MTV Australia Awards 2008
| MTV Australia Awards 2008
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| Awarded for | MTV Australia Awards | |||
| date | April 26, 2008 | |||
| Moderation | Wyclef Jean | |||
| Loan location | Australian Technology Park , Sydney , New South Wales | |||
| Country | Australia | |||
| Awarded by | MTV Australia | |||
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The 2008 MTV Australia Awards were presented on April 26, 2008 at the Australian Technology Park , Sydney , New South Wales . It is the sequel to the MTV Australia Video Music Awards , which have changed their name. In addition to the name change, some awards were newly awarded and given new names. For the first time, local artists from Australia and New Zealand were honored separately.
The moderator of the evening was Wyclef Jean . Initially, Lindsay Lohan was announced as a star guest, but she had to cancel due to filming.
Live performances
Presenters
- Andrew Hansen
- Brian McFadden
- Eve
- James Ash
- Julian Morrow
- Juliette Lewis
- Leona Lewis
- Mischa Barton
- Natalie Bassingthwaighte
- Merrick and Rosso (Red Carpet)
- The Veronicas
Winners and nominees
The nominations were announced on March 12, 2008. The winners could be determined by online voting until April 25, 2008.
Video of the Year
Delta Goodrem - Believe Again
- Fergie - Clumsy
- Mika - happy ending
- Foo Fighters - The Pretender
- 50 Cent feat. Justin Timberlake & Timbaland - Ayo Technology
MTV Live Performer
Pink - I'm Not Dead Tour
- Foo Fighters - Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace Tour
- Justin Timberlake - FutureSex / LoveShow Tour
- Lupe Fiasco - Snow Jam
- Juliette & The Licks - The Lair
Best Aussie
Best kiwi
Good Karma Award
Earth Hour , climate and environmental protection campaign
- Bliss n Eso , South African fundraising group, including through the charity single Bullet and a Target
- Sea Shepherd , the crew of the Steve Irwin, protects whales
- Young people in Australia (for believing saying sorry was something worth voting for)
- Movember , Fundraising for Men's Health
Bad Karma Award
- Kevin Andrews for not letting Snoop Dogg into the country (last year)
- Kevin Andrews, because he said: "He doesn't seem the sort of bloke we want in this country"
- Kevin Andrews for being a prime example of Bad Hair Day
- Kevin Andrews, for all of the above, especially the hair and the Snoop Dogg thing
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 Catfight
- Snoop Dogg - MTV Citizenship campaign
Remake Award
Summer Heights High - Ja'mie's tearful tirade
- Chris Crocker - Leave Britney Alone 'freakout
- Heath Franklin - Chopper's Weather Report
- Roads & Traffic Authority - Speeding. No One Thinks Big of You. Campaign
Movie Star Award
Sport's Award
International Music Artist Of The Year
Web links
- Official Website (Internet Archive)
Individual evidence
- ^ Announcing the nominees for the MTV Australia Awards 2008. In: Music.net.nz. Retrieved February 13, 2020 .
- ↑ Christine Sams: Noll regrets concert shocker. April 14, 2008, accessed February 13, 2020 .