Manchester commuters set for big surprise as music superstar takes over tram announcements

A music superstar is taking over Manchester's tram network by voicing passenger announcements.

Critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter Rita Ora will be making her debut on the trams this week as the voice of the Metrolink. It comes as the musician prepares to host to MTV EMAs in the city this weekend.

On Sunday (November 10), Co-op Live will host the 2024 edition of the music show with thousands in the arena watching. Rita Ora, who has already hosted the show three times before, will take to the stage alongside a quartet of British stars, presenting awards to some of the biggest names in music.

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From today (Monday, 4 November) the musician will take over the tram announcements at selected stops to provide important tips on how to get around and plan journeys, while also providing a bit of light relief from the daily commute.

As music’s biggest global celebration, the MTV EMAs is one of most high-profile events in the pop culture calendar. The show will broadcast live in front of a packed-out audience, and on MTV, in more than 150 countries around the world.

People travelling on Metrolink in the week leading up to the ceremony will want to keep their eye's peeled for the the St Peter’s Square tram stop sporting a new, colourful, MTV EMA-inspired look, with passengers able to pose in front of awards posters for ‘Best Tram Outfit’, ‘Longest Commute’, ‘Best Tram Passenger and ‘Seat Offering Hero’.

Those travelling into Manchester by tram or train may notice Transport for Greater Manchester’s own offices opposite Piccadilly station have also been given an MTV makeover to help build excitement for the EMAs.

MTV Music Week will also take place