2023 MTV Europe Music Awards ceremony officially canceled amid Israel’s war on Gaza
The 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards were to take place on 5 November 2023 at the Paris Nord Villepinte in Paris, France.
A statement from a Paramount spokesperson arriving on Thursday reads “Given the volatility of world events, we have decided not to move forward with the 2023 MTV EMAs out of an abundance of caution for the thousands of employees crew members, artists, fans, and partners who travel from all corners of the world to bring the show to life.”
The statement continues, “The MTV EMAs are an annual celebration of global music. As we watch the devastating events in Israel and Gaza continue to unfold, this does not feel like a moment for a global celebration. With thousands of lives already lost, it is a moment of mourning. We look forward to hosting the MTV EMAs again in November of 2024.”
Artists including Anne-Marie, Coi Leray, David Guetta, Jung Kook, Manuel Turizo, Ozuna, Rema, Reneé Rapp, Sabrina Carpenter, and Thirty Seconds to Mars were lined up to perform at the 2023 MTV EMAs.
