MTV pulled out all the stops with its Europe Music Awards in Munich last night, flying in hundreds of guests from across the world. As well as the lavish main ceremony, featuring acts such as Mika and My Chemical Romance, the broadcaster also hosted a huge after party in an old aircraft hanger on a disused military airstrip. This featured a giant helter-skelter and a tequila bar, where enthusiastic staff could be seen pouring the liquid down revellers' throats. Organisers were sure to give at least one nod to the Bavarian host city, providing free bratwurst at the end of the night for hungry guests.
Whittingdale gets down with da kidz
As well as the crazy German fans and the corporate liggers who flocked to the bash, John Whittingdale, the Tory chairman of the House of Commons culture, media and sport select committee, flew in to enjoy the entertainment. During the main show, Whittingdale could be seen resting his eyes on a couple of occassions, but the arrival of Pete Doherty and his band Babyshambles got the MP going again. At the after party he could also be seen in the crowd getting down with the kids moshing to hip band New Young Pony Club. Culture secretary James Purnell was also invited, but unfortunately couldn't make it. However, Monkey guesses he could always find a way of getting himself in the official photographs.
Hopes for fireworks dampened
MTV awards shows are famous for producing iconic cultural moments, often featuring Britney Spears, such as her snog with Madonna and her appalling recent comeback performance. However, a rumour organisers were trying to get her to Munich came to nothing. The broadcaster may have been hoping for some kind of fireworks from those two famous British car wrecks Amy Winehouse and Pete Doherty, who it had been reported were going to duet together but ended up performing separately. Unfortunately for scandal-hungry hacks, both put in polished performances. Even the sight of show host Snoop Dogg in lederhosen failed to raise many eyebrows. However, Monkey was mildly disturbed by a hot tub full of partially clothed bathers that had been randomly placed next to the presenters' podium. At one point a slightly inebriated man in a tiny pair of Speedos got up and gyrated, but thankfully nothing was exposed. Seeing as they were sat in the tub all night, Monkey can only imagine the wrinkly skin afterwards.
