MTV Music Awards 2008

[AK1]

City in running for MTV Awards Dec 13 2006

EXCLUSIVE by Sam Lister, Liverpool Daily Post

THE most glamorous and successful names in pop and rock are set to descend on the city for the MTV Europe Music Awards.

Liverpool is bidding to host the ceremony during Capital of Culture year and is at a crucial stage of negotiations.

It has made it on to the shortlist and is now vying with other major European cities for the November, 2008, event.

Securing the deal would give the city global exposure with more than 14m viewers expected to tune in.

An economic study by independent consultants reported £8.9m worth of direct economic benefit for Scotland when Edinburgh hosted the awards three years ago. Hotel bookings alone were valued at £2.2m.

Last night, leading figures in the city’s music industry said it would be a major coup for the city.

Singer Thomas Lang, who runs the 3345 bar, said: “This would be fantastic for Liverpool.

“It would be recognition of the city’s musical past and its future. And it would show that there is more to us than just The Beatles.”

Oxygen Music’s Pete Byrne, managing director of Parr Street studios, said: “This will be a fantastic chance for the biggest names in music to find out what Liverpool has to offer.

“Music is at the heart of our city and the number of singers and bands to come out of it shows that, so there would be no better place for MTV to hold its awards.”

The awards were started in 1994 by MTV Europe as an alternative to the channel’s American awards.

[Kev]

That's really good news if it happens.

[Paul D]

That's really good news if it happens.

It's probably a big If though,this would be an amazing coup for the city in 2008 but it's probably early days in the decision making nothing may ever come of it,I hope i'm wrong though.

[drone_pilot]

Liverpool's new Echo Arena will host next year's MTV Europe Music
Awards ceremony, organisers have announced.

It will be the third time the annual event has been held in the UK, following
shows in London in 1996 and Edinburgh in 2003.

"Not only is it the European Capital of Culture next year but the influence of
its rich musical heritage is still felt today," producer Richard Godfrey said.

BBC Read More (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7070936.stm)

[Ged]

Is right - we should relish in it too - Liverpool is the detroit and the Nashville of the UK. Our wall of fame proves that - more No.1s than anywhere else.

[lindylou]

Great news, I just heard it on the radio. :)

[Max]

Wonder who will host It.

I can Imagine someone like Snoop's language fitting In with the scousers In the crowd.

[Paul D]

Yeah because nobody else swears anywhere else? :rolleyes:

This is massive news,this proved to me that Liverpool is firmly back on the map.The new arena will benefit from all the free publicity it will get and can use this to it's advantage in trying to get future events.Also Liverpool will be beamed into 1 Billion homes Worldwide because of this,over 2 Billion if you count the Grand National and the British Open golf,next year's already a success.:PDT_Aliboronz_24:

[Ged]

It's truly remarkable and ridiculous that our city with our sporting, musical and theatre heritage has had to wait so long for an arena like this. The conference centre is also filling up with bookings which will bring more prestige to the city and will boost its economy.

We now need to start concentrating on the outlying areas and not just the arterial routes.

[Kev]

Its fabulous news, what great news!!!!!!

[The Gardens]

Excellent news, let's hope it is the first of many.

[nish]

Im not too sure about this myself..

[AngelCake]

I don't watch MTV but if it is a big event I think it's great news.Hopefully it will be a good showcase for our city.A big arena is welcome too! Going to Manchester to see a group/comedian is ridiculous

[Paul D]

I don't watch MTV but if it is a big event I think it's great news.Hopefully it will be a good showcase for our city.A big arena is welcome too! Going to Manchester to see a group/comedian is ridiculous

It's a massive event and although it's not to most peoples tastes it's impact on the city will be unbelievable.It will be beamed into a Billion homes across the World and will be all over the news,if people want to ignore us next year they'll have a job trying to believe me.It mainly takes place in Capital cities just to give you an idea on how big of a deal it really is for us.The arena's not even built yet and it's attracted one of the biggest events in Europe so it just goes to show the pulling power that Liverpool has,I'm over the moon with this news.:D

