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MTV Music Week turning up the volume in Plymouth
5th March 2019
MTV is returning to Plymouth this summer with an unforgettable four-day music extravaganza.
Running from Wednesday 5 to Saturday 8 June, MTV Music Week will see a huge range of acts perform in the city at live evening shows, along with inspirational daytime events targeted at young people with a passion for music.
Supported by Plymouth City Council, MTV will host four exciting evening events at venues across the city:
- MTV Push on Wednesday 5 June at The Treasury
- MTV Presents on Thursday 6 June at Plymouth Pavilions
- YO! MTV Raps on Friday 7 June at The Hub
- Club MTV on Saturday 8 June at Plymouth Pavilions
The impressive line-up so far includes; Ghetts, Jvck James, Pale Waves, RAY BLK, R3WIRE & VARSKI, Snoochie Shy and The Amazons with more acts and speakers due to be announced in the coming weeks.
Ghetts
MTV Breaks will also be presenting a series of free daytime events including talks, panels and workshops focusing on everything from networking skills, inclusion and social influencers to UK rap music and women in music.
Music fans can also sign up for a DJ workshop at The Hub and speed networking events to meet music industry professionals.
Following on from MTV Crashes Plymouth and MTV Presents: Ocean City Sounds, MTV Music Week Plymouth marks a new direction for the Plymouth showcase, focused on curated events relevant to young fans, in addition to live music events.
Councillor Tudor Evans, Leader of Plymouth City Council said: “We’re passionate about supporting music in Plymouth and excited to be working with MTV to bring such an amazing range of genres to the city. Our ongoing relationship with MTV is just one of the ways we’re working to protect and build Plymouth’s amazing music scene.
“This new format is really exciting for anyone in Plymouth interested in breaking into the music industry with the daytime workshops giving a unique chance to meet and learn from talented industry professionals, in addition to the four spectacular live music events for all music fans to enjoy.”
The Amazons. Photo: Alex Lake
Tickets will go on sale tomorrow (Wednesday 6 March) at 10am.
Tickets for YO! MTV Raps and MTV Push Live will start at £10 (plus booking fee) and tickets for MTV Presents and Club MTV will start at £17 (plus booking fee).
For more info visit www.mtvmusicweek.co.uk and stay tuned to MTV’s social channels and www.mtvmusicweek.co.uk for all the latest news and updates.