List of NME Award winners

This is a list of winners of NME Awards.

Winners by year

NME Awards 1953 Dance Band: Ted Heath And His Music Female Vocalist: Lita Roza Outstanding Musician: Ronnie Scott Small Band: Johnny Dankworth Seven Male Vocalist: Dickie Valentine

NME Awards 1954 Band You Would Most Like to See at the NME Pollwinners' Concert: Johnny Dankworth's Orchestra Outstanding Drummer: Jack Parnell Outstanding Clarinet Player: Carl Barriteau Outstanding Tenor Sax Player: Ronnie Scott Outstanding Trombone Player: Don Lusher Outstanding Alto Sax Player: Johnny Dankworth Outstanding Guitar Player: Ivor Mairants Outstanding Piano Player: Bill McGuffie Outstanding Trumpet Player: Kenny Baker Outstanding Bass Player: Johnny Hawksworth Outstanding Arranger: Reg Owen Outstanding Large Band: Ted Heath And His Music Musician of the Year: Ronnie Scott Male Vocalist: Dickie Valentine Female Vocalist: Lita Roza Small Band: Ronnie Scott's Band

NME Awards 1955 Outstanding American Feminine Singer: Doris Day The World's Outstanding Musical Personality: Bill Haley Top Male Singer: Dickie Valentine Outstanding American Male Singer: Frank Sinatra Outstanding British Musical Personality: Dickie Valentine World's Outstanding Singer: Frank Sinatra Outstanding British Feminine Singer: Alma Cogan Outstanding British Male Singer: Dickie Valentine World's Outstanding Vocal Group: Four Aces Large Band Section: Ted Heath And His Music Favourite Disc Jockey: Jack Jackson Small Bands: The Kirchins British Vocal Group: Stargazers

NME Awards 1956 Large Band: Ted Heath Small Band: The Kirchins Musician of the Year: Eddie Calvert Favourite American Singer – Female: Doris Day Favourite American Singer – Male: Frank Sinatra Female Dance Band Vocalist: Rose Brennan Male Solo Singing Star: Dickie Valentine Female Solo Singing Star: Ruby Murray Favourite Musical Personality: Dickie Valentine Most Promising New Band: Ronnie Scott Vocal Group: Stargazers Male Dance Band Vocalist: Robbie Britton Outstanding Popular Singer in the World: Frank Sinatra

NME Awards 1957 Favourite American Female Singer: Doris Day World's Outstanding Popular Singer: Pat Boone Favourite American Male Singer: Pat Boone Favourite British Female Singer: Alma Cogan World's Outstanding Vocal Group: The Platters British Large Bands: Ted Heath Favourite British Male Singer: Dickie Valentine British Musical Personality: Tommy Steele World's Outstanding Musical Personality: Elvis Presley British Vocal Groups: King Brothers British Disc Jockey: Jack Jackson Small Groups (Skiffle): Lonnie Donegan Small Groups (Traditional): Chris Barber Small Groups (Modern Jazz): Tony Kinsey

NME Awards 1958 Favourite US Female Singer: Connie Francis World's Outstanding Popular Singer: Elvis Presley Favourite US Male Singer: Elvis Presley World's Outstanding Vocal Group: Everly Brothers World's Outstanding Musical Personality: Elvis Presley Outstanding Vocal Personality: Frankie Vaughan Favourite Male Singer: Frankie Vaughan Small Group: Lonnie Donegan Favourite Female Singer: Alma Cogan Vocal Group: Mudlarks Outstanding Instrumental Personality: Eddie Calvert Large Band: Ted Heath Favourite New Singer (Under 21): Cliff Richard Favourite Disc Jockey: Pete Murray

NME Awards 1959 World's Outstanding Male Singer: Elvis Presley World's Outstanding Female Singer: Connie Francis World's Outstanding Musical Personality: Elvis Presley World's Outstanding Vocal Group: Everly Brothers Favourite British Male Singer: Cliff Richard Favourite British Female Singer: Shirley Bassey Favourite British Vocal Group: The Mudlarks Favourite British Vocal Personality: Frankie Vaughan Favourite British Instrumentalist: Russ Conway Favourite British Large Band or Orchestra: Ted Heath Favourite British Small Group: Lonnie Donegan Favourite British Disc Jockey: Pete Murray Favourite British New Disc or TV singer: Craig Douglas Favourite British Disc of Year: Cliff Richard's 'Living Doll' Favourite British Artist for Poll Concert: Marty Wilde

