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MTV EMA seated tickets to go on sale via public ballot
Hot on the heels of the news that hip-hop superstar Nicki Minaj will host the MTV EMA and Ed Sheeran and Ariana Grande are to perform (with many more names to be announced), MTV has revealed how fans can be part of the highly anticipated show, which will be broadcast at 9pm (UK) on Sunday 9 November from the SSE Hydro, Glasgow.
- The network will be making seated tickets available to purchase via a public ballot (created in conjunction with Ticketmaster) that went live from 1200 UK today, Wednesday 8 October until 1200 UK, Monday 13 October 2014.
- Fans should register via the ballot which can be found at http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/MTVEMA?c
- The ballot will be live for 5 days, at which point the system will randomly select from those that applied. Those selected will be sent an email on Friday 17 October with a link to Ticketmaster and a personal password to purchase tickets to the MTV EMA.
- A maximum of 4 tickets can be bought by any one person and tickets will be priced as follows:
- Seated, off-camera, unrestricted view of the show: £65
- Seated, off-camera, restricted view of the show: £40
- Ticketholders under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
- MTV EMA seated tickets are only available from Ticketmaster, and only via the MTV EMA public ballot.
- The network urges fans not buy tickets from illegal sources as they will not be valid for the 2014 MTV EMA.
- In addition, thousands more standing tickets will be made available for fans via a public casting for enthusiastic music lovers to be in on-camera positions as part of the show itself. The 2014 MTV EMA Casting will take place on 1 & 2 November in Glasgow with full details to be revealed in the coming weeks.
- Competitions to win standing tickets to watch the live show from an exclusive area at the MTV EMA – the ‘Hyperspace’ - are also running across a variety of media outlets locally and internationally.
Commented EVP, Music/Talent Programming & Events and Executive Producer of the MTV EMA, Bruce Gillmer: “We really appreciate our warm welcome from the people of Glasgow and we want as many local fans as possible to be part of our flagship international event. The incredible energy of Glasgow ‘s music fans will be a key driver for the MTV EMA… we want the artists and fans around the world to truly FEEL IT!”
Councillor Gordon Matheson, Leader of Glasgow City Council and Chair of Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, said: “The public ballot and the casting opportunities announced today will allow thousands of local music fans to be at the heart of one of the world’s greatest music events in their city. The people of Glasgow love their music; we’ve got the best audiences for music events in the UK, which makes the city a must-play destination for any global act. Combined with our award-winning SSE Hydro, which will provide a spectacular backdrop to the show, and the myriad of world-class talent set to grace the stage the atmosphere on the night is sure to be electric.”
Paul Bush OBE, Chief Operating Officer for EventScotland said: “Scotland is the perfect stage for events, and today’s announcement has revealed how fans can be part of what will undoubtedly be an incredible night in Glasgow. With the ballot kicking off this week and the public casting to follow in early November, there are lots of opportunities for people to get involved and we’ll look forward further announcements from MTV over the next few weeks! The line-up is already looking out-of-this-world and the fans in the arena will most certainly add to the buzz.”
Nominations to the 2014 MTV EMA revealed that Katy Perry leads the race with nominations in seven categories, while Ariana Grande follows closely with nods in six categories. Pharrell Williams and 5 Seconds of Summer are each up for five awards. One Direction, Nicki Minaj, Iggy Azalea, Eminem, Sam Smith and Kiesza all received four MTV EMA nominations each
The 2014 MTV EMA sponsored by essence, Europe's No.1 cosmetics brand** and Someone Like Me, a global sex education campaign partnership between Durex and MTV Staying Alive Foundation,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 Sunday, November 9th at 9pm UK from the SSE Hydro in Glasgow.
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. Bruce Gillmer and Richard Godfrey are Executive Producers for the 2014 MTV EMA. The 2014 MTV EMA marks the first time that the show will be held in Glasgow, Scotland and has received support from Glasgow City Marketing Bureau and EventScotland. Follow @MTVEMA and check #MTVEMA on Twitter and find us on Instagram or Facebook. For MTV EMA news, updates and press materials please visit press.mtvema.com or follow us @VIMN_PR.
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**Euromonitor, IRI, Nielsen in units 2013
About MTV
MTV is the world’s premier youth entertainment brand. With a global reach of more than a half-billion households, MTV is the cultural home of the millennial generation, music fans and artists, and a pioneer in creating innovative programming for young people. MTV reflects and creates pop culture with its award-winning content built around compelling storytelling, music discovery and activism across TV, online and mobile. Outside of the United States, MTV is part of Viacom International Media Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.
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