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Nova’s “Change”: An 11-Year-Old Artist Raising Her Voice for the Planet

At just 11 years old, Nova delivers her debut single “Change”, a moving reflection on climate change and the responsibility we all share. With honest lyrics and a clear message of hope, the young artist uses music to spark awareness and inspire action for the environment. What inspired you to write...

Inside the Machine: Visual Art for Max Cooper’s Music

For Max Cooper’s track, the digital artist visualized the concept of “existing inside a machine” — a fleeting consciousness bound by structure yet reaching beyond it. The resulting audiovisual work combines intricate motion design with Cooper’s layered sound, reflecting on technology, capitalism, an...

The Revolutionary Art of Pandora Nox: Chez Moi: Eat Pu$$y Not Meat

Winner of Drag Race Germany and a true icon of the queer scene, Pandora Nox returns with a bold new manifesto. Her latest music video Chez Moi: Eat Pu$$y Not Meat pushes the boundaries of music and visual art – blending political power, camp, and unapologetic originality. What inspired the creation...

Two Artists, One Vision: “Wild Like the Wind”

The music video for “Wild Like the Wind” was entirely created by Lua & Rafael, from music to visuals. Shot on an iPhone 13 Pro with almost no budget, it was filmed at the singer’s home and around São Paulo, Brazil. Released in December 2024, it’s a showcase of creativity, passion, and resourcefu...

Cupid Went Wild: A Fantastical Journey Between Reality and Illusion

This interview with the director reveals the behind-the-scenes story of Cupid Went Wild. You’ll discover what inspired the narrative, how the visual concept came together, and what challenges arose while filming in a single historic house in Mexico City. The director openly admits that when creating...

Experimetal Music Video By Rendex

Blending humor, gaming influences, and internet nostalgia, the creator’s award-winning experimental video draws inspiration from both meme culture and the old-school YouTube era. What started as a quirky concept soon turned into a project that not only entertained viewers but also earned industry re...

WINNERS OF SEASON 20

The official list of winners of Season 20. Congratulations to all the winners in all categories. The best music video of the season is: Emilia Vaughn - "Rock Music, Girl Secrets" / Emilia Vaughn - "Rock Music, Girl Secrets"    BEST MUSIC VIDEO Emilia Vaughn - "Rock Music, Gir...

WINNERS OF SEASON 19

The official list of winners of Season 19. Congratulations to all the winners in all categories. The best music video of the season is:  IPogány Induló 2/2 Directed by Balázs Máté Büki!    BEST MUSIC VIDEO Pogány Induló 2/2 Directed by Balázs Máté Büki (Hungary) Best Cine...

WINNERS OF SEASON 18

The official list of winners of Season 18. Congratulations to all the winners in all categories. The best music video of the season is:  Idhi Premena Directed by Ramya Vemulapati.    BEST MUSIC VIDEO Idhi Premena Directed by Ramya Vemulapati (India) BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY T...

ANNUAL WINNERS 2024/2025

ANNUAL WINNERS 2024 / 2025   prized categories MAIN WINNER & BEST MUSIC VIDEO Roshi Shyong Directed by James Lama (Nepal) BEST SHOCK AWARD  DEAD DREAMS FALLING Directed by Craig Murray & Amine Boucekkine (France) BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY  LAMENTO Directed by Dieg...

WINNERS OF SEASON 17

The official list of winners of Season 17. Congratulations to all the winners in all categories. The best music video of the season is:  Morning Star Directed by Thomas Zikos!   BEST MUSIC VIDEO Morning Star Directed by Thomas Zikos (Greece) BEST DIRECTOR bbno$ - two Directe...

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS 2025/2026

We are presenting a list showcasing the finest works screened at our main ceremonies. These screenings were accompanied by audience voting, with each screened clip being evaluated. Here are the final selections and outcomes. The list will be updated with additional winners throughout the year. &nbs...

AI and the Music Industry: Threat or Opportunity?

With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), the music industry is witnessing revolutionary changes. AI brings new ways of creating, distributing, and evaluating music, opening up numerous opportunities for artists, producers, and fans. Despite concerns about potential negative consequences, thi...

WINNER OF SEAZON 16

The official list of winners of Season 16. Congratulations to all the winners in all categories. The best music video of the season is:   Stick with You, Directed by Victoria Verseau (Belgium)    BEST MUSIC VIDEO Stick with You Directed by Victoria Verseau, (Belgium) &nbs...

WINNER OF SEAZON 15

The official list of winners of Season 14. Congratulations to all the winners in all categories. The best music video of the season is:   Oh Alien - The Dream, Directed by Clemens Niel (Austria)   BEST MUSIC VIDEO Oh Alien - The Dream Directed by Clemens Niel (Austria)  B...

What visual and idea does our black & white video winner represent? ... reveals Anamarija Tumbas with the song Stroberiz | Dvoje

I have always preferred the black-and-white form, which can be seen in previous videos from the Stroberiz project. I believe it allows viewers to color that black-and-white world in their own minds, and I think those colors are suggested by the sound accompanying the image. At least, that’s how it w...

