London, Monday 3rd November – MTV Networks International today revealed that British duo The Ting Tings are the latest artists to join the line-up for the 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards alongside fellow Beyoncé, P!nk, Duffy, The Killers, Kid Rock, Take That, Estelle and Kanye West. Hosted by Katy Perry the Awards will be broadcast live from the Liverpool Echo Arena, Liverpool – European Capital of Culture - on Thursday 6th November and are sponsored by edc by Esprit, Sony Ericsson and Dell.
As well as their debut performance, the 15th MTV Europe Music Awards will also see debut performances by Estelle, Kanye West, Kid Rock and Duffy.
“The fifteenth MTV Europe Music Awards will be remembered as a night of the incredible debuts,” commented Richard Godfrey, Senior Vice President, Music and Production & Executive Producer, MTV Europe Music Awards. “The Tings Tings join other artists on the line-up who are performing on the stage of the MTV Europe Music stage for the very first time.”
The Ting Tings– Katie White and Jules De Martino – have released several massive singles this year including the UK number 1 hit ‘That’s Not My Name’. Their debut album ‘We Started Nothing’ also hit Number 1 and is the only debut album from a UK band to achieve Platinum status in 2008 to date.
“We are really excited to be playing at the MTV Europe Music Awards, we get to have a lie in for once as it’s only down the road from us in Liverpool. It’s gonna be a great night before we set off on our European tour the following day,” added Jules & Katie, The Ting Tings.
The five finalists were also revealed in the Europe’s Favourite Act category – Emre Aydin (Turkey); Dima Bilan (Russia); Finley (Italy); Leona Lewis (UK) and Shiri Maimon (Israel). Over successive weeks across Europe MTV’s audience have voted in an intense battle to see their favourite bands go through to final of Europe’s Favourite Act. The final winner will be revealed live on Thursday 6th November.
Following the success of last year’s VIP Bar, Jared Leto and members of 30 Seconds to Mars are to host the VIP Bar in the Echo Arena. The band is not only nominated in the Rock Out and Video star categories but Leto will also present an award.
Triple-nominated Leona Lewis – in categories Album of the Year, Act of 2008 and Europe’s Favourite Act – will also attend the MTV Europe Music Awards to present an award and is joined by Anastacia, multi-platinum singer songwriter and Craig David. Anastacia last performed at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Rome (2004) and returned in 2005 in Lisbon with Leto as a presenter.
Notes to Editors
1. The 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards will be broadcast in the following territories: Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia & Montenegro, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom.
2. About MTV Networks International - MTV Networks International includes the premier multimedia entertainment brands MTV: Music Television, VH1, Nickelodeon, TMF (The Music Factory), VIVA, Flux, Paramount Comedy, Comedy Central, Game One, Neopets, GameTrailers, Shockwave, Addicting Games, Atom Films and Xfire. MTV Networks' brands are seen globally in 560 million households in 162 countries and 33 languages via more than 150 locally programmed and operated TV channels and more than 350 digital media properties. The company's diverse holdings also include interests in television syndication, digital media, publishing, home video, radio, recorded music, licensing & merchandising and two feature film divisions, MTV Films and Nickelodeon Movies. MTV Networks is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).
3. About edc by Esprit - edc by Esprit was launched in 1998 as a young label by Esprit and became a stand-alone brand under the Esprit Group in 2007. edc shows its strength in consistently delivering the most up to date trends that appeal to its international market. The brand is perfect for the young, spontaneous individual who is able to express their lifestyle through an unique and diverse look. Separate marketing, worldwide expansion of edc stores and an individual store concept emphasize the independence of the brand. In the 2007/2008 business year, Esprit Holdings Limited generated a worldwide group turnover of around EUR 3.2 billion (as of 30.6.2008). The net profits increased to around EUR 600 million with growth of 24,5 per cent in comparison to the previous year. The share of Esprit Holdings Limited is listed on the Hong Kong stock market and is included in both the Hang Seng Index and in the MCSI Index Hong Kong, as well as in the FTSE All World Index for Hong Kong. The Group operates more than 690 directly managed retail stores worldwide and distributes its products via more than 14,500 wholesale locations around the globe. The company has more than 1,000,000 square metres of sales area in more than 40 countries. For further information, please visit http://www.esprit.com
4. About Sony Ericsson - Having sold over 100 million phones in 2007, Sony Ericsson is currently one of the five largest mobile phone manufacturers in the world. An important industry player operating in over 80 countries, our phones, accessories and PC cards are synonymous with innovation and style. With R&D sites in Europe, Japan, China, India and North America, diversity is one of the core strengths of the company. Sony Ericsson was established as a 50:50 joint venture by Sony and Ericsson in October 2001, with global corporate functions located in London. For more information about Sony Ericsson please visit www.sonyericsson.com. For information on the Sony Ericsson FanWalk visit www.fanwalk.tv.
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