The MTV Australia Awards (previously known as the MTV Australia Video Music Awards or AVMA's) started in 2005 and were Australia's first awards show to celebrate both local and international acts. The last edition happened in 2009.

History

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, Australia. It was hosted by

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with a number of guest stars, nominees, performers and presenters. The launch of the second AVMA (held at

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) was hosted by

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. The third annual Australian Video Music Awards was held at Acer Arena, with hosts Fergie (from

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) and

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, as well as MTV's Laguna Beach star, Kristin Cavallari. The MTV Mile High Gig made its debut in celebration of the launch of MTV New Zealand's Viewer's Choice which flew Kiwi fans via

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to the awards show with live music guests on the plane. In 2008 the show's name was changed to MTV Australia Awards (or MTVAA's) and with it came a new format to the awards with the introduction of the categories Best Australian and New Zealand artist awards, Video of the Year, Good and Bad Karma Awards, Television moment, Live Performance award and Re-Make award, with the show being hosted by

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. The MTV New Zealand Mile High Gig made its return with

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and Scribe headlining the event. In 2010 MTV Networks Australia announced it would launch ''

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''. A music event will be held for the channel May launch and will replace the MTV awards show for the year.

Award locations

* 3 March 2005 –

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hosted by

* 12 April 2006 –

, Sydney hosted by

* 29 April 2007 – Acer Arena, Sydney hosted by Fergie and

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and

Benji Madden Benjamin Levi Madden (né Combs; born March 11, 1979) is an American musician. He is the lead guitarist and backing vocalist for the band Good Charlottefor which he has received various awardsas well as pop rock collaboration the Madden Brothe ...

from

* 26 April 2008 – Australian Technology Park, Sydney hosted by

* 27 March 2009 –

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, Darling Harbour, Sydney hosted by

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Award categories

Award winners

2005

* Best Male Artist:

Shannon Noll Shannon Noll (born 16 September 1975) is an Australian singer-songwriter who first came to prominence as runner-up of the first season of ''Australian Idol'' in 2003, which led to him being signed to Sony BMG. He has released five top ten albu ...

* Best Female Artist: Delta Goodrem * Breakthrough Artist: Missy Higgins * Best Group: Green Day * Best Dance Video: Usher – Yeah! * Best Pop Video:

Guy Sebastian Guy Theodore Sebastian (born 26 October 1981) is an Australian singer and songwriter who was the winner of the first ''Australian Idol'' in 2003, judge on Australia's ''The X Factor'' from 2010 to 2012 and again from 2015 to 2016, and coach ...

–

Out with My Baby "Out with My Baby" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Guy Sebastian. It was co-written by Sebastian and Robin Thicke, who also produced this single alongside Pro Jay. "Out with My Baby" topped the Australian Singles Chart and was accredit ...

* Best Rock Video: Green Day – American Idiot * Best R&B Video:

The Black Eyed Peas Black Eyed Peas (also known as The Black Eyed Peas) is an American musical group consisting of rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo. The group's line-up during the height of their popularity in the 2000s featured Fergie, who replaced Kim Hi ...

– Hey Mama * Sexiest Video: The Black Eyed Peas – Hey Mama * Best Dressed Video: Gwen Stefani –

What You Waiting For? "What You Waiting For?" is a song by American singer Gwen Stefani from her debut solo studio album, '' Love. Angel. Music. Baby.'' (2004). Written by Stefani and Linda Perry, the song is the album's opening track and was released as Stefani's ...

* Video of the Year:

The Dissociatives The Dissociatives were an Australian alternative rock band consisting of Daniel Johns of Silverchair and dance producer and DJ Paul Mac (of Itch-E and Scratch-E), which formed in mid-2003. They were supported by touring members, Julian Ham ...

– Somewhere Down the Barrel * Pepsi Viewers Choice: Delta Goodrem * Supernova: Evermore * VH1 Music First: Cher * Free Your Mind:

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2006

* Best Male Artist – Shannon Noll * Best Female Artist – Ashlee Simpson * Spankin' New Aussie Artist –

The Veronicas The Veronicas is an Australian pop duo from Brisbane. The group was formed in 2004 by identical twin sisters Lisa and Jessica Origliasso. In 2005, the Veronicas released their debut studio album, titled '' The Secret Life of...'', which pea ...

