Continuing the tradition of shining the spotlight on emerging artists, MTV announced today that the up-and-coming indie=rock band, Young the Giant, will make their VMA performance debut at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). They join an impressive line=up of 2011 VMA performers that include Adele, Lil Wayne, and Chris Brown. The 2011 MTV Video Music Awards will air live from Nokia Theater L.A. in Los Angeles on MTV Australia, Monday August 29 at 11am (AEST).