[Ged]

Clearly good news - hotel bookings being snatched up already.

http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/tm_headline=music-fans-rush-to-book-hotels-for-mtv-europe-music-awards%26method=full%26objectid=20043616%26siteid= 50061-name_page.html

[Kev]

MORE than 2,500 hotel room nights have already been booked for the staging of the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs), the Daily Post can reveal. Read (http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2007/11/01/mtv-european-music-awards-emas-liverpool-hotel-rush-begins-64375-20041972/)

[Klaatu]

This is great news for the City...But, when the council have given a 24hr head start on their staff and families for tickets before the rest of us (Remember Maccas Kings Dock gig?)...I wonder who will actually be able to go.

Am I being too cynical here?

[Paul D]

There wont be many tickets going to the general public anyway,they've already stated that.It's still massive for the city though,they reckon you get about £33 million pounds worth of free advertising aswell as the boost to the city's profile,It'll be great for the city.

[Klaatu]

Yeah...I guess you're right.
It would be nice to go though.

[stamper91]

are the tickets on sale yet if so how much r they. ta

[Kev]

MTV music bosses today unveiled the categories up for grabs at this year?s European Music Awards being staged at the ECHO arena. Read (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-news/local-news/2008/08/26/which-rock-stars-get-your-mtv-vote-100252-21602123/)

[Kev]

BOGUS tickets for this year?s MTV Europe Music Awards in Liverpool are being touted for thousands of pounds on the internet. Read (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-news/local-news/2008/08/30/mtv-europe-music-awards-fake-tickets-warning-100252-21636911/)

[Max]

Doesn't say who's hosting It yet.

Hope It's someone cool.

[munchkim]

If you want to enter the ballot for tickets to this event and are prepared to cough up over ?60 if successful follow this link

MTV Europe Music Awards 2008 :: 06.11.08 :: Liverpool, UK (http://ema.mtv.co.uk/)

[Kev]

LIVERPOOL is today anticipating its most star-studded event of the year, after it was confirmed R&B superstar Beyonc? Knowles will perform at the city?s MTV Europe Music Awards. Read (http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/09/29/beyonc-to-star-at-mtv-awards-64375-21919571/)

[Kev]

LEGENDARY eighties pop icon Rick Astley is the surprise inclusion in a shortlist for a Best Act Ever music award, to be handed out in Liverpool next month. Read (http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/10/02/craze-brings-eighties-icon-to-mtv-awards-64375-21944986/)

[Klaatu]

LEGENDARY eighties pop icon Rick Astley is the surprise inclusion in a shortlist for a Best Act Ever music award, to be handed out in Liverpool next month. Read (http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/10/02/craze-brings-eighties-icon-to-mtv-awards-64375-21944986/)

Best act ever:PDT_Xtremez_12:

[Max]

LEGENDARY eighties pop icon Rick Astley is the surprise inclusion in a shortlist for a Best Act Ever music award, to be handed out in Liverpool next month. Read (http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/10/02/craze-brings-eighties-icon-to-mtv-awards-64375-21944986/)

:lol:Been Rickrolled many times when hippies disguise the links.

[sunnysidehotel]

You can still apply for tickets online until the end of this weekend

[angieisthebest]

I think Russell Brand is the host

[Kev]

CONTROVERSIAL American singer Pink, Duffy, The Killers and Kid Rock will perform at the city?s MTV Europe Music Awards. Read (http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-news/local-news/2008/10/06/pink-kid-rock-and-the-killers-named-for-mtv-europe-music-awards-100252-21974806/)

[Max]

Saw Kid Rock live In Brixton London about 5 years ago, good performer.:PDT_Piratz_26::PDT_Piratz_26:


I think Russell Brand is the host

Boooooooo, he's just like some bland hippy. Last years awards got Snoop Dogg who would of been better since he's funny.