BEST ANIMATION MUSIC VIDEO OF SEASON 14, Read more about song: the Digenes.

Digenes is a medieval hero, whose story survives through the Greek epic poem of the 12th century. What is interesting about both the epic and the hero, is the mythological dimensions given to his story. The narrative of the story also has distinguishable Homeric elements, and clear references to sto...

WINNERS OF SEASON 14

The official list of winners of Season 14. Congratulations to all the winners in all categories. The best music video of the season is:  Cherry RedRoshi Shyong, Desert Soul, Directed by James Lama (Nepal)      BEST MUSIC VIDEO Roshi Shyong Directed by James Lama (Nepal...

EMVA: How did we celebrate the 3rd Annual Ceremony?

An Evening Full of Emotions Went Off as Planned. It was a night filled with vibrant energy and creativity. We showcased more than 40 music videos, highlighting both local and international talent. We recognized three Slovak artists and over seven from abroad. While we understand the absence of over...

The creation of “Feel No Burn"

"The creation of “Feel No Burn” has been a true blessing for me and my colleagues. May we all feel our our hearts strengthened when we sit back to enjoy the emotional uplift of these filmic interactions" describes Aryna Tsyltsyna.   What initially sparked your interest in filmmaking, and how ...

BailarinaS by Fernando (Best Mobile Phone Music Video of season 13)

It all started in the Body and Movement class that I had in the Master in Film that I am doing right now. Cristiane Wosniak, a great dance and film professor, gave us the assignment to produce a video dance. So I started with what I had at home: my wife and my daughter are ballet practitioners. Then...

WINNERS OF SEASON 13

The official list of winners of Season 13. Congratulations to all the winners in all categories. The best music video of the season is:  Desert Soul, Directed by Prateek Gandhi (India)     BEST MUSIC VIDEO Desert Soul Directed by Prateek Gandhi (India) BEST SHOCK AWA...

ANNUAL WINNERS 2023

prized categories MAIN & CASH WINNER 2023-2024 Wait for Me Directed by Gordon Delacroix (Belgium) BEST MUSIC VIDEO Jeff Hilliard - Consensual Directed by Jeff Hilliard, Joey Danger (United States) BEST SHOCK AWARD Destructive Behaviour Directed by Niklas Hugo Schwärzler (Au...

Ceremony Selection 2023

OFFICIAL CEREMONY SELECTION WINNER: AUDIENCE CHOICE winner of summer ceremony with voting JEFF HILLIARD CONSENSUAL (UNITED STATES) winner of main ceremony with voting 1st. PLACE Wait for Me Directed by Gordon Delacroix (Belgium) 2nd. PLACE Jeff Hilliard - Abando...

Ceremony Selection 2022

We are presenting a list showcasing the finest works screened at our main ceremonies. These screenings were accompanied by audience voting, with each screened clip being evaluated. Here are the final selections and outcomes.   WINNER: AUDIENCE CHOICE winner of summer ceremony with voting ...

WINNERS OF SEASON 12

The official list of winners of Season 12. Congratulations to all the winners in all categories. The best music video of the season is:   Love Renaissance,  Directed by: Simeon Hu (United States)   BEST MUSIC VIDEO Love Renaissance Directed by Simeon Hu (United Sta...

WINNERS OF SEASON 11

The official list of winners of Season 11. Congratulations to all the winners in all categories. The best music video of the season is:  Lisa Pac - All In,  Directed by: René Rodlauer, (Austria)   BEST MUSIC VIDEO Lisa Pac - All In Directed by René Rodlauer, (Austria) BEST...

WINNERS OF SEASON 10

The official list of winners of Season 10. Congratulations to all the winners in all categories. The best music video of the season is:  PEAT WAVES,  Directed by: Andrea Marinelli, (Italy)    BEST MUSIC VIDEO PEAT WAVES Directed by: Andrea Marinelli, (Italy) BEST TOP 20 ...

WINNERS OF SEASON 9

The official list of winners of Season 9. Congratulations to all the winners in all categories. The best music video of the season is:  Jeff Hilliard - Consensual, Directed by: Jeff Hilliard, Joey Danger, (United States)   BEST MUSIC VIDEO Jeff Hilliard - Consensual Directed by:...

WINNERS OF SEASON 8

The official list of winners of Season 8. Congratulations to all the winners in all categories. The best music video of the season is:  Wait for Me, Directed by: Gordon Delacroix, (Belgium)     BEST MUSIC VIDEO Wait for Me Directed by: Gordon Delacroix, (Belgium)  ...

WINNERS OF SEASON 7

The official list of winners of Season 7. Congratulations to all the winners in all categories. The best music video of the season is:  Ezgi Alaş X Güneş - İmdat - Directed by: Lika Nadir, (Turkey)   BEST MUSIC VIDEO Ezgi Alaş X Güneş - İmdat Directed by: Lika Nadir, (Turkey) BEST ...

WINNERS OF SEASON 6

The official list of winners of Season 6. Congratulations to all the winners in all categories. The best music video of the season is:  Panik - Directed by: Balázs Dudás. (Hungary)   BEST MUSIC VIDEO Panik Directed by: Balázs Dudás (Hungary) BEST SHOCK AWARD Rotlaust - N...

