MTV has announced an extensive first lineup of performers for the 2017 MTV EMAs including Grammy nominated and multi-platinum superstar Demi Lovato; singer-songwriter and global sensation Shawn Mendes; pop songstress Kesha, the artist behind one of the most powerful anthems of the year, “Praying”; global breakout artist Camila Cabello; acclaimed rockers The Killers and London's own hometown hero, formidable chart topping artist Stormzy.
International actress Natalie Dormer, currently on stage in London’s West End starring in Venus in Fur, indie pop singer and Internet sensation Madison Beer and pop singer and actress Sabrina Carpenter are set to present awards at the show.
For the 2017 MTV EMAs, Shawn Mendes is nominated for “Best Song” for “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back,” and has also earned nods in the “Best Artist,” “Best Pop,” “Biggest Fans” and “Best Canadian Act” categories. Demi Lovato and Camila Cabello are also both up for “Best Pop,” and The Killers are nominated for “Best Rock.” Stormzy is up for “Best UK & Ireland Act.” The artists join previously announced performer and this year’s 2017 MTV EMA host Rita Ora, who will be performing her highly-anticipated new single.
Additional performers and presenters will be announced in the coming weeks.
The 2017 MTV EMAs, one of the biggest global music events of the year that celebrates the hottest artists from around the world, will broadcast to MTV channels worldwide from The SSE Arena, Wembley in London on Sunday, 12 November at 8:00pm GMT and will air LIVE on MTVph on November 13, Monday—Red Carpet at 3 AM and Main Show at 4 AM. The repeat telecast airs on the same day: Red Carpet at 7 PM and Main Show at 8 PM.
Full list of the 2017 MTV EMA nominees can be found here — voting is open until 11 November at 10:59pm GMT / 11:59pm CET.
James Reid is up for the Best Southeast Asian Act Award. He released his new album Palm Dreams earlier this year, and has won over a multitude of fans across the country. Follow this link and cast your vote all day! http://www.mtvema.com/en-asia/vote#best-southeast-asia-act
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About the 2017 MTV EMAS
The 2017 MTV EMAs, will broadcast LIVE across the globe on Sunday, 12th November at 8:00PM GMT** from The SSE Arena, Wembley in London, England in partnership with #LondonIsOpen. One of the biggest global music events of the year that celebrates the hottest artists from around the world, the MTV EMAs bring music fans a unique, multi-platform experience across MTV’s global network of more than 60 channels and over 300 digital media properties and platforms. Follow @MTVEMA on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat (@MTVEMA) and Instagram, and join the conversation with #MTVEMA. Bruce Gillmer and Richard Godfrey are Executive Producers for the 2017 MTV EMAs. Debbie Phillips and Chloe Mason are Producers. Hamish Hamilton is Director. For MTV EMA news, updates and press materials please visit press.mtvema.com.
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