NME Awards 1960 World Male Singer: Elvis Presley World Female Singer: Connie Francis World Vocal Group: Everly Brothers World Musical Personality: Duane Eddy British Vocal Group: King Brothers British Large Band or Orchestra: Ted Heath British Female Singer: Shirley Bassey British Male Singer: Cliff Richard British Vocal Personality: Lonnie Donegan British Small Group: The Shadows Best British Disc of the Year: The Shadows 'Apache' New Disc or TV Singer: Emile Ford Instrumental Personality: Russ Conway Artist For Poll Concert: Adam Faith Disc Jockey: David Jacobs

NME Awards 1961 World Female Singer: Connie Francis World Musical Personality: Elvis Presley World Male Singer: Elvis Presley World Vocal Group: Everly Brothers British Vocal Personality: Adam Faith British Vocal Group: The Springfields Instrumental Personality: Bert Weedon British Small Group: The Shadows British Large Band or Orchestra: Ted Heath Best British Disc of the Year: John Leyton's 'Johnny Remember Me' British Male Singer: Cliff Richard Artist For Poll Concert: Billy Fury Trad Jazz Band: Acker Bilk British Female Singer: Helen Shapiro New Disc or TV Singer: John Leyton Disc Jockey: David Jacobs

NME Awards 1962 World's Outstanding Male Singer: Elvis Presley World's Outstanding Female Singer: Brenda Lee World's Outstanding Vocal Group: Everly Brothers World's Outstanding Musical Personality: Elvis Presley British Male Singer: Cliff Richard British Female Singer: Helen Shapiro British Vocal Group: The Springfields British Vocal Personality: Joe Brown British Solo Instrumentalist: Jet Harris British Large Band/Orchestra: Joe Loss British Small Group: The Shadows British Traditional Jazz Band: Kenny Ball British Disc Jockey: David Jacobs British New Disc or TV Singer: Frank Ifield British Best Disc in 1962: Frank Ifield's 'I Remember You' Artist for Poll Concert: Billy Fury

NME Awards 1963 Host: Roger Moore World Male Singer: Cliff Richard World Vocal Group: The Beatles World Musical Personality: Elvis Presley World Female Singer: Brenda Lee British Vocal Personality: Joe Brown British Vocal Group: The Beatles British Large Band or Orchestra: Joe Loss British Small Group: The Shadows British Traditional Jazz Band: Kenny Ball Best British Disc of the Year: The Beatles 'She Loves You' British Female Singer: Kathy Kirby Artist for Poll Concert: Billy J Kramer and The Dakotas British Male Singer: Cliff Richard Disc Jockey: David Jacobs New Disc or TV Singer: Gerry Marsden Solo Instrumentalist: Jet Harris

NME Awards 1964 Host: Roy Orbison Outstanding Male Singer: Elvis Presley Outstanding Female Singer: Brenda Lee Outstanding Vocal Group: The Beatles Outstanding Musical Personality: Elvis Presley British Male Singer: Cliff Richard British Female Singer: Dusty Springfield British Vocal Group: The Beatles British Vocal Personality: Cliff Richard British Rhythm and Blues: The Rolling Stones British Instrumental Unit: The Shadows British TV or Radio Programme: Ready Steady Go! British Disc Jockey: Jimmy Savile British New Disc or TV Singer: Mick Jagger British Disc This Year: The Animals 'The House of the Rising Sun'

NME Awards 1965 Host: Tony Bennett World Male Singer: Elvis Presley World Musical Personality: Elvis Presley British R&B Group: The Rolling Stones Disc Jockey: Jimmy Savile World Female Singer: Dusty Springfield World Vocal Group: The Beatles British Vocal Group: The Beatles British Male Singer: Cliff Richard British Vocal Personality: John Lennon British Female Singer: Dusty Springfield New Disc or TV Singer: Donovan British Instrumental Unit: The Shadows Best New Group: Seekers Most Popular Disc Jockey: Jimmy Savile Best TV or Radio Show: Top of the Pops Best New Disc of the Year: The Rolling Stones '(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction'

