The 2012 MTV Video Music Brazil, known as VMB 2012 in Brazil, was held on September 20, 2012, and yook place at the Espaço das Américas, São Paulo.

It was continue to emphasize the alternative scenario of Brazilian music, but, this time, the popular one gained more space.

Some popular artists returned to be indicated, like the happy rock band Restart, winner of 5 categories in 2010.

The public has regained emphasis and chose the finalists in each category until September 3.

The exceptions were the categories Hit of the Year and International Artist, which were exclusively by popular vote.