[Kev]

SINGER Katy Perry will host the 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards at the Echo Arena, Liverpool, it was announced this morning. Read (http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/10/13/katy-perry-to-host-2008-mtv-europe-music-awards-in-liverpool-64375-22023086/)

[Kev]

Katy Perry [this year's presenter] poses with a knife to look 'edgy'.....

quality :PDT_Xtremez_42::rolleyes:

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/10/22/article-1079598-023399D1000005DC-496_468x329_popup.jpg (http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/10/22/article-1079598-023399D1000005DC-496_468x329_popup.jpg)

she kisses girls [and likes it apparently] and now poses with weapons, what's next?

[Klaatu]

Disgusting photograph...Stupid woman:PDT_Xtremez_12::eek:

[Kev]

yep, 'specially as we had a fatal knife attack in the city too. Silly 'girl'.

[Kev]

TAKE THAT will perform at the 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards in Liverpool, it was announced today. The 2008 Awards will be broadcast live from the Echo Arena, Liverpool on Thursday, November 6 Read (http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/10/22/take-that-to-play-2008-mtv-europe-music-awards-64375-22091889/)

[Kev]

STARS Kanye West and Estelle are the latest big names confirmed to appear at the MTV European Music Awards. Read (http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/10/27/mtv-date-for-kanye-west-and-estelle-100252-22126937/)

The whole thing has been tainted by that kid presenter they've got this year. I hope the audience boos her.

[plom3]

Hey, does anybody know what time people will start arriving for the awards/leaving the awards on thursday. i'm doing a rado feature and wanted to get asome vox pops on what people thought of the awards and the outcomes of the winners. cheers :PDT_Aliboronz_24:

[Max]

Katy Perry [this year's presenter] poses with a knife to look 'edgy'.....

quality :PDT_Xtremez_42::rolleyes:

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/10/22/article-1079598-023399D1000005DC-496_468x329_popup.jpg (http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/10/22/article-1079598-023399D1000005DC-496_468x329_popup.jpg)

she kisses girls [and likes it apparently] and now poses with weapons, what's next?

Apparently the Daily Mail didn't say that picture was taken In 2006.

If Ice Cream was a crime and someone posed with It, the daily mail would make a fuss out of It.

Hopefully more of the presenter than the acts will be shown.:PDT_Aliboronz_24:

[Kev]

LIVERPOOL is set to benefit from ?50m of positive coverage as a result of hosting the MTV Europe Awards tomorrow, it was estimated last night. Read (http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/11/05/eyes-of-europe-on-liverpool-for-mtv-awards-64375-22186085/)

[plom3]

does anybody know what would be a good time to get down to the arena tomorrow to get vox pops of the audience etc? ta :)

[Max]

LIVERPOOL is set to benefit from ?50m of positive coverage as a result of hosting the MTV Europe Awards tomorrow, it was estimated last night. Read (http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/11/05/eyes-of-europe-on-liverpool-for-mtv-awards-64375-22186085/)

Only goes to the hotels, shops, clubs and where ever else they spend there money though.

Will the council tax the places enough for the money to benefit the public?

[kevin]

Only goes to the hotels, shops, clubs and where ever else they spend there money though.

Will the council tax the places enough for the money to benefit the public?

Yes, but the people who work in those hotels, shops, clubs etc. will spend a lot of it locally so the local economy as a whole benefits. They'll spend it on food, clothes, entertainment etc. so the people who work in those areas will then gain, second hand, from the money initially spent by visitors to the event. This goes on endlessly, the initial spend resulting in a trickle down effect to most in the locality. It's standard economic theory called the multiplier effect - and one of the key reasons tourism is desired by destination. It's not all positive, as there will be leakages (some of the income from the event will be spent outside the city), but, on balance, the local economy has gained significantly.

[Ged]

Hear hear and the overiding question at the end of the day is: 'Would we rather have it than not have it' and the answer has to be a resounding 'Yes' because you can never know the extra potential spin offs too like people coming back here or other organisations seeing how well it went and wanting a piece of the action or even the rich and famous investing in a waterfront apartment etc etc....

