MMVAs handed out in Toronto, Canada; Wikinews was there

Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Billy Talent took home three awards, the most of the night. Professional photographer Robin Wong attended the red carpet and press room for Wikinews and Wikipedia. This is the second time Wong has teamed up with Wikimedia; the first was in April of this year, photographing Hilary Duff at MuchMusic. Robin’s clients range from fashion to corporate, and from commercial to editorial assignments. Most are people oriented; Robin “loves meeting people”, and “feels privileged to photograph them.”

Joss Stone turns to the press, while signing autographs for fans.

Last night was the 2007 MuchMusic Video Awards in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

MuchMusic is the most watched music channel in Canada, and has been holding the event since 1990. Roughly 6,000 fans line the streets surrounding Much headquarters each year, and 1,200 more score “the wristband” and enjoy a free festival-style show in the parking lot, watching four outdoor performance areas spread out in the downtown location. New this year was a special roof-top stage, on the top of the building. Finger Eleven performed on this stage, way above the crowds.

Other performers at the show were Avril Lavigne, Fergie, Billy Talent, Hilary Duff, Alexisonfire, Maroon 5, Belly, and The Used.

Presenters included Nickelback, Jay Manuel (Canada’s Next Top Model, America’s Next Top Model), Tara Reid (American Pie, this fall’s Land of Canaan), Joss Stone, Sum 41, Amber Tamblyn (Joan of Arcadia, Grudge 2), Hedley, Chris Bosh (Toronto Raptors), Sean Avery (New York Rangers), George, Sam Roberts, Emilie de Ravin (LOST), Marianas Trench, and Kardinal Offishall.

Among the awards up for grabs were four People’s Choice categories, which were open for text message (within Canada) or online ballots until the night of.