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LEGENDARYITALIAN TENOR ANDREA BOCELLI TOPERFORM AT THE 2015 MTV EMAS
VOTING IS NOW OPEN AT MTVEMA.COM
Tweet it: Legendary Italian tenor @AndreaBocelli to perform at the 2015 #MTVEMA!
SINGAPORE, 20 OCTOBER 2015 - MTV today announced world renowned superstarAndrea Bocelli will take to the MTV EMAs stage for the first time ever. Bocelli will perform anunforgettable solo track as well as a unique duet with powerhouse singer-songwriter ToriKelly that’s sure to go down in EMAs history. The 2015 MTV EMAs will broadcast live acrossthe globe on Monday, 26 October at 3am (TH/WIB) and 4am (MY/PH/SG) from theMediolanum Forum in Milan. A repeat telecast will air on the same day at 8pm (TH/WIB),9pm (PH/SG), and 10pm (MY).
Bocelli’s performance at the 2015 MTV EMAs will follow the global release of his new album‘Cinema’ on 23 October on Sugar Music/Universal Music Group. With over 85 million albumssold worldwide, Bocelli is the most successful classical artist of all time, and has had thehonour of performing live for Presidents, Popes and Royal Families all over the world.
“I’m pleased and excited to perform at a location and event that is unexpected for me, and toshare the overwhelming and contagious energy of so many young people from all around theworld. I will be preparing a nice surprise from outside of my usual repertoire together with thebeautiful and talented rising star Tori Kelly.” – Andrea Bocelli
“I have so much respect for Mr. Bocelli and truly admire his talent. I am incredibly honored tobe singing with such a legend." – Tori Kelly
Host Ed Sheeran and co-host Ruby Rose will be taking charge of this year’s MTV EMAs.
Voting for all award categories is open on mtvema.com through 25 October at 6:59pmSingapore time.
The talent list is heating up for what is set to be an explosive edition of the MTV EMAs, withPharrell Williams, Ed Sheeran & Rudimental, Ellie Goulding, Jason Derulo, twenty onepilots, Martin Garrix, Afrojack, Tori Kelly, James Bay, Jess Glynne and Macklemore &Ryan Lewis previously announced as performers.
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About the 2015 MTV EMAs
The 2015 MTV EMAs will broadcast LIVE across the globe on Monday, 26 October at 3am(TH/WIB) and 4am (MY/PH/SG) from the Mediolanum Forum in Milan, in partnership withExpo 2015. A repeat telecast will air on the same day at 8pm (TH/WIB), 9pm (PH/SG), and10pm (MY).One of the biggest global music events of the year that celebrates the hottest artistsfrom around the world, the MTV EMAs bring music fans a unique, multi-platform experienceacross MTV’s global network of more than 60 channels and over 300 digital media propertiesand platforms. Follow @MTVEMA on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Vine, and join theconversation with #MTVEMA. Fans are invited to participate in the 2015 MTV EMAs campaignusing MTV Bump.Bruce Gillmer and Richard Godfrey are Executive Producers for the 2015MTV EMAs. For MTV EMA news, updates and press materials please visitpress.mtvema.com.
About MTV
MTVis the world’s biggest youth entertainment brand. With a global reach of nearly 785 millionhouseholds, MTV is the cultural home of the millennial generation, music fans and artists, anda pioneer in creatinginnovative programming for young people. MTV reflects and creates popculture with its award-winning content built around compelling storytelling, music discovery andactivism across TV, online and mobile.Outside of the United States, MTV is part of ViacomInternational MediaNetworks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), one of theworld’s leading creators of programming and content across all platforms. For more informationabout MTV in Asia, visit www.mtvasia.com.
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“ I’m pleased and excited to perform at a location and event that is unexpectedfor me, and to share the overwhelming and contagious energy of so many youngpeople from all around the world. I will be preparing a nice surprise from outsideof my usual repertoire together with the beautiful and talented rising star ToriKelly.„— Andrea Bocelli
“ I have so much respect for Mr. Bocelli and truly admire his talent. I amincredibly honored to be singing with such a legend.„— Tori Kelly
