On the Heels of MTV’s Third Consecutive Quarter of Growth the 2018 “MTV VMAs” Will Return to NYC & Air Live from Radio ...
April 17 2018 - 1:05PM
Business Wire
On the heels of MTV’s third consecutive quarter of growth, its
best streak in seven years, the 2018 “MTV VMAs” will return to NYC
and air live on Monday, August 20 from Radio City Music Hall.
Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment Commissioner Julie
Menin today joined the iconic VMA Moon Person; Bruce Gillmer,
Global Head of Music/Talent, Co-Brand Lead, MTV International; and
Darren Pfeffer, Executive Vice President of MSG Live, to announce
the news with a street renaming and symbolic “moon landing” on
Manhattan’s Avenue of the Americas, under the marquee of the famed
venue. Radio City Music Hall was the home of the inaugural VMAs in
1984 and this will mark the 12th time the show has been held there
– the most for any VMA location. 2018 will be the 17th time the
“MTV VMAs” have been held in New York City.
“New York City’s creative energy has always fueled those who
live and work here. This is where music, film, and art collide and
where the Video Music Awards were born,” said Mayor de Blasio.
“There is no better place to host the MTV VMAs than in New York
City at one of the most iconic venues in the world.”
“We are so pleased that the MTV VMAs will be returning to their
roots in New York City for this year’s celebration of music, and
entertainment,” said Media and Entertainment Commissioner
Julie Menin. “Prestigious awards shows like the VMAs and the
Grammys not only reconfirm New York City’s status as the music
capital of the country, but they bring tremendous economic benefits
to their host city, an estimated $50 million in the case of the
VMAs. I thank MTV and Viacom for their partnership, and we look
forward to rolling out the red carpet for one of the music
industry’s most entertaining nights.”
“We’re thrilled that the ‘MTV Video Music Awards’ will be
returning to Radio City Music Hall, where they began in 1984,” said
Andy Lustgarten, President of The Madison Square Garden Company.
“The VMAs are unlike any other event – combining history-making
music with exciting and unexpected moments that create an
unforgettable experience, and Radio City, as the Showplace of the
Nation, is the perfect backdrop for this celebration.”
New York City is a fitting choice to host the VMAs. It is the
birthplace and incubator of so many of music's most popular genres
– from salsa music in East Harlem to disco in midtown, from punk
rock in the East Village to hip hop in the Bronx. The city
continues to be at the forefront of music innovation with 72
digital music companies – more than San Francisco and Los Angeles
combined.
Jesse Ignjatovic returns as Executive Producer for the 2018 "MTV
Video Music Awards." Bruce Gillmer and Garrett English are
Executive Producers. Melanie Block serves as Executive in Charge of
Production. Amani Duncan is Music Executive in Charge. Wendy Plaut
is Celebrity Talent Executive in Charge.
Official sponsors of the 2018 “MTV Video Music Awards” include
PEPSI® and Taco Bell®.
Follow @MTV and @VMAs on social to keep up with all-things
#VMAs.
Source: Nielsen; P18-34 data unless otherwise noted. Prime year
over year growth based on L3, Prime (Mon-Sun, 8p-11p) coverage
ratings.
About MTV:
MTV is a global youth culture brand driven by the creative
spirit of music. For more information, check
out http://www.mtvpress.com. MTV is a unit of Viacom Inc.
(NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA).
About The Madison Square Garden Company:
The Madison Square Garden Company (MSG) is a world leader in
live sports and entertainment experiences. The company presents or
hosts a broad array of premier events in its diverse collection of
iconic venues: New York’s Madison Square Garden, The Hulu Theater
at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall and Beacon Theatre;
the Forum in Inglewood, CA; The Chicago Theatre; and the Wang
Theatre in Boston. Other MSG properties include legendary sports
franchises: the New York Knicks (NBA), the New York Rangers (NHL)
and the New York Liberty (WNBA); two development league teams – the
Westchester Knicks (NBAGL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL); and
one of the leading North American esports organizations, Counter
Logic Gaming. In addition, the Company features the popular
original production – the Christmas Spectacular Starring
the Radio City Rockettes – and through Boston Calling Events,
produces New England’s preeminent Boston Calling Music Festival.
Also under the MSG umbrella is TAO Group, a world-class hospitality
group with globally-recognized entertainment dining and nightlife
brands: Tao, Marquee, Lavo, Avenue, The Stanton Social, Beauty
& Essex and Vandal. More information is available
at www.themadisonsquaregardencompany.com
About the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and
Entertainment:
The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment encompasses the
key economic and creative sectors of film, TV, theater, music,
advertising, publishing, and digital content. In total, these
portfolios account for over 305,000 jobs in New York City, and an
economic output of $104 billion. The agency also oversees NYC
Media, the largest municipal broadcasting entity in the country,
including five cable channels and an FM radio channel with a reach
of 18 million viewers and 16 million listeners in the greater
metropolitan area. The newly created Office of Nightlife is also
housed at MOME.
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MTVJason Shumaker,
212-846-7325Jason.Shumaker@viacom.comorKatie Magnotta,
212-846-5793Katie.Magnotta@viacom.comorNYC Mayor’s Office of
Media and EntertainmentJanet Allon,
347-673-3847jallon@media.nyc.gov
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