U2 have been announced as the recipients of the Global Icon Award at this year's MTV EMAs.

The award show which takes place in London on Sunday November 12 will now see a special performance from the group.

They will perform to 7000 fans at Trafalgar Square as part of MTV Presents on Saturday November 11.

U2 fans who want to get their hands on tickets can apply at mtv.co.uk/mtvpresents , the ballot is open until 10pm tomorrow (November 7).

The 22-time Grammy winners follow previous recipients Ozzy Osbourne, Eminem, Whitney Houston, Queen and Bon Jovi.

Meanwhile the main show will be presented by Rita Ora at Wembley Arena .

Other performers include Stormzy, Shawn Mendes, Demi Lovato, Kesha, The Killers, Camila Cabello, Liam Payne, Travis Scott, Clean Bandit and French Montana.

Taylor Swift has clocked up the most nominations at this year's ceremony with six in total, including Best Video and Best Aritst.

She will compete with Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran, Kendrick Lamar, Miley Cyrus and Shawn Mendes for the prize.

The final performers and presenters will be announced in the week running up to the awards show - so watch this space.

How do I vote?

You can vote for your favourite artists at mtvema.com.

How can I watch on TV?

The show will be broadcast live on MTV at 8pm on Sunday November 12.

Who's nominated at the MTV EMAs 2017?

The full list of nominations are:

Best Artist

Ariana Grande

Ed Sheeran

Kendrick Lamar

Miley Cyrus

Shawn Mendes

Taylor Swift

Best Song

Clean Bandit (featuring Sean Paul and Anne-Marie) - "Rockabye"

DJ Khaled (featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller) - "Wild Thoughts"

Ed Sheeran - "Shape of You"

Luis Fonsi (featuring Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber) - "Despacito (Remix)"

Shawn Mendes - "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back"

Best Video

Foo Fighters - "Run"

Katy Perry (featuring Migos) - "Bon Appétit"

Kendrick Lamar - "Humble"

Kyle (featuring Lil Yachty) - "iSpy"

Taylor Swift - "Look What You Made Me Do"

Best New Artist

Dua Lipa

Julia Michaels

Khalid

Kyle

Rag'n'Bone Man

Best Pop

Camila Cabello

Demi Lovato

Miley Cyrus

Shawn Mendes

Taylor Swift

Best Electronic

Calvin Harris

David Guetta

Major Lazer

Martin Garrix

The Chainsmokers

Best Rock

Coldplay

Foo Fighters

Royal Blood

The Killers

U2

Best Alternative

Imagine Dragons

Lana Del Rey

Lorde

The xx

Thirty Seconds to Mars

Best Hip Hop

Drake

Eminem

Future

Kendrick Lamar

Post Malone

Best Live

Bruno Mars

Coldplay

Ed Sheeran

Eminem

U2

Best World Stage

Steve Aoki

Kings of Leon

Tomorrowland 2017

DNCE

The Chainsmokers

Foo Fighters

Best Push

Hailee Steinfeld

Jon Bellion

Julia Michaels

Kacy Hill

Khalid

Kyle

Noah Cyrus

Petite Meller

Rag'n'Bone Man

Sza

The Head and the Heart

Biggest Fans

Ariana Grande

Justin Bieber

Katy Perry

Shawn Mendes

Taylor Swift

Best Look

Dua Lipa

Harry Styles

Rita Ora

Taylor Swift

Zayn Malik