Facing-off at one of the most prestigious global music awards, Armaan Malik, DIVINE, SIRI x Sez On The Beat, Prabh Deep and Kaam Bhaari are contending for the ‘Best India Act’ award
The EMA 2020 will be exclusively streamed LIVE on Voot Select on Monday November 9, starting with the EMA 2020 Pre-Game at 12:30am, followed by the main show at 1:30am
Television viewers can catch the EMA 2020 exclusively on Vh1 India, with the EMA 2020 Pre-Game rolling at 8am, main show at 9am; and a repeat telecast at 9pm
National: The year 2020 will go down in history as the most unexpected and unpredictable, yet music has been the one constant for everyone around the world. From homemade quarantine music to virtual livestream performances to the amazing videos that made fans swoon even in these challenging times, the 2020 Europe Music Awards will be a celebration of music as well as the unbeatable human spirit. Prepare for a night of jaw-dropping performances from the hottest artists while celebrating the power of music in 2020 on Monday November 9, streaming Live on Voot Select at 1:30 am, and airing on Vh1 India at 9am.
The competition is unreal at this year’s show, with Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, The Weekend, DJ Khaled and others, contending for the top prizes across categories. Lady Gaga leads the nominations with nods in a whopping 7 categories, followed closely by Justin Bieber and BTS, each with 5 nominations. While the competition is at its fiercest best, the awards will go to the artists who get the most votes and it’s up to the fans to vote for their favorites.
Bringing one of the most-awaited music awards to Indian viewers, Ferzad Palia, Head – Voot Select, Youth, Music and English Entertainment, Viacom18, said, “Over the years, we’ve noticed a considerable growth in the viewership of EMAs and other awards as the fanbase of international artists has been growing exponentially in India. The ‘Best India Act’ category is extremely close too, and I am certain fan-armies of the nominated artists are just as excited to see their favorites clinch the coveted award on the international stage. Decided by fan-votes, the EMAs are arguably the most anticipated and popular international music awards. And we wanted to showcase the awards to our audience In India as it happens across London and Budapest, by streaming it Live on Voot Select and also airing it for our television viewers on Vh1 India.”
Here’s why the 2020 EMA is a night you just cannot miss;
- Taking place across the majestic cities of Budapest and London, this year’s awards will be hosted by British girl pop band Little Mix
- With three wins at last year’s EMA, BTS expects to swoop the award for ‘Best Song’ with their record-breaking single – Dynamite
- New additions to this year’s category lineup include three new awards – ‘Best Latin’, ‘Video for Good’ & ‘Best Virtual Live’
- 2020 EMA performer list includes the biggest of the biggest names such – Alicia Keys, DaBaby, Karol G, Tate McRae, Jack Harlow, Zara Larsson, and more
- Also performing for the first-time at the EMA are Sam Smith, Maluma, Doja Cat & YUNGBLUD
- Madison Beer, Brazilian superstar Anitta, supermodel Winnie Harlow, WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and former MTV EMA hosts Bebe Rexha and Rita Ora will all make special appearances as well.
- And that’s not all. Hungarian supermodel Barbara Palvin will also be on the ground in Budapest as a special correspondent, giving fans an exclusive tour of Hungary’s must-see landmarks and sights.
- But the biggest party gets even bigger as David Guetta performs on a stage built in the pool of the Széchenyi Bath, one of the largest spa baths in Europe.
- Drawing a win for the fans, the ‘EMA Biggest Fans’ category let the fans decide which artist from amongst Ariana Grande, BLACKPINK, BTS, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift has the biggest and most creative group of devotees
Get ready for an awesome musical night of awards, performances and magic, all the way from London and Budapest, streaming Live on Voot Select on Monday at 12:30am and airing on Vh1 India at 8am exclusively
ABOUT VOOT SELECT:
Voot Select is Viacom18’s premium subscription led video on demand streaming service that offers you access to the best Indian and International content across genres. Along with some of the most popular network shows, the platform boasts of promising Voot Select originals, specially curated international content, live TV and much more. The diverse range of offerings make Voot Select one of the most sought-after content destinations in the streaming space. With an exalting purview of more than 15000 hours of content, ranging across 10 languages, Voot Select caters to the never-ending needs of a discerning digital audience across segments. Made for stories, the premium OTT platform from the house of Viacom18 offers critically acclaimed Indian originals along with exclusive global content from studios like CBS, like CBS, CBS All Access, Showtime, Fremantle, Endemol Shine, Chelsea TV, Arsenal TV, Real Madrid TV, BBC, and Sony Pictures, among others. Voot Select, the home for great stories is available for Android, iOS and web users for INR 99 per month or INR 999 for an annual subscription.
ABOUT Vh1 India:
Vh1 is India”s only 24-hour International entertainment channel that provides viewers with their daily dose of International music, Hollywood, Pop culture and Lifestyle. Vh1 is a part of Viacom 18. Since its inception in January 2005, Vh1 has grown tremendously reaching over 75 million people in India. Vh1 India has grown the English music audience by 180% in the last 5 years alone. The channel has pioneered the heady combination of programming content and lives on ground activities. Vh1 has been committed to bringing to Indian audiences the best of international music genres like EDM, punk, rock, reggae, hip hop, pop, jazz etc. Through their international properties like “Rock Rules”, “Jazz Masters”, “Hip-Hop Hustle” & “Handpicked” Vh1 has successfully brought down, artists such as Anoushka Shankar, Wyclef Jean, Kardinal Offishall, Mobb Deep, Flipsyde, Jazz legend Herbie Hancock & chart topper Simon Webbe. From 2011, Vh1 India also secured a multi-year deal for Music”s Biggest Event – The Grammys. This deal has spearheaded Vh1 as the No.1 viewing destination for the youth in the English entertainment and lifestyle space. Globally, Vh1 is available across 148 million households in over 124 countries/territories.
ABOUT VIACOM18:
Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd. is one of India’s fastest growing entertainment networks and a house of iconic brands that offers multi-platform, multi-generational and multicultural brand experiences. A joint venture of Network18, which owns 51%, and ViacomCBS, with a 49% stake, Viacom18 defines entertainment in India by touching the lives of people through its properties on air, online, on ground, in shop and through cinema.
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