Updated: Statement on Behalf of MTV Networks International in Response to Erroneous Reports Circulating in the Media About 'MTV EMAs Present U2 at the Brandenburg Gate'

Thu Nov 5, 2009 5:23pm EST
 
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Updated: Statement on Behalf of MTV Networks International in Response to
Erroneous Reports Circulating in the Media About 'MTV EMAs Present U2 at the
Brandenburg Gate'



NEW YORK, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- MTV wanted to ensure that the 10,000 music
fans that attended tonight's MTV EMAs present U2 at the Brandenburg Gate
enjoyed a safe and happy experience.

The safety and well-being of all attendees at any MTV produced event is of the
highest priority. MTV worked closely with our local promoter DEAG, the Borough
of Berlin and the Berlin Police department to create a comprehensive security
plan for the event. To that end, MTV placed a temporary security fence around
the site perimeter. 

Under no circumstances did MTV build a 'wall' of any kind in or around the U2
production site.

We urge everyone to watch the event on MTV around the world from 21.00 CET
tonight to see for themselves.

Statement from Mr Klaus Wowereit, Governing Mayor of Berlin: 
Thousands of Berliners and U2 fans enjoyed the 'MTV EMAs present U2 at the
Brandenburg Gate' this evening.  The Pariser Platz was the scene for a joyful
celebration of peace, love, freedom and music that Berlin will never forget. 
Congratulations to U2 and MTV for bringing this unique moment of musical
history to the City of Berlin. 

About 'MTV EMAs present U2 at the Brandenburg Gate'
As part of the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards, a multi-platform music event, MTV
produced a special performance with U2 entitled 'MTV EMAs present U2 at the
Brandenburg Gate'.

U2's performance took place on Thursday 5 November in front of the Brandenburg
Gate, in the Pariser Platz, Berlin, a symbol of peace and reconciliation and
the site of the first EMAs in 1994.

MTV distributed 10,000 free tickets to music fans in Berlin so that they could
experience this extraordinary one-of-a-kind event. 



SOURCE  MTV Networks International

Bernadette Simpao, MTV Networks International, +1-212-654-4311,
bernadette.simpao@mtvstaff.com

 

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