Only a few hours left before the NRJ Music Awards ceremony. The 26th edition of the awards show will be held this Friday, November 1, 2024, live from the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes. While everyone was wondering about the presence of singer Slimane whose career has just been marred by accusations of sexual assault, the group Indochine has just given its opinion on the ceremony.
NRJ Music Awards: an unmissable musical ceremony
Launched 26 years ago, the NJR Music Awards have become an essential event in the French-speaking musical landscape. Organized by NRJ radio, these awards aim to reward artists who have marked the past year with their contributions to music. With a ceremony that combines live performances, awards ceremonies and moments of emotion, the event organized each year is intended to be unmissable and highlights both young emerging talents and established stars.
The 2024 edition, which will be held at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, will once again be presented by Nikos Aliagas and broadcast live on TF1. Viewers already seem to be looking forward to seeing one of the phenomena of the year, namely the winner of the Star Academy, Pierre Garnier. The 22-year-old young artist is in fact nominated in the “French-speaking revelation of the year” category, alongside his comrade Helena Bailly.
Among the other guests who have confirmed their presence: Clara Luciana, David Guetta, Yseult, Sevdaliza, Teddy Swims and Indochine.
Indochina: speaking out about award ceremonies
A few hours before the NRJ Music Awards, the group Indochine has just spoken in an interview given to the newspaper Nice Matin. The opportunity for members, namely Nicola Sirkis and Dominique Nicolas, to give their opinion on the award ceremonies.
“What's rather interesting about the NMAs is that the public votes. And in this case, receiving an award is always honorary. It's also a big show-business circus, but it's part of the game and we come to pay tribute to the fans, they are our friends who allow us to lead the life we have always dreamed of. they say.
And to add: “People in the profession are not really our friends. This is why, for example, we decided to no longer go to the Victoires de la Musique“.
As a reminder, the group is nominated for the NRJ Music Awards in the “Francophone Group” category against Calema, Justice, Shaka Ponk and Kyo.
