MTV EMAs LIVE as star-studded awards ceremony takes place in Manchester

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 07: General view of MTV signage displayed on the exterior of the venue ahead of the MTV Europe Music Awards 2024 held at Co-op Live on November 07, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Anthony Devlin/MTV EMA/Getty Images for Viacom International)

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 07: General view of MTV signage displayed on the exterior of the venue ahead of the MTV Europe Music Awards 2024 held at Co-op Live on November 07, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Anthony Devlin/MTV EMA/Getty Images for Viacom International)

The day is finally upon us – the MTV EMAs are taking place in Manchester for the first time in the awards’ history.

Some of the biggest names in music are expected to descend on our city for a glittering awards ceremony hosted at the Co-op Live Arena.

Now in its 30th year, the MTV EMAs celebrates the biggest and best of the music industry across genres, with categories honouring the best music videos, collaborations, live shows and even fanbases.

This is the first time the global music celebration has ever been held in our city and it’s expected to attract some of the hottest names in the industry.

The awards themselves will be hosted by Rita Ora, with presenters including Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Little Simz, Mabel and LL Cool J.

Then nominees include Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Liam Gallagher and loads more (you can see all the nominees HERE).

We’re down on the red carpet of the MTV EMAs bringing you live updates as they happen.

Live updates from the MTV EMAs

20.15 Sabrina Carpenter takes best song for Espresso with a very cute video message

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21.05 Teddy Swims with the catchiest song of the year

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20.50 Busta Rhymes has just been given Global Icon award and delivered a LONG speech

20.30 RAYE!!!! (Love her so much can’t form full sentences)

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20.15 Benson Boone takes the first award of the night except I forgot to take a photo so here’s his performance again instead

20.10 Tyla takes to the stage what an incredible performer she is

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20.01 Benson Boone has kicked us off and of course there’s been a flip already

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19.50 And we’re across to Co-op Live for the main event

17.21 Gemma Atkinson looking unreal

17.18 – DJ Paulette is here! Icon

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17.10 – Our first celeb walking the red carpet is Estevan Plazola

16.55 – The fans are in

16.34 – Red carpet ready!

We’re already in position on the red carpet at the Co-op Live ready for the arrival of the stars.

So far the only famous face we’ve spotted is Jedward (and only one half of them) but that’s all about to change.

Stay tuned!

Featured image: Anthony Devlin/MTV EMA/Getty Images for Viacom International