5 SECONDS OF SUMMER VOTED BEST AUSTRALIAN ACT AT 2014 MTV EMA

VOTING IS OPEN AT MTVEMA.COM

THE 2014 MTV EMA PREMIERES ON MONDAY NOVEMBER 10 FROM 6AM AEDT
ON MTV, FOXTEL CHANNEL 124

MTV Australia has today revealed Australian rockers 5 Seconds of Summer as the winners of Best Australian Act at the 2014 MTV EMA, one of the biggest global music events of the year that celebrates the hottest artists from around the world. The 2014 MTV EMA will broadcast live from the SSE Hydro in Glasgow on Monday 10th November at 6am AEDT on MTV, Foxtel Channel 124.

5 Seconds of Summer now have the opportunity to be voted into the prestigious Worldwide Act award category, the winner of which will be revealed during the 2014 MTV EMA in Glasgow. Cast your vote at mtvema.com to help 5 Seconds of Summer advance to the final round of Worldwide Act voting as one of 10 international Worldwide Act nominees.

  • 5 Seconds of Summer received more votes than fellow nominees Iggy Azalea, Justice Crew and Sia to win the title of Best Australian Act
  • Voting for the nominations in the Worldwide Act category is open now and will close at on Thursday, 30 October. The final list of 10 Worldwide Act nominees will be revealed via mtvema.com on Friday, 31 October.
  • Global hip hop superstar Nicki Minaj is set to host the 2014 MTV EMA.
  • Calvin Harris, Charli XCX, Kiesza, Royal Blood, Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran and Nicki Minaj have been previously confirmed to perform at the 2014 MTV EMA.
  • British rock legend Ozzy Osbourne will be honoured with the Global Icon Award and will be in Glasgow to accept his award.
  • Fans can vote now for their favourite artists across all other 2014 MTV EMA categories at mtvema.com. Voting closes on 8 November 2014 at 2.59pm AEDT.
  • For artwork, press assets and further information please visit press.mtvema.com.
The 2014 MTV EMA sponsored by essence, Europe’s No.1 cosmetics brand and Someone Like Me, a global sex education campaign partnership between Durex and MTV Staying Alive Foundation, will air across MTV’s global network of more than 60 channels reaching nearly 700 million households around the world as well as through syndication. In addition, its convergent programming and content will reach the entire interactive community, via MTV’s more than 200 digital media properties around the world. The 2014 MTV EMA will broadcast on Monday 10th November at 6am AEDT on MTV, Foxtel Channel 124.
The MTV EMA – one of the biggest global music events of the year – recognises artists from around the world and across genres, and brings together music fans everywhere for a one-of-a-kind experience in the weeks leading up to and at the show. Bruce Gillmer and Richard Godfrey are Executive Producers for the 2014 MTV EMA. The 2014 MTV EMA marks the first time that the show will be held in Glasgow, Scotland and has received support from Glasgow City Marketing Bureau and EventScotland. Follow @MTVEMA and check #MTVEMA on Twitter and find us on Instagram or Facebook. For MTV EMA news, updates and press materials please visit press.mtvema.com or follow us @MTV_PR.

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