[Kev]

Whats also important is changing the perceptions of general members of the public. This year everyone up and down the country, europe and world wide have been bamboozled with us in the spotlight for world class events.

Other Uk cities can only dream of this much positive publicity compacted into one year!

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With a bit of controversy, some blasts from the past and a whole lot of glamour, the MTV Europe Music Awards arrive in Liverpool tonight.

Stars such as Beyonce Knowles, Duffy, Sir Paul McCartney and Kanye West are attending the event - with all up for gongs.

Welsh singer Duffy leads the award nominations with Britney Spears and Coldplay.

Each have been shortlisted in three categories, including the Album of the Year - with the likes of Leona Lewis and Alicia Keys the competition.

Brit boy band Take That will also return to the MTV stage to perform their new single Greatest Day live for the first time.

The band performed at the first EMAs in Berlin 15 years ago, winning the prize for Best Group.

Back in his home town, Sir Paul will collect the Ultimate Legend accolade.

Bill Roedy, chairman and CEO of MTV Networks International, said: "Not only has he been one of the most formative influences on the music scene on a global scale but he is one of the founding fathers that have earned Liverpool the recent accolade of Most Musical City in the UK.

Host Katy Perry faced calls for her to be axed from the awards when a publicity shot of her brandishing a 3in flick-knife emerged.

The families of knife crime victims slammed the I Kissed A Girl singer's behaviour as "unacceptable".

The call seemingly went unheard, as the American will not only present the show, but perform her hit single and possibly take home a award for the Most Addictive Track.

Source: Our friends at Sky News

[Kev]

only one drawback, kerry katona is around and about town.

[Cadfael]

only one drawback, kerry katona is around and about town.


:PDT11:PDT10

[Frankie-Do]

Well, some time ago I wrote that Kof as Liverpool's best urban artist should perform at the MTV Awards - well he has been chosen with some other musicians to represent Liverpool. This is great news and well deserved. Hopefully this will lead to him getting the wider recognition that he seserves. Check out the World Museum `the beat goes on' where Kof is inlcuded along with the Beatles etc. for his contribution to the music leaders of merseyside.
Among those attending on Thursday are Soft Toy Emergency, singer Laura Critchley, Kof, a leader of Liverpool?s urban music scene,
Check out his website for more info on this amazing performer.
Kof alongside his cousin Yaw Owusu have been doing some amazing work this summer with youngsters and their Performance `Legacy' was recently showcased at the museum. The also won the Black History Month award for best business improving the community.
What do you think should this young man be given the recognition he deserves.
Kof Music (http://www.kofmusic.com) and Urbeatz - about (http://www.urbeatz.com)

[Max]

Host Katy Perry faced calls for her to be axed from the awards when a publicity shot of her brandishing a 3in flick-knife emerged.

The families of knife crime victims slammed the I Kissed A Girl singer's behaviour as "unacceptable".


Doubt the daily mail told them the facts about the photo first. Like with the Sachs Issue.


Whats also important is changing the perceptions of general members of the public. This year everyone up and down the country, europe and world wide have been bamboozled with us in the spotlight for world class events.

Other Uk cities can only dream of this much positive publicity compacted into one year!

London gets just as much nearly every year anyway, still a good achievement though.

Where has It said the perceptions have changed?

Loads of nice light beams from the docks and advertisements of the sponsors down there to though. Looked nice.

[Max]

Watching these soul singers like Duffy on the tv and why do most of these artists lack a smile on their music videos?

Leona Lewis hardly smiles on when singing and the same with Duffy.

[Kev]

Liverpool looks boss, the exposure is priceless.

Kay Perry has a bad attitude and is SO rude!

