Since 1994, the MTV EMA has brought together music fans from across the globe to celebrate the latest and greatest worldwide in rock, pop, hip hop, alternative, and too many more genres to count. Every year, YOU, the fans, pick the winners of the coveted EMAs! And every year we throw a giant party in a different city, where audiences watching around the world are treated to amazing (or should we say EMAzing?) performances by superstars who have included U2, Madonna, Justin Bieber, Britney Spears, Coldplay, Lady Gaga, Shakira, and, well, too many more to count!

Browse through a mother lode of EMA history, trivia, videos, and photos, from our very first show right up to the extravaganza just past—including bonuses like backstage footage you didn’t see on TV! Relive years of one-of-a-kind EMA memories right here...and start looking forward to seeing how we’ll top ourselves next time!