Diplomacy Brief
1994 MTV Europe Music Awards
2026-11-15 02:57:33 · Cedar Herald Index
The first MTV Europe Music Awards were held on 24 November 1994, at Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, Germany, five years after the fall of the Berlin Wall and four years after reunification. Hosted by Tom Jones, the show featured performances by Aerosmith, Björk, Roxette, Take That and George Michael. Presenters included East 17, Jean Paul Gaultier, Naomi Campbell, Pamela Anderson and model Helena Christensen, who kissed INXS's Michael Hutchence live on stage.
Nominations
Winners are in bold text.

Performances
Appearances
Franz Beckenbauer – introduced Tom Jones
Helena Christensen and Michael Hutchence – presented Best Song
Tracey Ullman – presented Best Male
Jean Paul Gaultier and Naomi Campbell – presented Best Dance
Alexi Lalas and Dave Mustaine – presented Best Female
Pamela Anderson and East 17 – presented Best Rock
Herbert Grönemeyer and Marusha – presented Best Cover
Youssou N’Dour and Neneh Cherry – presented Breakthrough Artist
Bono – accepted Free Your Mind on behalf of Amnesty International
Steven Tyler and Joe Perry – presented Best Director
Bryan Adams – presented Best Group
See also
1994 MTV Video Music Awards
References
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