In a late-week announcement, MTV confirmed that superstar girl group Little Mix will be performing at the 2018 MTV EMA.
Ahead of Sunday’s ceremony, members Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards attended a special Viacom Showcase.
The event was one of several pre-EMA functions held in Bilbao, Spain this weekend.
Getting underway now, Sunday’s actual EMA ceremony features a myriad of high-profile performers. Beyond Little Mix, those taking the stage include Hailee Steinfeld, Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha, Halsey, Rosalía, Panic! at the Disco, Alessia Cara, Marshmello, Bastille, Anne-Marie, Jack & Jack and “Global Icon” award recipient Janet Jackson, Jason Derulo and David Guetta
BILBAO, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 03: (L-R) Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall and Perrrie Edwards of Little Mix and Sway speak at the Viacom Showcase ahead of the MTV EMAs 2018 on November 3, 2018 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Ian Gavan/MTV 2018/Getty Images for MTV)BILBAO, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 03: (L-R) Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards of Little Mix speak at the Viacom Showcase ahead of the MTV EMAs 2018 on November 3, 2018 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Ian Gavan/MTV 2018/Getty Images for MTV) *** Local Caption *** Jesy Nelson;Leigh-Anne Pinnock;Jade Thirlwall;Perrrie EdwardsBILBAO, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 03: (L-R) Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall and Perrrie Edwards of Little Mix and Sway speak at the Viacom Showcase ahead of the MTV EMAs 2018 on November 3, 2018 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Ian Gavan/MTV 2018/Getty Images for MTV)BILBAO, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 03: (L-R) Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards of Little Mix and Sway speak at the Viacom Showcase ahead of the MTV EMAs 2018 on November 3, 2018 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Ian Gavan/MTV 2018/Getty Images for MTV)
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