* Best Group – Green Day * Best Dance Video –

Rogue Traders Rogue Traders is an Australian electronic rock band formed in Melbourne, Victoria in 2002 by mainstay James Ash on keyboards. In 1989, Ash met fellow original member Steve Davis in London while both were working as DJs. Before forming Rogue Tr ...

– Voodoo Child * Best Pop Video – Ashlee Simpson –

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* Best Rock Video – The Darkness – One Way Ticket *

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– Chris Brown –

Run It! "Run It!" is the debut single by American recording artist Chris Brown. It was produced by Scott Storch and written by Sean Garrett alongside guest artist Juelz Santana. The song appeared on his debut studio album, '' Chris Brown'', and was r ...

* Best Hip-Hop Video – Snoop Dogg –

Drop It Like It's Hot "Drop It Like It's Hot" is a song by American rapper Snoop Dogg featuring fellow American musician Pharrell Williams. It was released on September 27, 2004, as the lead single from Snoop Dogg's seventh studio album, '' R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): T ...

* Album of the Year –

Bernard Fanning Bernard Fanning (born 15 August 1969) is an Australian musician and singer-songwriter. He was the lead vocalist of Queensland alternative rock band Powderfinger from its formation in 1989. Born and raised in Toowong, Brisbane, Fanning receive ...

– Tea and Sympathy * Song of the Year –

James Blunt James Blunt (born James Hillier Blount; 22 February 1974) is an English singer, songwriter and musician. A former reconnaissance officer in the Life Guards regiment of the British Army, he served under NATO during the 1999 Kosovo War. After l ...

–

You're Beautiful "You're Beautiful" is a song by English singer-songwriter James Blunt. It was written by Blunt, Sacha Skarbek and Amanda Ghost for Blunt's debut album, ''Back to Bedlam'' (2004). It was released as the third single of the album in 2005. In th ...

* Video of the Year – The Veronicas – 4ever *

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– Anthony Callea * Free Your Mind Award –

Peter Garrett Peter Robert Garrett (born 16 April 1953) is an Australian musician, environmentalist, activist and former politician. In 1973, Garrett became the lead singer of the Australian rock band Midnight Oil. As a performer he is known for his signa ...

2007

* Spankin' New Artist –

Teddy Geiger Teresa Geiger (born September 16, 1988) also known by her stage name Teddy Geiger, is an American artist, songwriter and record producer. Early life Geiger was born on September 16, 1988, to Lorilyn Rizzo-Bridges and John Theodore Geiger, I. Sh ...

–

For You I Will (Confidence) "For You I Will (Confidence)" is the debut single of American singer-songwriter Teddy Geiger, featured on her debut album '' Underage Thinking''. The song was used as the theme song for the CBS comedy-drama series ''Love Monkey'', on which Geiger ...

* Sexiest Video – Fergie –

Fergalicious "Fergalicious" is a song recorded by American singer, songwriter and rapper Fergie for her debut studio album, '' The Dutchess'' (2006). The title is a portmanteau of ''Fergie'' and ''delicious''. It was written by Fergie and The Black Eyed Pea ...

* Best Pop Video – Guy Sebastian – Elevator Love * Best Rock Video –

Thirty Seconds to Mars Thirty Seconds to Mars (commonly stylized as 30 Seconds to Mars) is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1998. The band consists of brothers Jared Leto (lead vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards) and Shannon Leto (drums, ...

–

The Kill "The Kill" (written "The Kill (Bury Me)" on the single and music video) is a song by American band Thirty Seconds to Mars. The song was released on January 24, 2006 as the second single from their second album, '' A Beautiful Lie''. It was cert ...

* Best Male Artist – Shannon Noll – Lonely * Best Female Artist –

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–

U + Ur Hand "U + Ur Hand" is a song by American pop singer Pink. It was lined up as the third single from her fourth studio album '' I'm Not Dead'' (2006). It was released on August 28, 2006, and ignited controversy due to its explicit lyrical content and st ...

* Best Group –

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* Album of the Year –

Evanescence Evanescence is an American rock band founded in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1995 by singer and musician Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody. After recording independent EPs as a duo in the late 90's, and a demo CD, Evanescence released their debut ...

