The armed conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to escalate to other sectors and has already reached the MTV Europe Music Awards. The company announced that this event to recognize the best in music was canceled because “it is not a time for global celebration.”
Through a statement on social networks, the company explained that France, where the ceremony would take place, raised the alerts after the murder of a teacher by an Islamist in the north of the country.
Why Did MTV Cancel the 2023 EMAs?
He stressed that the safety of the attendees was a priority, so that’s why this decision was made, as well as a way to show solidarity with the victims of this event. “Given the volatility of world events, we have decided not to move forward with the MTV EMAs 2023 as a precaution to the thousands of employees, crew members, artists, fans, and partners who travel from all corners of the world to bring the show to life.”
“As we watch the devastating events in Israel and Gaza unfold, this does not seem to be the time for a global celebration. With thousands of lives already lost, it is a time for mourning. We look forward to hosting the MTV EMAs again in November 2024,″ reads the statement shared by MTV.
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Sabrina Carpenter, Kid Laroi, Rema, David Guetta, and Jung Kook were some of the artists in charge of setting the mood for the event, while among the nominees the names of Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, and SZA stood out. Unfortunately, the cancellation of the MTV EMAs 2023 ceremony is definitive; it will not be rescheduled. Now we have to wait until November 2024.
This story was written in Spanish by Nayeli Párraga in Cultura Colectiva
