The awards ceremony for the MTV EMAs 2023 has been cancelled.

In an official statement, MTV EMAs shared that they have decided not to proceed with holding the MTV EMAs 2023 ceremony "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 annual awards show also stated: "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."

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.

— MTV EMA (@mtvema) October 19, 2023

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.

— MTV EMA (@mtvema) October 19, 2023

MTV EMAs clarified that voting will continue and that the winning artists will receive their MTV EMA Awards. The ceremony will return in November 2024.

MTV EMAs 2023 was slated to take place on 5 November at the Paris Nord Villepinte. The likes of BTS' Jungkook, The Kid LAROI, and Sabrina Carpenter were initially revealed as the first wave of performers for this year's edition.

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Fans can vote for their favourite artists here.