Raye, Pet Shop Boys, Teddy Swims Perform At MTV EMAs: Watch
Raye, Pet Shop Boys, Teddy Swims and Benson Boone were among the live acts at this year’s MTV European Music Awards last night (10 November). Watch their performances below.
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The ceremony was held in Manchester and hosted by Rita Ora, who paid tribute to the One Direction singer Liam Payne, saying: “Liam Payne was one of the kindest people that I knew. He had the biggest heart and was always the first person to offer help in any way that he could.
“He brought so much joy to every room he walked into and he left such a mark on the world.”
Taylor Swift won four awards at the ceremony, while Raye won best UK artist, Liam Gallagher picked up best rock artist and Benson Boone won best new act.
Meanwhile, Pet Shop Boys were honoured with the Pop Pioneer award for their 40 years in the music industry and performed alongside the Manchester Camerata orchestra.
Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, said: “For a long time we’ve been saying that Manchester is the UK’s capital of music, with a rich musical heritage stretching back decades that has helped build a vibrant, diverse music scene that continues to flourish today.
“Having the MTV EMAs, music week and some of the biggest names in pop music like Rita Ora in Manchester not only helps to strengthen our claim, but it also provides a huge boost to our music industry and the wider economy.”
Raye’s award comes in the week she discovered that she is nominated for her first Grammy Awards. The BRIT Award winning singer is up for Best New Artist, Songwriter of the Year, and Non-Classical and Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical for her work on Lucky Daye’s album Algorithm. She shared her tearful reaction on her socials alongside the caption, “I woke up feeling worried and overthinking my future then got nominated for two grammys.”