NME Awards 1966 Host: Jimmy Savile World Male Singer: Elvis Presley World Female Singer: Dusty Springfield World Vocal Group: The Beach Boys World Musical Personality: Elvis Presley British Vocal Group: The Beatles British Instrumental Unit: The Shadows Best Male Singer: Cliff Richard British Vocal Personality: Cliff Richard Best R&B Group: Spencer Davis Best TV/Radio Show: 'Top of the Pops' Top Disc Jockey: Jimmy Savile British Female Singer: Dusty Springfield New Disc Singer: Stevie Winwood Best New Group: Spencer Davis Best British Disc This Year: The Beatles – 'Eleanor Rigby'

NME Awards 1967 Host: Jimmy Savile World's Top Vocal Group: The Beatles Best R&B Group: The Rolling Stones Britain's Top Singer: Cliff Richard World's Top Female Singer: Dusty Springfield Top DJs: Jimmy Savile Top TV Show: 'Top of the Pops' Best New Singer: Engelbert Humperdinck Best New Group: Bee Gees

NME Awards 1968 Host: Roger Moore World Male Singer: Elvis Presley World Female Singer: Lulu World Vocal Group: The Beatles World Musical Personality: Elvis Presley British Vocal Group: The Beatles British Female Singer: Lulu Top Disc Jockey: Jimmy Savile Best TV/Radio Show: 'Top of the Pops' Best New Group: Love Affair British Vocal Personality: Cliff Richard British R&B Group: The Rolling Stones Best British Disc This Year: The Beatles – 'Hey Jude' British Male Singer: Tom Jones New Disc Singer: Mary Hopkin British Instrumental Unit: The Shadows

NME Awards 1969 Host: Jimmy Savile ARTISTS APPEARING: Blue Mink Bob & Marcia Brotherhood Of Man Lou Christie Dana Edison Lighthouse Johnny Howard Orchestra Juicy Lucy Love Affair Marmalade Hank Marvin & Shadows Pickettywitch Pipkins Rare Bird Cliff Richard Clodagh Rodgers Vanity Fare White Plains

NME Awards 1970 World Male Singer: Elvis Presley World Female Singer: Diana Ross 1970s Best British Single: Mungo Jerry – 'In the Summertime' World Musical Personality: Elvis Presley Best TV/Radio Show: 'Top of the Pops' World Vocal Group: Creedence Clearwater Revival British Vocal Personality: Cliff Richard British Female Singer: Cilla Black New Disc Singer: Elton John Best New Group: McGuinness Flint Top British Group: The Beatles Brit. Instrumental Unit: The Shadows Top Disc Jockey: Jimmy Savile British Male Singer: Cliff Richard 1970s Best British LP: The Beatles - Let It Be

NME Awards 1971 World Male Singer: Elvis Presley World Female Singer: Diana Ross World Musical Personality: Elvis Presley World Vocal Group: Creedence Clearwater Revival British Male Singer: Cliff Richard British Female Singer: Cilla Black Best British Single: Mungo Jerry – 'In the Summertime' Best TV/Radio Show: 'Top of the Pops' British Vocal Personality: Cliff Richard New Disc Singer: Elton John Best New Group: McGuinness Flint Top British Group: The Beatles British Instrumental Unit: The Shadows Top Disc Jockey: Jimmy Savile Best British LP: The Beatles - Let It Be

NME Awards 1972 World Male Singer: Elvis Presley World Female Singer: Diana Ross World Musical Personality: Elvis Presley World Vocal Group: T. Rex British Male Singer: Cliff Richard British Female Singer: Cilla Black British Vocal Group: T. Rex British Vocal Personality: Cliff Richard British New Group: New Seekers British Instrumental Unit: CCS TV or Radio Show: 'Top of the Pops' Disc Jockey: Jimmy Savile New Disc Singer: Rod Stewart Best 1971 Single Disc: George Harrison – 'My Sweet Lord' Best 1971 Album: A tie between T. Rex's Electric Warrior and John Lennon's Imagine

