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.

1994 MTV Europe Music Awards

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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1994 MTV Europe Music Awards