[Kev]

Boos from the MTV audience for Kerry Katona (http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/11/06/boos-from-the-mtv-audience-for-kerry-katona-100252-22202631/)

CONTROVERSIAL former Atomic Kitten singer Kerry Katona was the only celebrity to be booed at the MTV European Music Awards in Liverpool. Read (http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/11/06/boos-from-the-mtv-audience-for-kerry-katona-100252-22202631/)

Sir Paul McCartney honoured as MTV Europe Music Awards rocks Liverpool (http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/11/06/sir-paul-mccartney-honoured-as-mtv-europe-music-awards-rocks-liverpool-64375-22202349/)

SIR Paul McCartney was presented with an Ultimate Legend award by Bono at the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) in Liverpool. Read (http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2008/11/06/sir-paul-mccartney-honoured-as-mtv-europe-music-awards-rocks-liverpool-64375-22202349/)

[Ged]

Macca as usual was supreme. Just the little between the lines things that on another day might not have got mentinoed like Bono describing how Macca was driving him along the streets (no chauffeur) and pointing out where he used to hang about, live, go to school etc - would any primma donnas (must have white sofas and pink flowers in my dressing room) with half his talent take time out to do that. He spoke well of Liverpool, his extended family and his mates without whom etc.

I did think it was the Barrak Obama show at one point though.

[Max]

I got bored watching It so watched Family guy.

Twas mostly just corny speeches and them mixing drinks.

[Ged]

The mixing drinks lasted 20 seconds - is your boredom threshold even less than mine Max, I thought that was nigh on impossible.

[Cadfael]

Macca as usual was supreme. Just the little between the lines things that on another day might not have got mentinoed like Bono describing how Macca was driving him along the streets (no chauffeur) and pointing out where he used to hang about, live, go to school etc - would any primma donnas (must have white sofas and pink flowers in my dressing room) with half his talent take time out to do that. He spoke well of Liverpool, his extended family and his mates without whom etc.

I did think it was the Barrak Obama show at one point though.

Saw him arrive at the Beatles Hotel. Well I say him, his imposter. We all know the real Paul died :PDT10

[Ged]

Do you know what, i'm on a couple of Yank orientated Beatles forums and you wouldn't believe it that a few people still actually believe that. It was fun looking for all the clues and there's literally dozens, some planted by the Beatles themselves, some incidental and some plain crazy which are nothing to do with it but is straw grasping. There's even fans who've done superimposed pics that flick on and off over each other to show the change in eyeline, nose shape etc etc - people with too much time on their hands if you ask me :)

[Kev]

well I must say, after a shaky, nervous start, katy perry 'sort of' grew on me.

[Max]

The mixing drinks lasted 20 seconds - is your boredom threshold even less than mine Max, I thought that was nigh on impossible.

Family Guy Is a bigger priority. I do get bored very easy though.

It was worth watching for Katy Perry though. Hawwwwt.:PDT_Aliboronz_24:

The set up Inside the arena was good, It didn't look like It was the Inside the Echo Arena.

I felt cringing when Craig David said home of the Beatles and such. The hyping up Obama from some of the black artists I found annoying too.

Noticed around town that Pink Club was advertising that Perry was going to be In there. Wonder how many fat bald men In black bouncer jackets guarded these celebrities If they went clubbing and such.

[The Gardens]

would any primma donnas (must have white sofas and pink flowers in my dressing room) with half his talent take time out to do that.

Hold on Ged, I believe you have insisted on pink Sayers iced dinkys to be placed in the dressing room when you play the Cavern gig next month :unibrow:

[naked lilac]

:PDT_Aliboronz_24::handclap: I bet it will be memorable for all Ged.. :handclap:

[Waterways]

I didn't see the TV awards. Did they show any decent views of the arena, docks areas?

[Kev]

YouTube - MTV- edc clothes sponshership of Liverpool Music Week (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=p-DKKznVOxU)

This is an ad that ran throughout the awards.

The opening titles of EMA 08 where good too.

[Kev]

That clip doesn't show much, not much help sorry.

[Ged]

Hold on Ged, I believe you have insisted on pink Sayers iced dinkys to be placed in the dressing room when you play the Cavern gig next month :unibrow:

Ssssh - I thought you were keeping schtum?

[plom3]

Hey, does anyone know where you can watch the awards online?
thanks :)