NME Awards 1973 World Top Group: Yes World Stage Band: Alice Cooper World Male Singer: David Bowie World Female Singer: Diana Ross Most Promising Name: Golden Earring Soul Act: Stevie Wonder British Top Group: Yes British Male Singer: David Bowie British Female Singer: Maggie Bell Most Promising Name (British): Leo Sayer

NME Awards 1974 British Male Singer: David Bowie British Female Singer: Maggie Bell British Group: Yes British Stage Band: Genesis Most Promising New Name (British): Leo Sayer Disc Jockey: John Peel TV Show: 'Old Grey Whistle Test' British Single: The Who – '5.15' British Album: Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon Best Guitarist: Eric Clapton Best Keyboardist: Rick Wakeman Best Bass Guitarist: Paul McCartney Best Drummer: Carl Palmer Best Producer: David Bowie Best Instrumentalist: Roy Wood Best Songwriters: Elton John/Bernie Taupin Best Soul Act: Stevie Wonder Best Dressed Album: Yes - Yessongs World Singer: David Bowie World Female Singer: Diana Ross World Group: Yes World Stage Band: Alice Cooper World Album: Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon World Single: Golden Earring - "Radar Love" World's Most Promising New Name: Golden Earring

NME Awards 1975 British Male Singer: Paul Rodgers British Female Singer: Kiki Dee British Group: Roxy Music British Stage Band: Genesis British Disc Jockey: Noel Edmonds British Music TV Show: The Old Grey Whistle Test Most Promising New Name: Bad Company Music Radio Show: Alan Freeman Show World Male Singer: Robert Plant World Female Singer: Joni Mitchell Drummer: Carl Palmer Misc. Instrument: Mike Oldfield Producer: Eddy offord Album: Rod Stewart - Smiler Single: Bad Company - "Can't Get Enough" Best Dressed LP: Yes - Relayer Soul Act: Stevie Wonder Klutz of the Year: Steve Harley

NME Awards 1976 Best Group: Led Zeppelin Best British Stage Band: Queen Best Female Singer: Linda Ronstadt Turkey of the Year: Sex Pistols Best Male Singer: Robert Plant Most Promising Emergent Act: Eddie and the Hot Rods Best Keyboardist: Rick Wakeman Best Drummer: John Bonham Best Songwriter/Composer: Bob Dylan Best Television Show: 'The Old Grey Whistle Test' Best Disc Jockey: John Peel Most Missed Dead Act: Jimi Hendrix Best Guitarist: Jimmy Page Best Single: Thin Lizzy - :The Boys Are Back In Town" Best Album: Led Zeppelin - The Song Remains the Same Most Wonderful Human Being: Johnny Rotten Best Miscellaneous Instrumentalist: Mike Oldfield Best Radio Show: 'Alan Freeman's Saturday Show' Best Dressed Sleeve: Led Zeppelin - The Song Remains the Same Best Bassist: Paul McCartney

NME Awards 1977 Best Group: Sex Pistols Best New Group/Act: Tom Robinson Male Singer: David Bowie Female Singer: Julie Covington Best Album: The Sex Pistols - Never Mind the Bollocks Best Single: The Sex Pistols - "God Save the Queen" Keyboards: Rick Wakeman Drummer: Paul Cook Misc. Instrument: Mike Oldfield Disc Jockey: John Peel Radio Show: John Peel Show TV Show: 'The Old Grey Whistle Test' Event of the Year: Elvis dying Most Wonderful Human Being: Johnny Rotten Prat of the Year: Freddie Mercury

NME Awards 1978 Best Male Singer: David Bowie Best Female Singer: Debbie Harry Best Album: The Jam - All Mod Cons Best Single: The Clash - "(White Man) In Hammersmith Palais" Best Songwriter: Elvis Costello Best Dressed Sleeve: The Rolling Stones - Some Girls Best Group: The Clash Best New Group: Public Image Ltd Best Guitarist: Mick Jones Best Bassist: Jean Jacques Burnel Best Keyboardist: Dave Greenfield Best Drummer: Keith Moon Best DJ: John Peel Best Radio Show: John Peel Show Best TV Show: 'Revolver' Most Wonderful Human Being: Sid Vicious Pin-Up of the Year: Debbie Harry Film: 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' Creep of the Year: John Travolta

