Three-time MTV EMA winner Bruno Mars will make a grand return to the EMAs stage for the first live global performance of his brand new single which dropped just this past Friday, 24K Magic, LIVE at the 2016 MTV EMAs. The 2016 EMAs will broadcast live (time to be confirmed) around the globe from the Ahoy Rotterdam in Rotterdam, Netherlands on Sunday, November 6 at 12:00 GMT+4. This will be Mars third EMA performance as he returns to the show in the Netherlands, following his 2013 performance of Gorilla at the 2013 MTV EMAs in Amsterdam.

24K Magic is the lead single from Mars third studio album of the same title, and Mars first piece of solo music in nearly four years. The singer unveiled the highly anticipated track and music video worldwide on October 7. The 24K Magic album will arrive on November 18.

The eleven-time EMA nominee and winner of Best Song in 2011 snagged his first five number one Billboard singles in less time than any artist since Elvis Presley.  Mars robust pipeline of smash hits has spawned some of today’s catchiest songs including Uptown Funk,Locked Out of Heaven and Nothin’ On You.

Mars is the first artist unveiled from the show’s star-studded performer lineup. Additional performers, as well as presenters, will be announced shortly.

We’re thrilled to announce Bruno’ return to EMAs and can’t imagine a more appropriate way to jump start our biggest night of the year,’said Bruce Gillmer, EVP of music and talent programming for MTV International and executive producer of the 2016 MTV EMAs.Many more surprises to follow!