MTV EMA 2013 TO HOLD IN AMSTERDAM
Tuesday, January 29, 2013Omoba
… THE 20th ANNUAL SHOW WILL TAKE PLACE ON
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 10, 2013
The “2013 MTV EMA” will air across Africa on MTV
(DStv Channel 130) on Sunday, November 10th, and on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322)
during the week commencing November 11th.
“We’re very excited to partner with the city of
Amsterdam, a true world class music city and top destination for
artists,” said Bruce Gillmer, Executive Vice President of Talent and
Music Programming/Events, Viacom International Media Networks
(VIMN). “Each year the MTV EMA celebrates the biggest names in music from
every corner of the globe and showcases unbelievable performances from today’s
most exciting acts. We’re confident that Amsterdam, and the cutting-edge Ziggo
Dome, with its state of the art facilities, will be the perfect setting for
what will be a very memorable and spectacular ‘2013 MTV EMA.’”
“I am thrilled to see the MTV EMA return to my home
country, the Netherlands,” commented Dan Ligtvoet, Managing Director, VIMN
Northern Europe. “Amsterdam already served as the backdrop for the legendary
MTV Europe launch party at the Roxy and we will make sure that, with this
year’s MTV EMA, the citizens of Amsterdam and the entire Netherlands will be
treated again to a star-studded music extravaganza - which at the same time
will allow us to showcase our Dutch audience’ zest and enthusiasm across the
globe.”
Added Vice Mayor of the City of Amsterdam,
Carolien Gehrels: "We are honoured that Amsterdam has been selected to host
the 2013 MTV EMAs. This is great news for the city for a number of
reasons: it promises to be an exciting event for young people and music lovers
in the city, it will provide opportunities for businesses in these
difficult economic times and it will allow Amsterdam to raise its international
profile: a great event at an ideal moment."
Commented Leon Ramakers, co-founder, Ziggo Dome
& former CEO, Mojo Concerts: “From its conception, we were determined
to bring the MTV EMA to the Ziggo Dome. We’re very pleased that MTV shares our
enthusiasm for our new venue and we can’t wait until 10 November!”
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