MTV’s 2020 VMAs set to go ahead in August with “limited or no audience”
nme.comcoronavirus pandemic, but New York Governor Andrew Cuomo confirmed yesterday (June 29) that MTV can go ahead with their plans.The 2020 VMAs will, however, have “limited or no audience” in attendance when it takes place at the Barclays Center on Sunday, August 30 due to the pandemic.“Show producers, alongside Barclays Center management, have been working closely with state and local officials to implement best practices for everyone involved,” a statement from MTV explains. “Among the measures all parties involved have aligned on include extensive social distancing procedures, meaningful capacity limitations and the virtualisation of components where possible.”MTV have since confirmed that they intend to feature live performances from across.
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