MTV EMAs 2021: guide

The 2021 MTV Europe Music Awards will screen on Monday morning, hosted by Saweetie (pictured).

Venue:
László Papp Budapest Sports Arena in Budapest, Hungary.

Nominations:
Justin Bieber lead the nominations this year with a total of eight, Doja Cat and Lil Nas X are both tied with six nominations, BTS is the most nominated male group, while Little Mix received the most nominations for a female group.

Performers:
Maluma, Måneskin, Kim Petras, Saweetie, Ed Sheeran, Imagine Dragons, YUNGBLUD, One Republic, Griff, Girl in Red.

Presenters:
Rita Ora, Winnie Harlow, Ryan Tedder, Drew McIntyre, Olly Alexander, Joel Corry, and Manu Gavassi.

There has been criticism over the location, following Hungary’s decision to adopt laws against the LGBT community. President and CEO of MTV Entertainment Group Worldwide Chris McCarthy said, “As a gay man, my personal emotions got the better of me. After learning this legislation passed, my knee jerk reaction was that we should move the event to another country. However, I picked up the phone to connect with global LGBTQ+ advocates, … and consulted our LGBTQ+ employee resource group, Emerge. The decision was very clear to all of us, … we should not move the event. Instead, we should move forward, using the show as an opportunity to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community in Hungary and around the world as we continue to fight for equality for all”.

Monday, 15 November at 6.00am on MTV.