MUMBAI: The 2005 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) will return to Miami in the sunshine state of Florida for the second year in a row. The 22nd edition of the show will take place at the American Airlines Arena on 28 August.

MTV Networks president Van Toffler said, "Miami radiates an energy that was clearly visible in last year's show--the arrivals by yacht, the six different stages, the countless amazing performances, and much more. The support from the local community really made the decision to return to Miami an easy one for us.

"The mayors, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, the local community leaders, the American Airlines Arena, and especially the South Floridian fans have made the VMAs and MTV feel at home in Miami."

Miami played host and backdrop to the 2004 VMAs. This was the first time in the 21 year history of the show it has been broadcast from a city other than New York or Los Angeles. OutKast and Jay-Z topped the list of winners with four Moon Men each.