NME Awards 1979 Male Singer: Sting Songwriter: Paul Weller Best Group: The Jam Guitarist: Paul Weller Bassist: Bruce Foxton Keyboards: Dave Greenfield Drums: Rick Buckler Female Singer: Kate Bush Best New Act: The Specials Most Wonderful Human Being: John Peel Image of the Year: Gary Numan Creep of the Year: Gary Numan Single: The Specials - "Gangsters" Album: The Jam - Setting Sons TV Programme: 'Fawlty Towers' Best Dressed Sleeve: Public Image Ltd - Metal Box Disc Jockey: John Peel Radio Show: John Peel Show Face of the Decade: Johnny Rotten Farce of the Decade: Mod Revival Film of the Year: Quadrophenia

NME Awards 1980 Best Group: The Jam Best New Act: UB40 Best Male Singer: Paul Weller Best Guitarist: Paul Weller Best Drummer: Rick Buckler Best Songwriter: Paul Weller Best Bassist: Bruce Foxton Best Keyboardist: Dave Greenfield Best Other Instrumentalist: Saxa Best Single: The Jam - "Going Underground" Best Album: The Jam - Sound Affects Best Dressed Sleeve: The Jam - Sound Affects Best Disc Jockey: John Peel Best Dressed Person: Adam Ant Haircut of the Year: Eugene Reynolds Most Wonderful Human Being: Paul Weller Creep of the Year: Margaret Thatcher Event of the Year: Death of John Lennon TV Programme: 'Not the Nine O'Clock News' Movie of the Year: The Elephant Man

NME Awards 1981 Best Group: The Jam Best New Act: Altered Images Most Missed Person: John Lennon Best Songwriter: Paul Weller Best Female Singer: Siouxsie Sioux Best Male Singer: David Bowie Best Single: The Specials - "Ghost Town" Best LP: Echo & The Bunnymen - Heaven Up Here Best Dressed Sleeve: Echo & The Bunnymen - Heaven Up Here Best Guitarist: Paul Weller Best Bassist: Bruce Foxton Best Drummer: Rick Buckler Best Keyboardist: Dave Greenfield Best TV Programme: Coronation Street Best Radio Show: John Peel Best Film: 'Gregory's Girl' Most Wonderful Human Being: Paul Weller Best Dressed Person: Michael Foot Creep of the Year: Adam Andy

NME Awards 1982 Best Group: The Jam Best Male Singer: Paul Weller Best Female Singer: Siouxsie Sioux Creep of the Year: Margaret Thatcher Most Wonderful Human Being: Paul Weller Best Songwriter: Paul Weller Best Single: The Jam - "Town Called Malice" Best Longplayer: The Jam - The Gift Best Live Act: The Jam Best Dancefloor Favourite: Wham! - "Young Guns (Go for It)" Best Dressed Sleeve: Siouxsie and the Banshees - A Kiss in the Dreamhouse Event of the Year: The Jam Split Best Dressed Male: Paul Weller Best Dressed Female: Siouxsie Sioux Best Haircut: Paul Weller Best Electronics: Vince Clarke Best Guitarist: Paul Weller Best Bassist: Bruce Foxton Best Drummer: Rick Buckler Best Miscellaneous Instrument: The Emerald Express, Violin Best Radio Show: John Peel Best Music Video: Madness - "House of Fun" Best TV Show: The Young Ones Best Film: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

NME Awards 1983 Best Group: New Order Best New Act: The Smiths Best Dressed Female: Siouxsie Sioux Female Singer: Siouxsie Sioux Songwriter: Elvis Costello Male Singer: David Bowie Best Dressed Male: David Bowie Best Long Player: Elvis Costello - Punch the Clock Best Single: New Order - "Blue Monday" Best Film: Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence Best Promo Video: Michael Jackson - "Thriller" Most Wonderful Human Being: Paul Weller Creep of the Year: Margaret Thatcher TV Show: The Tube Best Dressed Sleeve: New Order - Power, Corruption & Lies Best Radio Programme: John Peel Best Guitarist: The Edge Best Drummer: Budgie Best Miscellaneous Musician: The TKO Horns Best Bassist: Peter Hook Best Keyboardist: Steve Nieve