–

The Open Door ''The Open Door'' is the second studio album by American rock band Evanescence, released on September 25, 2006, by Wind-up Records. The record symbolizes a new beginning for the band, with Amy Lee in full creative control, incorporating new ele ...

* Best Hip Hop Video – Snoop Dogg ft.

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–

That's That "That's That" (explicitly titled "That's That Shit") is the second single by Snoop Dogg from the album ''Tha Blue Carpet Treatment''. The song was the first single taken from the album in the United Kingdom, however the single only achieved nota ...

* Video of the Year –

–

* Download of the Year – Pink –

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* Best Dance Video – Fedde le Grand –

Put Your Hands Up 4 Detroit "Put Your Hands Up 4 Detroit" (formatted as "Put Your Hands Up for Detroit" outside Benelux) is a song written and produced by Dutch electronic producer and DJ Fedde le Grand. It samples Matthew Dear and Disco D's "Hands Up for Detroit". Histor ...

* Best Hook Up – Justin Timberlake featuring

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–

SexyBack "SexyBack" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake for his second studio album, ''FutureSex/LoveSounds'' (2006). It was released on July 18, 2006, to US mainstream and rhythmic radio stationsRadio single releases . FMQ ...

* Viewers Choice Australia –

* Viewers Choice New Zealand –

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2008

* Music Video of the Year – Delta Goodrem – Believe Again * Australian Artist Music Award –

* New Zealand Artist Music Award – Scribe * MTV Live Performer Award –

–

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* Television Moment Award – The Chaser's War on Everything – " APEC 2007 Stunt * MTV Good Karma Award – Earth Hour – Engaging Australia and the world to act against climate change * MTV Bad Karma Award – Kevin Andrews – For all of the above, especially the hair, and the Snoop Dogg thing * Remake Award – Summer Heights High – Ja'mie's teary tirade * Movie Star Award –

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* Sport's Award –

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* International Music Artist of the Year –

2009

* Best Collaboration – T.I. Feat. Rihanna – Live Your Life * Best Rock Video –

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– I Don't Care * Best Dance Video – The Ian Carey Project –

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* Best Moves – Britney Spears –

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* Best Aussie – Jessica Mauboy * Best Breakthrough – Katy Perry * Best Kiwi – Nesian Mystik * Independent Spirit – Sneaky Sound System * Best Video –

– So What (Pink song), So What

Memorable moments

2007

* Award host and performer Snoop Dogg was denied entry into Australia.SMH.com.au
Who put the Dogg out?
''The Sydney Morning Herald''.. Retrieved 27 July 2008

2006

* Russell Crowe dropped his mic. * Snoop Dogg was late to announce the Video of the Year.

2005

* Anna Nicole Smith bares her breasts when presenting the Video of the Year Award with Kelly Slater.stereogum
Highlights From The MTV Australia Video Music Awards
''stereogum''. Retrieved 5 August 2008 * Carmen Electra performs a strip tease for the audience.MTV Asia
Delta Goodrem, Green Day And The Black Eyed Peas Triumph At MTV Australia Video Music Awards 2005
''MTV Asia''. Retrieved 5 August 2008 * All the sound shut down during

performance.

Award themes

In 2005, There was a circus theme to go with the location at Luna Park Sydney. At the show they had a circus tent set up and when awards were given, clowns were shown doing things that related to the award (e.g. Best Group had clowns holding a net ready to catch the other clown jumping from a high place). The theme for 2006 was the budgie smuggler. During the lead up to the show MTV Australia aired adverts where men would talk about their budgie smugglers and how they like to wear them and so on. The logo for the show however did not reflect this theme. In 2007, the TV advertising campaign for the 2007 awards featured various singers and groups unrolling their own red carpets in different locations around Australia. This year MTV Advert was about the focus on the Technology park with people with white costumes with a white helmet with cords and plugs on the helmet it was shot at the technology park where the event is going to be taken place.

References

External links

MTV Australia

Official MTVAA site
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mtv Australia Awards MTV Australia Awards, Awards established in 2005 Awards disestablished in 2010

History

Award locations

Award categories

Award winners

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

Memorable moments

2007

2006

2005

Award themes

See also

References

External links