WINNERS OF SEASON 5

The official list of winners of Season 5. Congratulations to all the winners in all categories. The best music video of the season is:   Sandro Cavazza - The Days,  Directed by: Paul Jerndal. (Sweden)   BEST MUSIC VIDEO Sandro Cavazza - The Days Directed by Paul Jerndal (Sw...

Who are Sébastien Rombout and Valentine Potten, the two Belgian directors of the video clip “ALMANIAX - Hopes & Dreams”?

Sébastien Rombout's journey into video production comes from a profound passion for cinema that started during his young years. He delved into the craft of filmmaking during early adolescence, driven by an intrinsic desire to weave narratives through visual storytelling. Pursuing studies in graphic ...

WINNERS OF SEASON 4

The official list of winners of Season 4. Congratulations to all the winners in all categories. The best music video of the season is:  Mermaid,  Directed by: Haonan Huang. (United States)   BEST MUSIC VIDEO Mermaid Director: Haonan Huang (United States)  BEST ...

WINNERS OF SEASON 3

The official list of winners of Season 3. Congratulations to all the winners in all categories. The best music video of the season is:  Conny - Melancholé, Directed by: Alexander Flatau. (Germany)   Best Music Video  Conny - Melancholé Directed by: Alexander Flatau ...

WINNERS OF SEASON 2

The official list of winners of Season 2. Congratulations to all the winners in all categories. The best music video of the season is:  Day Dream, Directed by: Hanna Seidel. (Germany)    BEST MUSIC VIDEO Day Dream Directed by: Hanna Seidel (Germany)  BEST SHOCK ...

WINNERS OF SEASON 1

The official list of winners of Season 1. Congratulations to all the winners in all categories. The best music video of the season is:  SEMATAM & S Hudbou Vesmírnou. (Slovakia)    BEST MUSIC VIDEO FIRST PLACE CEREMONY SEMATAM & S Hudbou Vesmírnou  BOMBA * BEST MUSI...

ANNUAL WINNER 2022

It is our honor to present the year-long results of musicians, artists, filmmakers, on an international scale for the first completed year. It has been a very remarkable year for us, and we are very proud of the works of all our contributors. After thorough evaluation of each music video, we have ac...

EMVA: The last day of 2023 with us. What got us on our feet at the Europe Music Video Awards? 🚀🎬

Hey creative souls! The calendar of 2023 is coming to an end, and together with you, we've literally traveled through time and space. But we can't just breeze through this amazing event without giving proper respect to you, our tireless contestants.   So, applause to you! 👏👏 Each of you has...

Mara Katria Sings! Q&A With The Enchanting Musician / Filmmaker

Mara Katria is an internationally acclaimed filmmaker and musician who has directed feature length documentaries, designed video games, and written and recorded award-winning music. She recently received the win here at the Europe Music Video Awards for Best Singing / Vocalist for her powerful new "...

EMVA: Reflecting on the Outstanding Moments of our 2023 Ceremonies

In the course of 2023, we were privileged to witness an array of phenomenal works that left an indelible mark on our esteemed panel of judges. Some music videos quite literally had us on the edge of our seats. With the eagerly anticipated main awards ceremony scheduled for the beginning of 2024, the...

Latino straight from paradise. ...about our winner OJOS PA' TI

Like all artists, he uses his personal experiences to create the basis of the fictional story that we later represent in our art, be it painting, film or music. Of course I let myself be carried away by what happens around me, I examine my environment and analyze what it makes me feel, and then writ...

The talent who won in the Best Hip-Hop category.

Előd Marosvölgyi won in the Best Hip-Hop Video category in the 8th season with his song "Cigerette". We consider his work to be unique, but judge for yourself. We also had the opportunity to meet Előd in person at our outdoor summer screening ceremony, where we presented the award. He will reveal mo...

EMVA: Our 7 tips for your low budget music video.

Embarking on the journey of creating a music video on a shoestring budget can be both exhilarating and daunting. You've got the perfect track, a stellar concept, but the prospect of bringing it to life on a limited budget might be holding you back. Fear not! We're here to guide you through the proce...

About the fabulous Jeff Hilliard ...his goals and song consensual

Jeff Hilliard is an independent filmmaker and artist most known for his satirical songs, both acting and directing in his award-winning music videos. His videos have garnished millions of views and cross-promotion by Steve-O, Russell Brand, Charlie Sheen, and Tommy Lee.    ...I came...

Veronica Gonzalez and Her song "got me going crazy"

I got started with music at a very young age and knew this was a calling. Music was always a part of my life. Since then I have performed at various venues, recorded various albums and other music productions, and much more. My inspiration in my music is the power and love of how music can help you ...

Akos Biro, about his Elevate, kazohin feat. Lena CS

Our small family did karaoke nights every Friday, and I realized that my step daughter (Lena CS) sings dark mood pop songs beautifully (she hadn’t really sung for a while), at the same time she went through an emotional process as she was neglected in school, she felt like a ghost. I empathized with...

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