Taylor Swift and Tyler big winners at MTV EMAs

Taylor Swift topped the winners list at the 2024 MTV EMAs, scoring trophies across “Best Video” with Fortnight (feat. Post Malone), plus “Best Artist”, “Best Live”, and “Best US Act”. Closely following was MTV EMAs newcomer Tyla, who scooped her first ever MTV EMAs for “Best Afrobeats”, “Best R&B” and “Best African Act”.

Commanding a set inspired by Manchester’s music heritage - and its warehouse party legacy - third time host Rita Ora, dazzled fans with several outfit changes and during the show invited global audiences into “Rita’s Bar”, set in a balcony overlooking thousands of fans. [MANCHESTER DISTRO ONLY] Happy Mondays legends Shaun and Bez even popped in for a chat.

Within the show was a heartfelt moment in remembrance of Liam Payne, with personal words from Rita.

Along with Tyla, performers Benson Boone and LE SSERAFIM also accepted their first MTV EMAs. Benson Boone took home “Best New”, whilst LE SSERAFIM won “Best Push”. After winning “Best New” in 2023, Peso Pluma continued his MTV EMAs winning streak with a “Best Latin” win tonight.

“Best Song” went to Sabrina Carpenter for her massive hit “Espresso”, whilst other winners included Ariana Grande (“Best Pop”), Calvin Harris (“Best Electronic”), Imagine Dragons (“Best Alternative”), Eminem (“Best Hip-Hop”), Jimin (“Best K-Pop) plus LISA and Rosalía (“Best Collaboration”). Fittingly for the host city, Manchester legend Liam Gallagher was crowned “Best Rock”. See the full MTV EMAs winners list, including regional winners, further down.

Benson Boone opened the show in acrobatic fashion, suspended in the air playing a golden grand piano whilst serenading the crowd with his hits “Slow It Down” and “Beautiful Things”.

Bringing her latest track “Push 2 Start” to the MTV EMAs stage, Tyla appeared in glimmering body paint, flanked by dancers and a car, before getting the crowd singing along with her smash hit “Water”.

Band of sisters The Warning performed a pyro-fuelled rendition of their single “Automatic Sun”. The Mexican trio rocked the stage with fiery vocals and flaming visuals to match.

“Best UK & Ireland Act” winner RAYE mesmerised the audience with her spine-tingling vocals and undeniable stage presence, flanked by sweeping drapes, her name in lights, a 30-strong choir and a 13-piece live band.

In an intimate performance, Shawn Mendes and his live band lit up the entire set with bright, dramatic lighting, highlighting his raw, heartfelt vocals. Shawn also won “Best Canadian Act”.

Hip-hop institution Busta Rhymes received the 2024 MTV EMAs Global Icon Award from British rapper Little Simz. The groundbreaking hip-hop legend also took over the entire venue with a troupe of high-energy, dragon head-wearing dancers, and a giant dragon visual, for a mega medley performance showcasing his world-class skills with “Scenario”, “Put Your Hands Where The Eyes Can See”, “I Know What You Want”, “Do The BusABus Pt.2”, “Break Ya Neck”, “Look At Me Now”, “Touch It” and “Pass The Courvoisier”.

K-Pop force LE SSERAFIM staged a thunderstorm as the backdrop to their track “Chasing Lightning”, followed by “CRAZY”, in a performance led by unparalleled dance skills atop a set of stairs.

Peso Pluma’s performance of his single “Hollywood” featured a surprise appearance from his collaborator on the track, Estevan Plazola. The pair were backed by an 8-piece band - uniquely without a drummer - and a distressed, Hollywood sign-style set piece spelling “PP”.

Closing out the show, the inaugural 2024 MTV EMA Pop Pioneer recipients Pet Shop Boys produced a visual spectacle alongside local string players the Manchester Camerata, who all sported the band’s iconic cone hats. Surrounded by glittering light, the duo once again pushed the boundaries of visual artistry in their signature style with a cover of David Bowie’s “All The Young Dudes” followed by their anthem “West End Girls”, a momentous celebration of the single’s 40th anniversary.

Full List of 2024 MTV EMA Winners

BEST SONG
Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso

BEST VIDEO
Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone - Fortnight

BEST ARTIST
Taylor Swift

BEST COLLABORATION
LISA ft. Rosalía – NEW WOMAN

BEST NEW
Benson Boone

BEST POP
Ariana Grande

BEST AFROBEATS
Tyla

BEST ROCK
Liam Gallagher

BEST LATIN
Peso Pluma

BEST K-POP
Jimin

BEST ALTERNATIVE
Imagine Dragons

BEST ELECTRONIC
Calvin Harris

BEST HIP-HOP
Eminem

BEST R&B
Tyla

BEST LIVE
Taylor Swift

BEST PUSH
LE SSERAFIM

BIGGEST FANS
LISA

Full list of 2024 MTV EMA Worldwide Winners

BEST AFRICAN ACT
Tyla

BEST ASIA ACT
BINI

BEST AUSTRALIAN ACT
Sia

BEST AUSTRIAN ACT
RAF Camora

BEST BRASILIAN ACT
Pabllo Vittar

BEST CANADIAN ACT
Shawn Mendes

BEST CARIBBEAN ACT
Young Miko

BEST DUTCH ACT
Roxy Dekker

BEST FRENCH ACT
Pierre Garnier

BEST GERMAN ACT
AYLIVA

BEST INDIA ACT
Mali

BEST ISRAELI ACT
Noa Kirel

BEST ITALIAN ACT
Annalisa

BEST LAT AM CENTRAL ACT
Manuel Turizo

BEST LAT AM NORTH ACT
YeriMua

BEST LAT AM SOUTH ACT
Dillom

BEST NORDIC ACT
Zara Larsson

BEST POLISH ACT
Daria Zawialow

BEST PORTUGUESE ACT
Bárbara Bandeira

BEST SPANISH ACT
Lola Indigo

BEST SWISS ACT
Nemo

BEST UK & IRELAND ACT
RAYE

BEST US ACT
Taylor Swift