MTV Australia Awards 2008

Infobox MTV Australia Awards
name = 2008


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date = April 26, 2008
venue = Australian Technology Park, Sydney
host = Wyclef Jean
network = MTV AustraliaThe MTV Australia Awards 2008 is the new title for the Australian MTV Awards previously known as the MTV Australia Video Music Awards. The show was held at Sydney's Australian Technology Park in Redfern on April 26, 2008 and aired live on MTV Australia and Fox8 on the Foxtel, Austar and Optus platforms in Australia and April 28 on SKY Digital in New Zealand [cite news | title=The MTV Australia Awards 2008 talent line up begins| date=2008-03-09 | publisher=accessallareas.net.au| url=http://www.accessallareas.net.au/data/EkpuAlukVlOsGsULJh.php ] . Voting commenced on March 12, 2008 and concluded on April 25, 2008. Unlike previous shows, it included, for the first time, Best Australian and Best New Zealand artist award as well as Music Video of the year, Television Moment, Live Performer, Good and Bad Karma awards, the Re-Make award which allowed viewer's to re-film a moment in television in their own style [cite news | title=Annoucning the nominees for the MTV Australia Awards 2008| date=2008-03-13 | publisher=music.net.nz| url=http://www.muzic.net.nz/news/1268/announcing-the-nominees-for-the-mtv-australia-awards-2008.html ] .. MTV New Zealand hosted the second Mile High Gig which flew Kiwi fans via Air New Zealand to the award's show with special guests performing on board including Dizzee Rascal and Scribe [cite news | title=Dizzee Rascal to Headline MTV Mile High Gig| date=2008-03-13 | publisher=scoop.co.nz| url=http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0803/S00134.htm ] . The show was hosted by Wyclef Jean [cite news | title=Hollywood to hip-hop| date=2008-03-31 | publisher=smh.com.au| url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/music/kylie-still-eyeing-us/2008/03/30/1206850688015.html ] . Part of the years line-up were Academy Award nominee Juliette Lewis and her band Juliette & The Licks, Grammy Award winner Eve and 50 Cent [cite news | title=MTV Australia Awards 2008| date=2008-03-09 | publisher=throng.co.nz| url=http://www.throng.co.nz/awards/mtv-australia-awards-2008 ] . MTV Australia, were seeking Lindsay Lohan to be a guest of honour at the awards show [cite news | title=Lindsay Lohan MTV Australia Video Music Awards 2008| date=2008-03-12 | publisher=popcrunch.com| url=http://www.popcrunch.com/lindsay-lohan-mtv-australia-video-music-awards-2008/ ] but she later had to cancel her appearance due to film commitments [cite news | title=Li Lo a no-show | date=2008-04-14 | publisher=Brisbane Times| url=http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/music/noll-regrets-concert-shocker/2008/04/13/1208024978418.html ] . The show also had special awards which included the "Movie Star Award" which was awarded to actor Matt Damon, originally meant to be presented by Mischa Barton [cite news | title=Mischa Barton heads to Australia for MTV Awards! | date=2008-04-20 | publisher=AccessAllAreas.net.au| url=http://www.accessallareas.net.au/music_news/EkplyVuulEKApHOVmw.php ] but was instead presented by 50 Cent and G Unit; "International Music Artist Of The Year", awarded to Timbaland and presented by The Veronicas [cite news | title=The Veronicas to present Timbaland at MTV Awards! | date=2008-04-16 | publisher=AccessAllAreas.net.au| url=http://www.accessallareas.net.au/music_news/EkplFpVFylPQAqLthH.php ] and the "Sport Award" for surfer Mick Fanning presented by Ian Thorpe [cite news | title=Ian Thorpe to present Fanning with MTVAA Sports Award | date=2008-04-12 | publisher=SurfersVillage.com| url=http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/33683/news.htm ] . The show was aired across 19 countries [cite news | title=Local MTV goes global as channel deepens digital desire | date=2008-04-24 | publisher=The Australian| url=http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,23588666-5015662,00.html ] .

Performers

* The Veronicas
* Dizzee Rascal
* Eve
* Juliette & The Licks
* Wyclef Jean
* Kisschasy
* The Vines
* The Potbelleez
* Scribe

Presenters

* Andrew Hansen
* Brian McFadden
* Eve
* James Ash
* Julian Morrow
* Juliette Lewis
* Leona Lewis
* Mischa Barton
* Natalie Bassingthwaighte
* Merrick and Rosso (Red Carpet Hosts)
* The Veronicas

Categories

* "winners in bold"

Music Video of the Year

* Fergie - "Clumsy"
* Mika - "Happy Ending"
*" Delta Goodrem - "Believe Again" "
* Foo Fighters - "The Pretender"
* 50 Cent feat. Justin Timberlake & Timbaland - "Ayo Technology"

Australian Artist Music Award

* Sneaky Sound System
* Silverchair
* Delta Goodrem
* "The Veronicas "
* Operator Please

New Zealand Artist Music Award

* Opshop
*" Scribe "
* The Mint Chicks
* Atlas
* The Checks

MTV Live Performer Award

* Foo Fighters - "Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace Tour"
* Justin Timberlake - "FutureSex/LoveShow Tour"
*" P!nk - "I'm Not Dead Tour""
* Lupe Fiasco - "Snow Jam"
* Juliette & The Licks - "The Lair"

Television Moment Award

*" The Chaser's War on Everything - "APEC 2007 Stunt" "
* Corey Worthington - "The 'A Current Affair' Interview"
* Jake Brown - "X Games 45ft stack & stand"
* A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila - Brandi and Vanessa's fight
* Snoop Dogg - MTV Citizenship campaign

MTV Good Karma Award

* Bliss n Eso South African fundraising efforts, including 'Bullet and a Target' charity single.
* Sea Shepherd Crew of the Steve Irwin trying to keep whales on the planet a little longer.
* Young People of Australia for believing saying sorry was something worth voting for.
* "Earth Hour Engaging Australia and the world to act against climate change."
* Movember "'Raising awareness and funding for male health issues.

MTV Bad Karma Award

* Kevin Andrews For refusing Snoop Dogg entry into Australia
* Kevin Andrews For saying "He doesn't seem the sort of bloke we want in this country"
* Kevin Andrews For defining 'bad hair day'
*" 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'"
* Chris Crocker - "Leave Britney Alone' freakout"
* Heath Franklin - "Chopper’s Weather Report"
* Roads & Traffic Authority - "Speeding. No One Thinks Big of You." Campaign

pecial Awards

Movie Star Award

* Matt Damon

port's Award

* Mick Fanning

International Music Artist Of The Year

* Timbaland

Notes

External links

* [http://www.mtvawards.com.au The Offical MTV Australia Awards Website]