NME Awards 1984 Best Group: The Smiths Best New Act: Bronski Beat Best Reggae Act: Smiley Culture Best Soul Act: Womack & Womack Best TV Show: The Tube Best Radio Show: John Peel Best Single: Frankie Goes to Hollywood - "Relax" Best LP: Cocteau Twins - Treasure Best Dressed Sleeve: Frankie Goes to Hollywood – 'Welcome To the Pleasure Dome' Promo Video: Frankie Goes to Hollywood - "Two Tribes" Best Film: Nineteen Eighty-Four Best Male Singer: Bono Best Songwriter: Morrissey & Marr Best Female Singer: Elizabeth Fraser Best Instrumentalist: Johnny Marr Best Dressed Person: Paul Weller Creep of the Year: Margaret Thatcher Most Wonderful Human Being: Arthur Scargill

NME Awards 1985 Best Group: The Smiths Best New Act: The Jesus and Mary Chain Best Male Singer: Morrissey Best Female Singer: Liz Fraser Best Songwriter: Morrissey/Marr Best Single: The Jesus and Mary Chain – 'Never Understand' LP of the Year: The Smiths – 'Meat Is Murder' Best Soul/Funk Band: Cameo Best Reggae Act: UB40 Best Live Act: The Pogues Most Wonderful Human Being: Bob Geldof Creep of the Year: Margaret Thatcher Best Dressed: Morrissey Worst Dressed: Bob Geldof Best Haircut: Morrissey Worst Haircut: Feargal Sharkey Biggest Mouth: Bob Geldof Best Film: 'Letter to Brezhnev' Best TV Programme: 'Whistle Test' Best Radio Show: John Peel Best Video: Talking Heads – 'Road to Nowhere' Best Dressed Sleeve: The Pogues – 'Rum, Sodomy And the Lash' Best Hype: The Jesus and Mary Chain

NME Awards 1986 Best Single: The Smiths – 'Panic' Best LP: The Smiths – 'The Queen Is Dead' Best Male Singer: Morrissey Best Female Singer: Liz Fraser Best Group: The Smiths Most Wonderful Human Being: Morrissey Best Club/Venue: Town & Country Club Best Dance Record: Cameo – 'Word Up' Threat of the Year: AIDS Sex Symbol: Joanne Whalley Event of the Year: 1986 FIFA World Cup Best Film: 'Mona Lisa' Best TV Show: 'The Singing Detective' Creep of the Year: Margaret Thatcher Best New Music: The Housemartins Best Radio Show: John Peel

NME Awards 1987 Best Group: The Smiths Best Single: Prince - "Sign o' the Times" Best LP: The Smiths - Strangeways, Here We Come Male Singer: Morrissey Best Female Singer: Suzanne Vega Best New Act: The Proclaimers Best Dance Record: M/A/R/R/S – 'Pump Up the Volume' Most Wonderful Human Being: Morrissey Creep of the Year: Margaret Thatcher Bad News of the Year: Another Conservative Victory at the General Election Safe Sex: Morrissey Radio: John Peel Best TV Programme: 'Brookside' Best Film: 'Angel Heart' Event of the Year: Nuclear Agreement

NME Awards 1988 Best Band: The Wedding Present Solo Artist: Morrissey Best New Band/Act: The House of Love Best Single: The House of Love – 'Destroy The Heart' Best LP: R.E.M. – 'Green' Best TV Show: 'Brookside' Ugly Bastard of the Year: Bros (collective) Object of Desire of the Year: Wendy James Film of the Year: 'A Fish Called Wanda' Favourite NME Cover of 1988: Morrissey Best Night Out: The Wedding Present Radio Show of the Year: John Peel Stimulant of the Year: Acid Event of the Year: Mandela's Birthday Bash Bad News of the Year: US Election Result Most Wonderful Human Being: Morrissey Creep of the Year: Margaret Thatcher

