MTV EMA 2012 :: 11.11.2012 :: Frankfurt

About the Show

It’s 2012. The countdown is on. The event the entire globe has been waiting for is at hand. No, we’re not talking about the end of the world…we’re talking about the 2012 MTV EMA in Frankfurt!

There’s no doubt the EMA has gone truly and totally global. Last year’s show in Belfast featured EMAzing host Selena Gomez, plus earth-shattering live performances from the likes of Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, and Queen—as well as the first-ever Worldwide Act award, won by Korean group BigBang. This year the whole world will be watching to see the 2012 show get even bigger and bolder!

The 2012 MTV EMA will be broadcast from the Festhalle in Frankfurt, Germany, on 11 November 2012. Until then, stay tuned to mtvema.com for breaking news, updates, photos, videos, and more exciting surprises. And mark your calendar NOW for the one-of-a-kind night that is the MTV EMA. Dedicated fans everywhere on earth will be tuning in to share this experience and watch their faves take home trophies. Don’t miss out on the ultimate international music event of the year!

Host

Heidi Klum

The supermodel will be running the show as it returns to her home country of Germany!

Alicia Keys

A pianist with a golden voice—and 14 Grammy Awards to her name--Alicia Keys will perform a track from her eagerly anticipated album ‘Girl on Fire’.

Carly Rae Jepsen

This Canadian singer-songwriter's breakthrough hit 'Call Me Maybe' enchanted everyone--even Justin Bieber!

fun.

The alt-pop band fun. released their first album in 2009, but this year’s worldwide smash single ‘We Are Young’ catapulted them onto the A list.

The Killers

The Killers have sold 15 million albums worldwide, including 4.5 million in the U.K. and 5 million in the U.S.

Muse

Formed in 1994, the British alt-rock band has won five EMAs among multiple other accolades.

No Doubt

They’re back! Beloved ska-pop band No Doubt thrilled fans by announcing the release of their first new album in years, ‘Push and Shove.’

Pitbull

Miami-based rapper Pitbull, a.k.a. “Mr. Worldwide,” has lived up to his nickname with millions of albums sold internationally.

PSY

Psy has been a star in his native South Korea for over a decade, but thanks to the viral ‘Gangnam Style’ video and a VMA appearance, he’s now an international sensation.

Rita Ora

British singer-songwriter Rita Ora broke out this year with hit single ‘R.I.P.’, which debuted at the top of the U.K. charts.

Taylor Swift

At just 22, country star Taylor Swift is a phenomenally successful and accomplished singer-songwriter.

About the Show

Host

Heidi Klum

Performances By

Alicia Keys

Carly Rae Jepsen

fun.

The Killers

Muse

No Doubt

Pitbull

PSY

Rita Ora

Taylor Swift

Presenters

Ludacris

Louise Roe

Tim Kash

Sway Calloway

Geordie Shore cast

Jonas Brothers

Madeon

Kim Kardashian

Anne V

Isabeli Fontana

David Hasselhoff

Brett Davern