Music and Youth
Martin Garrix, Bruno Mars to perform at VH1 Awards; Deepika to present an award
MUMBAI: Vh1 is all set to telecast the Europe Music Awards. The ceremony will air on 7 November 6am onwards; along with a prime time repeat 9pm onwards.
Bringing the world’s best talent under one roof, the EMAs will see Justin Bieber squaring off v/s Beyoncé as the two artists who have bagged maximum nominations, followed by renowned artists such as Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, and Shawn Mendes who are not far behind.
There will be performances by world famous musicians like Martin Garrix, Bruno Mars, Shawn Mendes, DNCE, etc. Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone will also be seen presenting one of the awards.
The Red Carpet event will air 5am onwards, with a prime time repeat at 8pm.
“Vh1 is India’s preferred destination for International Music & Lifestyle entertainment. We’re home to the biggest international Awards & The Europe Music Awards are no different. This year, the EMAs promise to be even bigger & as Indians we’re particularly excited about our very own Deepika Padukone as one of the presenters. We’re certain viewers will absolutely love the show this year,” said Viacom18 English entertainment marketing head Sabrina D’souza.
The EMAs are one of the most iconic Music Awards shows in the world. This year, Vh1 brings the EMA fever to India with an extensive marketing campaign. To kick off, a special digital contest is being done, encouraging India to cheer for Deepika Padukone as she presents one of the awards at the EMAs. Winners of the digital contest will get personally autographed, limited edition EMA memorabilia from Deepika Padukone.
Additionally, a high-frequency radio campaign is also being planned in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai with integrations throughout the day.
College activation is being carried out with contests and promotions, reaching out to young student fans in over 200 college campuses and a number of college festivals spanning fifteen cities.
The campaign is also being amplified in over 120 popular youth hangouts across ten cities. Outlets like Gold’s Gyms, Harry’s, Zu Tisch, The Little Door, etc will have fun, interactive EMA games planned to engage and enthrall fans.
The EMA euphoria will reach a crescendo with the prime time screenings in more than 30 outlets across 10 cities in India.
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.