NME Awards 1989 Band of the Year: The Stone Roses LP of the Year: The Stone Roses – 'The Stone Roses' Single of the Year: The Stone Roses – 'Fool's Gold' Best New Band/Artist: The Stone Roses Best Solo Artist: Morrissey Best Dance Record: Happy Mondays – 'WFL' Hype of the Year: 'Batman' Object of Desire: Wendy James Radio Show: John Peel TV Show: 'Blackadder' Film of the Year: 'Dead Poets Society' Fashion of the Year: Flares Club/Venue of the Year: The Haçienda Event of the Year (Music): Reading Festival Event of the Year (Real Life): Revolution In Eastern Europe Bastard of the Year: Margaret Thatcher

NME Awards 1990 Best Single: The Charlatans – 'The Only One I Know' Best LP: Happy Mondays – 'Pills 'n' Thrills and Bellyaches' Best New Band/Artist: The Charlatans Best Band: Happy Mondays Event of the Year: Thatcher's Resignation Solo Artist: Morrissey Radio Show: John Peel TV Show: Vic Reeves Big Night Out Film of the Year: 'Wild at Heart' Club Or Venue: Town & Country Club Hype of the Year: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Fashion Item of the Year: DM Boots Bastard of the Year: Saddam Hussein Object of Desire: Betty Boo Word/Phrase: 'You wouldn't let it lie!"

NME Awards 1991 Best Band: R.E.M. Best LP: Primal Scream – 'Screamadelica' Best Single: Nirvana – 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' Best New Band: Kingmaker Best Venue: Town & Country Club Best Solo Artist: Morrissey Bastard of the Year: Saddam Hussein Film of the Year: 'The Silence of the Lambs' Radio Show of the Year: John Peel Fashion Item: DM Boots Event of the Year: The release of the hostages Object of Desire: Toni Halliday TV Show: 'Vic Reeves Big Night Out' Worst Record: Bryan Adams – '(Everything I Do) I Do It for You' Word/Phrase: "You fat bastard"

NME Awards 1992 Best Band: R.E.M. Best Album: R.E.M. – 'Automatic for the People' Solo Artist: Morrissey Venue: Town & Country Club Single: Suede – 'The Drowners' Worst Record: The Shamen – 'Ebeneezer Goode' New Band: Suede Event: Bill Clinton winning the US election Fashion Item: Dr. Martens Bastard of the Year: John Major Hype of the Year: Madonna's 'Sex' TV Show of the Year: 'Have I Got News For You' Word/Phrase of the Year: "Not!" Film of the Year: 'Wayne's World' Radio Show of the Year: John Peel Object of Desire: Toni Halliday

NME Awards 1994 Presenters: Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer Best New Band: Elastica Best Single: Radiohead – 'Creep' Best Band: Suede Best Album: The Boo Radleys – 'Giant Steps' Best Dance Act: Orbital Godlike Genius Award: John Peel Live Event: Megadog Rap Act: Cypress Hill Best Film: Reservoir Dogs Worst Record: Meat Loaf – 'I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)' Best Venue: The Forum Event of 1993: Unity March Best Radio Show: John Peel Hype: Jurassic Park Best Solo Artist: Björk Best New Act: Credit To The Nation Bastard: John Major Object of Desire: Björk

NME Awards 1995 Presenters: Tip Top TV Best LP (voted by NME readers): Blur – 'Parklife' Best Single (voted by NME readers): Oasis – 'Live Forever' Best New Band: Oasis Best Solo Artist: Paul Weller Worst Record: Whigfield – 'Saturday Night' Film of the Year: Pulp Fiction Best TV Show: Knowing Me Knowing You with Alan Partridge Best Comedian: Steve Coogan Most Desirable Human Being: Kylie Minogue Best Club/Venue: Brixton Academy NME Album of the Year: Oasis – 'Definitely Maybe' NME Singles of the Year: Blur – 'Girls & Boys' Philip Hall/On Award for Best New Act: Gene Godlike Genius Award For Services To Music: Alan McGee, Creation Records Live Act of the Year: Blur Best Rap Artist: Warren G Event of the Year: Glastonbury Festival Bummer of the Year: Kurt Cobain's Suicide Best Video: Blur – 'Parklife' Best Band: Blur Best Live Event: Orbital at Glastonbury

