’s initiative that recognizes the most promising artists on the brink of becoming global superstars). Icona Pop’s hit single “I Love It” has topped more than 5 million sales worldwide and achieved platinum status in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand and Switzerland; two times platinum in the US; three times platinum in Sweden; four times platinum in Canada; five times platinum in Australia; and gold in the UK, Netherlands and Norway. 

“We are super excited to perform at the MTV EMAs! We hope you’re ready, because we’re ready, and we’re going to dance!” said Icona Pop

Leto’s band Thirty Seconds To Mars is nominated for three “2013 MTV EMA” awards (Best Video for “Up In The Air”, Best Alternative and Biggest Fans), while Rita Ora is up for Best Look and Best World Stage. Justin Timberlake and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis lead this year’s nominations with five nods each, while Lady GagaJustin Bieber, Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke are each up for four awards.Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Green Day, Daft Punk, Rudimental, Icona Pop and One Direction are each nominated for three awards. Artists with two EMA nods include Rihanna, Katy Perry, Eminem, Jay Z, Bastille, Imagine Dragons, The Killers, Paramore, Drake, Afrojack, Avicii, Calvin Harris and Iggy Azalea.

The MTV EMA – MTV’s global celebration of the hottest stars in music – 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. Fans can vote for EMA categories such asBest New, Best Live and more by visiting www.mtv.co.za.  Voting for EMA categories is open now until 00:59 CAT on Saturday 9 November 2013. 

The “2013 MTV EMA” 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 200+ digital media properties around the world. 

Bruce Gillmer and Richard Godfrey are Executive Producers for the “2013 MTV EMA”.
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