The annual VMA ceremony occurs before the end of summer and held either in late August or mid-September , and broadcast live on MTV , along with simulcasts on MTV 's sister networks to nullify in-house competition . The first VMA ceremony was held in 1984 at New York City 's Radio City Music Hall . The ceremonies are normally held in either New York City or Los Angeles . However , the ceremonies have also been hosted in Miami and Las Vegas . The 2019 MTV Video Music Awards are to take place on August 26 , 2019 in Newark for the first time
first VMA ceremony
1984 MTV Video Music Awards
MTV Video Music Award