MTV Music Week to take over loved Manchester venues in days before huge EMAs

MTV has announced a full week of music events will take over some of Manchester's most-loved live venues in the build up to its huge EMAs event in November. MTV Music Week will take place between November 5 - 9, ahead of the MTV EMAs on November 10 at Co-op Live.

The MTV Music Week will feature homegrown artists, unforgettable performances and industry workshops. Bosses says fans can expect a "dive into Manchester's diverse music scenes" at venues including Soup, Ramona, Diecast, Band on the Wall, Hidden and Rebellion.

Throughout the week, MTV will take over the city as it hosts a range of live music events each day at local venues, featuring Manchester’s hottest breakthrough artists. MTV’s iconic franchises will take centre stage, including MTV Push Live, Club MTV and YO! MTV Raps, "showcasing the wide offering of the brand and leaving a legacy of MTV memories in Manchester".

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There will also be a major exhibition celebrating 30 years of the MTV EMAs, held at Aviva Studios. It will feature images of some of the global artists who have been celebrated at the major music awards event including Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, Oasis and U2.

Making the announcement today, Russell Samuel, SVP Creative and Integrated Marketing at Paramount International Markets, said: "Music is truly woven into Manchester’s DNA, and MTV Music Week’s line-up is testament to the talented community within the city’s many diverse and thriving music scenes.

"With a wide selection of events that pair our portfolio of music brands with the city’s breadth of venues and artists, our aim is to celebrate Manchester’s rich music culture and ensure it is enjoyed and experienced