2023 MTV Europe Music Awards Canceled

The MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) was scheduled to take place in Paris on November 5th. But organizers have canceled the event, citing volatility in France and other parts of Europe due to the Israel/Gaza conflict.

France is now on the highest state of alert after the murder of a schoolteacher on October 13th and at least eight French airports are on some level of security alert.

The awards show was set to include performers including Jung Kook, David Guetta, Anne-Marie, Manuel Turizo, Ozuna, Reneé Rapp, and Thirty Seconds to Mars.

Here is the full statement, as released by event's organizers:

Given the volatility of world events, we have decided not to move forward with the 2023 MTV EMAs out of an abundance of caution for the thousands of employees, crew members, artists, fans, and partners who travel from all corners of the world to bring the show to life.

The MTV EMAs are an annual celebration of global music. As we watch the devastating events in Israel and Gaza continue to unfold, this does not feel like a moment for a global celebration. With thousands of lives already lost, it is a moment of mourning.

Voting is continuing and the winning artists will receive their MTV EMA Awards.

We look forward to hosting the MTV EMAs again in November of 2024.