The cancellation of the MTV European Music Awards (EMA) 2023 was due to concerns about the event’s security in Paris, France, which was the planned host city. The decision to cancel the event was made as a precautionary measure amid the conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Middle East.
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MTV confirmed the cancellation in a statement, citing the global volatility of events and the desire to ensure the safety of the event’s participants, including employees, team members, artists, fans, and partners.
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The network expressed that, given the ongoing devastating events in Israel and Gaza, it did not feel like an appropriate time for a global music celebration. The MTV EMA is typically an annual global music celebration, but the decision was made to cancel the event in 2023. The network expressed hope to return with the MTV EMA in November 2024.
Some of the notable nominees for the EMA 2023 included Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and SZA. Additionally, Anitta was nominated for the Best Latin Artist award, a category she had won the previous year. The awards ceremony was originally scheduled for November 5th.