
You'd hope a $21,500 VIP ticket contains a fair few perks, and the American Music Awards' most exclusive package has been broken down for you.
The AMAs are taking place later today (May 26) US is being hosted by Jennifer Lopez, live from Fontainebleau Las Vegas.
The show was created in 1973 by Dick Clark and unlike the Grammys, winners are determined by the general public and music buyers.
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The awards are being broadcast by ABC or, if you're lucky enough, you may've bagged yourself a ticket to go and see them live - the question is, would you actually cough up the cost of a house deposit for a ticket and what's actually included?

What's included in the 'Ultimate VIP' $21,500 ticket
If you fancied shelling out more than $20,000 on a ticket to next year's awards ceremony, then there are seven specific perks Cornucopia Events lists as being included in the ticket.
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So, for $21,482.95 - to be exact - you can get:
- Orchestra Ticket (First 15 Rows)
- After-Party Ticket
- Access to Walk the Red Carpet
- Photo on the Carpet Experience
- Access to Party on the Red Carpet
- Red Carpet Party VIP Credential
- Official AMA Program Guide
Should you not be willing to part with your life savings on just one night, then there are other packages available.

Other packages available to American Music Awards
The Red Carpet VIP – $13,500 each - includes an Orchestra Ticket (200/400 Sections), After-Party Ticket, Access to Red Carpet Viewing Area, Red Carpet Viewing VIP Credential and Official AMA Program Guide.
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The next tier down is the Orchestra VIP - $6,700 each - which includes an Orchestra Ticket and official AMA Program Guide.
The Loge VIP tickets - priced at $4,000 each - consists of a Loge ticket and official AMA Program Guide.
The Mezzanine VIP – $2,700 each - comprises of a Mezzanine Ticket and Official AMA Program Guide.
Oh and it adds: "Please note all prices are subject to VAT."
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And if you're questioning whether it's worth your while or not to splash the cash, well, see who's been nominated below.

Some of the musicians nominated for the 2025 American Music Awards
Kendrick Lamar has been nominated for a whopping 10 awards - Artist of the Year, Album of the Year (GNX), Song of the Year ('Not Like Us'), Collaboration of the Year ('Luther' with SZA), Favorite Music Video ('Not Like Us'), Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist, Favorite Hip-Hop Album (GNX), Favorite Hip-Hop Song (x3 – 'Like That' with Future and Metro Boomin, 'Not Like Us,' and 'Luther' with SZA).
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Post Malone has been nominated for eight awards - Favorite Male Country Artist, Favorite Country Album (F-1 Trillion), and Favorite Country Song ('I Had Some Help' with Morgan Wallen)' alongside Artist of the Year, Album of the Year (F-1 Trillion), Song of the Year ('I Had Some Help' with Morgan Wallen), and Collaboration of the Year (x2 – 'I Had Some Help' with Morgan Wallen and 'Fortnight' with Taylor Swift).
Billie Eilish has been nominated for seven - Artist of the Year, Album of the Year (HIT ME HARD AND SOFT), Song of the Year ('Birds of a Feather'), Favorite Touring Artist, Favorite Female Pop Artist, Favorite Pop Album (HIT ME HARD AND SOFT) and Favorite Pop Song ('Birds of a Feather').
And Chappell Roan has also been nominated for seven awards - her first time as a nominee - for Artist of the Year, New Artist of the Year, Album of the Year (The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess), Song of the Year ('Good Luck, Babe!'), Social Song of the Year ('HOT TO GO!'), Favorite Female Pop Artist and Favorite Pop Album (The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess).
Other nominees include Shaboozey, Lola Young, Gracie Abrams and Benson Boone among others.
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