The 18th EMAS, scheduled for Sunday November 6, will take place across three venues in the Northern Irish Capital: the Odyssey Arena (main stage) and two further locations that will be revealed soon.

MTV said it was the first time it had done this with the EMAS, although previous events - such as Madrid 2010 - have included one external stage alongside the main arena.

"We're really excited to celebrate Belfast and its rich musical heritage by showcasing MTV EMA ...