Coming off the show’s record-breaking performance last year from Frankfurt, Germany, the 2013 MTV EMA will take place on Sunday, 10 November at the new Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam.

The 2013 MTV EMA will air across Africa on MTV, channel 130 on DStv on Sunday, 10 November, and on MTV Base, channel 322 on DStv during the week commencing 11 November.

“We’re very excited to partner with the city of Amsterdam, a true world class music city and top destination for artists,” said Bruce Gillmer, executive vice president of Talent and Music Programming/Events, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN). “Each year the MTV EMA celebrates the biggest names in music from every corner of the globe and showcases unbelievable performances from today’s most exciting acts. We’re confident that Amsterdam, and the cutting-edge Ziggo Dome, with its state of the art facilities, will be the perfect setting for what will be a very memorable and spectacular 2013 MTV EMA.”

“I am thrilled to see the MTV EMA return to my home country, the Netherlands,” commented Dan Ligtvoet, managing director, VIMN Northern Europe. “Amsterdam already served as the backdrop for the legendary MTV Europe launch party at the Roxy and we will make sure that, with this year’s MTV EMA, the citizens of Amsterdam and the entire Netherlands will be treated again to a star-studded music extravaganza - which at the same time will allow us to showcase our Dutch audiences’ zest and enthusiasm across the globe.”

Added vice mayor of the City of Amsterdam, Carolien Gehrels: "We are honoured that Amsterdam has been selected to host the 2013 MTV EMA's. This is great news for the city for a number of reasons: it promises to be an exciting event for young people and music lovers in the city, it will provide opportunities for businesses in these difficult economic times and it will allow Amsterdam to raise its international profile: a great event at an ideal moment."

Commented Leon Ramakers, co-founder, Ziggo Dome and former CEO, Mojo Concerts: “From its conception, we were determined to bring the MTV EMA to the Ziggo Dome. We’re very pleased that MTV shares our enthusiasm for our new venue and we can’t wait until 10 November.”