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'

November 5, 2009

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