On February 23, NME held their annual Awards presentation at the O2 Academy Brixton in London. Chemical Romance opened the evening’s festivities; while the Foo Fighters closed the show. Other performances came from PJ Harvey, Crystal Castles, and Hurts were among the night’s performers.
Muse and Matt Bellamy were repeat winners, Bellamy for the fourth time. Grammy and Brit Award winners Arcade Fire added to their trophy collection; as did Brit Award winner Justin Bieber.
Winners of the 2011 Shockwave NME Awards are:Godlike Genius: Dave Grohl
The Philip Hall Radar Award: the Naked and Famous
Teenage Cancer Trust Outstanding Contribution to Music Award: PJ Harvey
John Peel Award for Innovation: Crystal Castles
Best British Band: Muse
Best International Band: My Chemical Romance
Best Solo Artist: Laura Marling
Best New Band: Hurts
Best Live Band: Biffy Clyro
Worst Band: Jonas Brothers
Best Album: “The Suburbs” by Arcade Fire
Worst Album: “My World” by Justin Bieber
Best Song: “Spanish Sahara” by Foals
Best Video: “Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na)
Best Festival: Glastonbury
Best Small Festival – 50,000 or less capacity: RockNess
Best Dancefloor Filler: “Jungle” by Professor Green
Best TV Show: “Skins”
Best Film: “Inception”
Hero of the Year: Lady Gaga
Villain of the Year: David Cameron
Most Stylish Artist: Brandon Flowers
Least Stylish Artist: Justin Bieber
Best Band Blog or Twitter: Hayley Williams of Paramore
Best Book: “Mr. Rotten’s Scrapbook” by John Lydon
Best Album Artwork: “Surfing the Void” by the Klaxons
Hottest Woman: Alison Mosshart
Hottest Man: Matt Bellamy
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