Music and Youth
Drake, Ariana Grande, Halsey, Post Malone, Taylor Swift and many more vie for the top spot at the prestigious 2019 American Music Awards, exclusively on Vh1
MUMBAI: A night to celebrate and one to remember, the 2019 American Music Awards is not only the most highly anticipated awards night, but also a popularity contest for the biggest stars from the industry. Viewers can catch all the happeningsfrom the 2019 AMAhosted by the supremely talented and vivacious Ciara, from the Microsoft Theatre in LA on Monday November 25 at 7:30am, exclusively on Vh1 India.
“Witnessing some staggering debuts and many record-breaking soundtracks, 2019 has been a big year in music. And the American Music Awards is one ofthe biggest international platforms that honors and felicitates these milestones by involving fans in the process. Fans from around the globe have the opportunity to vote and make their favorite artists win in the respective nominated categories. At Vh1, we celebrate music anddeeply valueour viewers’ opinions, which makes the 2019 American Music Awards a true toast for the music lovers in us all.” said, Hashim Dsouza – Head of Programming, English Entertainment, Viacom18.
Hashim further added, “After being nominated at this year’s Europe Music Awards, Raja Kumari will be the first Indian to hostthe Red Carpet at the illustrious award ceremony, making it even more grand.”
Interesting Facts About The 2019 AMA Nominees:
With 7 nods, Post Malone is this year’s top nominee
Being bestowed with ‘Artist of the Decade’ award, Taylor Swift has 5 nods at this year’s awards and is only one short of Michael Jackson’s record of 24 AMA wins
Nominated for a record sixth time for ‘Artist of the Year’, Swift has won the award 4 times out of 5
BTS will be defending the title of ‘Favorite Social Artist’, with last year’s contenders Ariana Grande and Shawn Mendes nominated in the category yet again
After 20 years of stardom and 6 previous nominations, P!nk has never won at the AMAs, she’s vying at this year’s awards in 2 categories – ‘Tour of the Year’ & ‘Favorite Artists – Adult Contemporary’
Beyoncé lands her 11th nomination for ‘Favorite Female Artist – Soul/R&B’, putting her ahead of Rihanna, who has had 10 nods in the category.
DJ Khalid vies to become the first artist since Usher to win back-to-back awards in the ‘Favorite Male Artists – Soul/R&B’
Lauren Daigle too vies to win her third consecutive award for ‘Favorite Artist – Contemporary Inspirational’, which will make her the first artist to win three years running in that category.
Nominated at the very first AMAs in 1974, Elton John is nominated at this year’s awards for ‘Tour of the Year’
A sparkling night of performances by femme fatale Camila Cabello, Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Lizzo, and Kesha & Big Freediawho will be joined by the sensational Jonas Brothers, Thomas Rhett, Christina Aguilera & A Great Big World, Post Malone feat. Ozzy Osbourne, Green Day, Travis Scott and WATT. WhileShania Twain is set to perform a special medley of her all-time hits,Billie Eilishprepares to performher unreleased song at this year’s 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.
