1997 MTV Europe Music Awards

The 1997 MTV Europe Music Awards were held at The Ahoy, Rotterdam, Netherlands on 6 November 1997 and were hosted by Ronan Keating. The Prodigy were the big winners of the night winning three awards including Best Video.

1997 MTV Europe Music Awards
Date6 November 1997
LocationAhoy, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Hosted byRonan Keating
Television/radio coverage
NetworkMTV Networks International (Europe)
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Nominations edit

Winners are in bold text.

Best Song Best Video

Hanson — "Mmmbop"

The Prodigy — "Breathe"

Best Female Best Male

Janet Jackson

Jon Bon Jovi

Best Group Breakthrough Artist

Spice Girls

Hanson

Best Dance Best Rock

The Prodigy

Oasis

Best Alternative Best R&B

The Prodigy

Blackstreet

Best Rap Best Live Act

Will Smith

U2

MTV Select

Backstreet Boys — "As Long as You Love Me"

Free Your Mind
Landmine Survivors Network

Performances edit

Appearances edit

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