MTV World Stage is a global series that brings multi-genre talents with global relevance to an audience in over 550 million households. Recorded "live" at the most exclusive gigs, world renowned music festivals and unique concert locations from around the world, MTV World Stage is the "front row seat" for music lovers to experience the biggest artists on the globe without leaving the comfort of their sofas. On August 15, 2009, MTV Asia staged the first ever outdoor MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia at Sunway Lagoon Resort in Kuala Lumpur. The event was attended by over 15, 000 fans. The 2011 event took place in I-City The event also featured a live, real-time microblogging application where comments and 'tweets' via SMS were displayed on giant screens at the concert venue.
MTV World Stage (Season 1)
Coldplay (Episode 1)
Air date: 2009-04-03
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: English alternative rock band Coldplay performs at the Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo, Japan, including fan favorite tracks such as "Life in Technicolor," "Vida La Vida," "The Scientist" and numerous others during February 2009.
The Killers (Episode 2)
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Las Vegas rock band The Killers perform a selection of their hits at the 2009 Oxegen Festival in Ireland, including fan favorites such as "All These Things I've Done," "Human" and "Spaceman," as well as numerous other songs.
Franz Ferdinand (Episode 3)
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Scottish post-punk rock band Franz Ferdinand performs a concert in Valencia, Spain, including fan favorite songs such as "Take Me Out," "Do You Want To," "No You Girls" and numerous other hits during the summer of 2009.
Gorillaz (Episode 4)
Air date: 2011-09-27
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: British alternative hip-hop project Gorillaz perform at the Camden Roundhouse in London, England, including fan favorite tracks such as "Feel Good, Inc" and "Stylo," as well as featuring special guests De La Soul, Bobby Womack and Mos Def in 2010.
Muse (Episode 5)
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: American musical group Muse is featured during their performance at the 2010 Rock at the Ring festival in Germany, where they feature a collection of their most popular hits that includes "Starlight," "Undisclosed Desires," and "Time is Running Out.
30 Seconds to Mars (Episode 6)
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Los Angeles rock band 30 Seconds to Mars performs live from the Rock am Ring Festival in Nürburgring, Germany, including fan favorite tracks such as "Kings and Queens," "The Kill" and "This is War" during the summer of 2010.
Arcade Fire (Episode 7)
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Internationally renowned Canadian indie-rock group Arcade Fire rides the veritable wave of fan enthusiasm all the way to Galicia, Spain, where they put on a landmark performance that features their latest and greatest hits.
Linkin Park (Episode 8)
Air date: 2011-01-07
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Chart-topping, Grammy Award-winning synth-rock band Linkin Park will give a live performance for fans in Madrid, Spain and their set list will include songs, like "Waiting for the End," "Numb," "Breaking the Habit," and much more.
Snow Patrol (Episode 9)
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Scheduled Performer: alternative, indie-rock, power-pop band Snow Patrol in Belfast, Ireland 2011.
My Chemical Romance (Episode 10)
Air date: 2011-04-15
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: My Chemical Romance performs a selection of their hits in Valencia, Spain.
KISS (Episode 11)
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: American hard rock band KISS performs concert at the Rock am Ring music festival in Nürburgring, Germany, including a variety of fan favorite hits such as "Rock 'N Roll ll Nite," "Love Gun" and numerous other well-known tracks.
Slash (Episode 12)
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Former Guns N' Roses lead guitarist Slash performs a concert of his well-known songs at the Palace Theatre in Melbourne, Australia, featuring a wide selection of fan favorite hits such as "Back from Cali" and "By The Sword.
MGMT (Episode 13)
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: American alternative rock band MGMT performs a selection of their hits at the O2 Brixton Academy in London, England, featuring fan favorites such as "Electric Feel," "Congratulations," "Time to Pretend" and numerous others.
Kid Rock (Episode 14)
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Detroit rock/hip-hop musician Kid Rock performs a selection of hit songs at the Isle of MTV Music Festival on Malta, including fan favorites such as "Cowboy," "Born Free" and numerous other tracks during the summer of 2010.
Train (Episode 15)
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: San Francisco alternative rock band Train performs a concert at Shepherds Bush Empire theater in London, England, including fan favorite songs such as "Drops of Jupiter," "Hey Soul Sister" and several others during October 2010.
