Music and Youth
42nd Annual American Music Awards 2014 Live on Vh1 presented by Micromax
MUMBAI: Vh1, the pioneer in international music and entertainment will be airing the much-awaited 42nd Annual American Music Awards Live on 24th of November.
One of the biggest music awards, the 42nd Annual American Music Awards 2014 will be aired LIVE from Los Angeles, USA. Music artists will be honored in the genres of Pop/Rock, Country, Rap/Hip-Hop, Soul/R&B, Alternative Rock, Adult Contemporary, Latin, Contemporary Inspirational, Electronic Dance Music, as well as categories for Top Soundtrack, New Artist of the Year, Artist of the Year and Single of the Year.
“Vh1 has grown to be synonymous with the best in international music & lifestyle entertainment. The AMA’s are one of the most prestigious platforms recognized the world over as the gold standard in music & entertainment & we are excited to present the 42nd edition of this blockbuster award show on Vh1” – Ferzad Palia, EVP & Head – English Entertainment, Viacom18
Iggy Azalea leads the nominations race this year with a total of six nominations. John Legend, Katy Perry and Pharrell Williams follow with five nominations each, while Lorde earns four nominations. Additionally, Beyoncé, Eminem, Imagine Dragons, One Republic and One Direction are nominated for three awards. The ‘Dark Horse’ singer Katy Perry has been nominated under Artist of the Year once again, thus giving her a total of 23 nominations under the same category through her music career.
After an energetic and vivacious performance last year, renowned international rapper Pitbull returns to host this year’s American Music Awards. The AMAs 2014 will also witness electrifying performances by Katy Perry, One Direction, Ariana Grande, Imagine Dragons, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and many more.
The American Music Awards is part of an illustrious award show line up aired Live on Vh1 like The Golden Globe Awards, Grammy Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Video Music Awards & Europe Music Awards.
MUMBAI: Mumbai is about to witness something it has never seen before. The Global Youth Festival arrives on 6-7 December at Jio World Garden with 15,000 attendees and 60-plus experiences sprawled across six sprawling arenas. On its sixth edition, this is no ordinary jamboree—it is a carefully orchestrated collision of wellness, adventure, arts, music, yoga and social change.
Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis will throw open the proceedings with a landmark ceremony, signalling the state’s backing for a movement that has already mobilised youth across 20-plus countries and 170-plus cities. The sheer scale is staggering: 500-plus volunteers powering the machine, 600,000-plus volunteer hours logged across previous editions, and millions of lives touched annually.
The speaker roster is formidable. Diipa Büller-Khosla and Dipali Goenka, chief executive of Welspun India, will share the stage with Malaika Arora in conversations spanning leadership, creativity and culture. Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Mansukhbhai Mandaviya will also attend, reinforcing GYF’s reach into the corridors of power.
But this is not mere talk. The Solaris Mainstage promises concerts from renowned Indian artists. Innerverse delivers a 360-degree LED spectacle of art, technology and sound. The Love and Care Arena houses hands-on projects spanning women’s empowerment, child education, rural upliftment and animal welfare. India’s largest outdoor sound-healing experience awaits. An inflatable obstacle course, neon drifter karts and open-sky bouldering cater to thrill-seekers.
Some have branded GYF the “Coachella of Consciousness.” Others call it “India’s Largest Sober Festival.” Spiritual visionary Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji, who inspired the festival, will deliver the Wisdom Masterclass. Every rupee goes to charity.
After Mumbai comes Kolkata on 14 December. New York looms next year. For one weekend in December, Mumbai becomes the epicentre of youth-driven change—and nothing will be quite the same after.
Tickets available on BookMyShow. Visit youthfestival.srmd.org or follow @globalyouthfestival on Instagram.
