The nominations for the 2024 MTV EMAs have been announced, with Taylor Swift leading the pack with seven nominations, including major categories like Best Video, Best Pop, and Biggest Fans. Swift continues to dominate the music world with her impactful work, while other artists like Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, and Sabrina Carpenter each received five nominations. Additionally, first-time nominees Chappell Roan and Tyla are gaining recognition for their musical contributions, creating excitement for this year’s event.
The 2024 MTV EMAs will be held on Sunday, November 10, broadcasting live from Manchester, United Kingdom. The show will be available to a global audience, streaming live in various international territories via Pluto TV and on-demand on Paramount+. This ensures that viewers worldwide can tune in to see their favorite artists perform and win, reinforcing the EMAs’ global appeal and reach. Fans can expect a thrilling event filled with live performances and fan-voted awards that showcase the best in music.
The MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMAs) originated as an alternative to the MTV Video Music Awards in the United States, with the first ceremony being held in 1994. The EMAs highlight international and continental music talent, taking place annually in different countries, most often in the UK and Germany. Featuring performances by top artists, the show honors achievements across various musical genres, reflecting the diversity of the global music scene. Since 2007, fans have been able to vote online for their favorite artists across all major categories.
Notably, this year sees 19 first-time nominees vying for their inaugural win, including popular artists Tinashe and Jimin. The inclusion of these rising stars reflects the EMA’s commitment to celebrating both established artists and emerging talent. As the full nomination list is released, anticipation grows for what promises to be another unforgettable night celebrating the best in music and pop culture. Fans are encouraged to vote for their favorites to ensure their voices are heard in this year’s awards.
FULL LIST OF 2024 MTV EMA NOMINATIONS
BEST SONG
Ariana Grande – we can’t be friends (wait for your love)
Benson Boone – Beautiful Things
Beyoncé – TEXAS HOLD ‘EM
Billie Eilish – BIRDS OF A FEATHER
Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe!
Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso
BEST VIDEO
Ariana Grande – we can’t be friends (wait for your love)
Charli xcx – 360
Eminem – Houdini
Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
LISA ft. Rosalía – NEW WOMAN
Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – Fortnight
BEST ARTIST
Beyoncé
Billie Eilish
Post Malone
RAYE
Sabrina Carpenter
Taylor Swift
BEST COLLABORATION
Charli xcx & Billie Eilish – Guess featuring Billie Eilish
Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar – Like That
Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars – Die With A Smile
LISA ft. Rosalía – NEW WOMAN
Peso Pluma, Anitta – BELLAKEO
Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – Fortnight
BEST NEW
Ayra Starr
Benson Boone
Chappell Roan
LE SSERAFIM
Teddy Swims
The Last Dinner Party
Tyla
BEST POP
Ariana Grande
Billie Eilish
Camila Cabello
Charli xcx
Dua Lipa
Sabrina Carpenter
Taylor Swift
BEST AFROBEATS
Asake
Ayra Starr
Burna Boy
Rema
Tems
Tyla
BEST ROCK
Bon Jovi
Coldplay
Green Day
Kings of Leon
Lenny Kravitz
Liam Gallagher
The Killers
BEST LATIN
Anitta
Bad Bunny
KAROL G
Peso Pluma
Rauw Alejandro
Shakira
BEST K-POP
Jimin
Jung Kook
LE SSERAFIM
LISA
NewJeans
Stray Kids
BEST ALTERNATIVE
Fontaines D.C.
Hozier
Imagine Dragons
Lana Del Rey
Twenty One Pilots
YUNGBLUD
BEST ELECTRONIC
Calvin Harris
David Guetta
Disclosure
DJ Snake
Fred Again..
Swedish House Mafia
BEST HIP-HOP
Central Cee
Eminem
Kendrick Lamar
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Travis Scott
BEST R&B
Kehlani
SZA
Tinashe
Tyla
USHER
Victoria Monét
BEST LIVE
Adele
Coldplay
Doja Cat
RAYE
Taylor Swift
Travis Scott
BEST PUSH
Ayra Starr
Chappell Roan
Coco Jones
Flyana Boss
Jessie Murph
Laufey
LE SSERAFIM
Mark Ambor
Shaboozey
Teddy Swims
The Warning
Victoria Monét
BIGGEST FANS
Anitta
Ariana Grande
Beyoncé
Billie Eilish
Chappell Roan
Charli xcx
Katy Perry
LISA
Nicki Minaj
Sabrina Carpenter
Shawn Mendes
Taylor Swift
MTV EMA 2024 BEST REGIONAL ACT NOMINEES
BEST AFRICAN ACT
Asake
Ayra Starr
DBN Gogo
Diamond Platnumz
TitoM & Yuppe
Tyla
BEST ASIA ACT
BINI
ILLIT
Mahalini
MASDO
Sakurazaka46
BEST AUSTRALIAN ACT
Confidence Man
CYRIL
Kylie Minogue
Sia
The Kid LAROI
Troye Sivan
BEST AUSTRIAN ACT
Bilderbuch
Christina Stürmer
Esther Graf
Money Boy
RAF Camora
Wanda
BEST BRASILIAN ACT
Jão
Luisa Sonza
Matuê
Pabllo Vittar
Pedro Sampaio
BEST CANADIAN ACT
AR Paisley
Kaytranada
Nelly Furtado
Shawn Mendes
Tate McRae
BEST CARIBBEAN ACT
Eladio Carrion
Luar la L
Myke Towers
YovngChimi
Young Miko
BEST DUTCH ACT
Claude
Jonna Fraser
Mr. Belt & Wezol
Roxy Dekker
Son Mieux
BEST FRENCH ACT
Aya Nakamura
Dadju & Tayc
GIMS
Pierre Garnier
Slimane
Vitaa
BEST GERMAN ACT
AYLIVA
K.I.Z
Luciano
Pashanim
Shirin David
BEST INDIA ACT
Armaan Malik
Chirag Todi
Dee MC & EPR
Hanumankind
Kamakshi Khanna
Mali
BEST ITALIAN ACT
Angelina Mango
Annalisa
Ghali
Mahmood
The Kolors
BEST ISRAELI ACT
Agam Buhbut
Anna Zak
Noa Kirel
Shahar Saul
Shahar Tavoch
BEST LAT AM CENTRAL ACT
Beele
Blessd
Kapo
Manuel Turizo
Sofia Castro
BEST LAT AM NORTH ACT
Danna
El Malilla
Gabito Ballesteros
Natanael Cano
YeriMua
BEST LAT AM SOUTH ACT
Dillom
Emilia
Luck Ra
Maria Becerra
Trueno
BEST NORDIC ACT
Alesso
girl in red
Laufey
Swedish House Mafia
Zara Larsson
BEST POLISH ACT
Daria Zawiałow
Kacperczyk
Kwiat Jabłoni
Pro8l3m
Zalewski
BEST PORTUGUESE ACT
Bárbara Bandeira
Bárbara Tinoco
Dillaz
Ivandro
Slow J
BEST SPANISH ACT
Ana Mena
Belén Aguilera
Dani Fernández
Lola Indigo
Mikel Izal
BEST SWISS ACT
Benjamin Amaru
Faber
Nemo
Priya Ragu
Stress
BEST UK & IRELAND ACT
Central Cee
Charli xcx
Chase & Status
Dua Lipa
Hozier
RAYE
BEST US ACT
Ariana Grande
Beyoncé
Kendrick Lamar
Sabrina Carpenter
Taylor Swift