NME Awards 1996 Presenters: Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer Best Live Act: Oasis Best Band: Oasis Best LP: Oasis - '(What's the Story) Morning Glory?' Best Single: Oasis - 'Wonderwall' Vibes Award For Best Dance Act: Goldie Best Dance Act: The Prodigy Best Solo Artist: Paul Weller The Special Award For Services Beyond The Call of Duty: Tony Crean for organising the War Child LP Album of the Year: Tricky – 'Maxinquaye' Single of the Year: Black Grape – 'Reverend Black Grape' Worst Record: Robson and Jerome – 'I Believe' Godlike Genius Award: Michael Eavis Best Musical Event: Glastonbury Festival Non- Musical Event: French Nuclear Testing Best Dressed Person: Jarvis Cocker Worst Dressed Person: Jarvis Cocker Best Video: Pulp – 'Common People' Live Act of the Year: Pulp Best TV Programme: Shooting Stars Best New Band: Supergrass The Philip Hall Radar Award: Rocket From The Crypt Best Radio Show: Radio 1's Evening Session Best Film: The Usual Suspects Best Comedian: Steve Coogan Most Desirable Human Being: Liam Gallagher Git of the Year: Damon Albarn Best Venue: Brixton Academy

NME Awards 1997 Best LP (voted for by readers): Manic Street Preachers – 'Everything Must Go' Best Single (voted for by readers): Manic Street Preachers – 'A Design for Life' Best Live Act: Manic Street Preachers Musical Moment of the Year: Skinner, Baddiel and the Lightning Seeds - 'Three Lions' Best LP: Beck – 'Odelay' Best Single: Underworld – 'Born Slippy' Worst Single: Spice Girls – 'Wannabe' Best Solo Artist: Beck Best Radio Show: Radio 1 Evening Session Most Desirable Person: Louise Wener Best Video: The Prodigy – 'Firestarter' Biggest Disappointment: The Stone Roses breaking up Best Club/Venue: Brixton Academy Best Band (voted by readers): Oasis Worst Dressed Person: Liam Gallagher Worst Band: Blur Arse of the Year: Damon Albarn Musical Event of the Year: Oasis at Knebworth Radio 1 Evening Session of the Year: Suede Best New Band/Artist: Kula Shaker Philip Hall/On Award for Best New Act: Super Furry Animals Best Dance Act: The Prodigy Vibes Award For Best Dance Act: Orbital Best Film: 'Trainspotting' Best TV Show: 'Shooting Stars'

NME Awards 1998 Presenter: Eddie Izzard Best Band:The Verve Best LP: Radiohead – 'OK Computer' Godlike Genius:- Mark E Smith of The Fall. Best Single: The Verve – 'Bitter Sweet Symphony' Best Solo Artist: Beck Worst Single: Aqua – 'Barbie Girl' Best Film: 'The Full Monty' Musical Event of 1997: Glastonbury Festival Radio 1 Evening Session of the Year: Radiohead Best TV Show: 'Shooting Stars' Best Dance Act: Prodigy Best Radio Show: Radcliffe & Lard Best New Band: Embrace Best Club/Venue: Brixton Academy Best Music Video: The Verve – 'Bitter Sweet Symphony' Best Dance Single: The Prodigy – 'Smack My Bitch Up' Dickhead of the Year: Liam Gallagher Most Desirable Person: Louise Nurding

NME Premier Awards 1999 Best Single: Manic Street Preachers – 'If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next' Best Band: Manic Street Preachers Best Music Video: Manic Street Preachers – 'If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next' Best Album: Manic Street Preachers – 'This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours' Best New Band: Gomez Best Radio Show: Mark Radcliffe Best Dance Act: Fatboy Slim Best Dance Record: Fatboy Slim – 'The Rockafeller Skank' Godlike Genius: Massive Attack Best TV Show: 'South Park' Best Film: 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels' Musical Event of the Year: Glastonbury Festival Best Solo Artist: Robbie Williams Most Desirable Person: Natalie Imbruglia Worst Record: Billie Piper – 'Because We Want To' Dickhead of the Year: Liam Gallagher Best Venue: Brixton Academy The Pop Personality's Brain That Should Be Kept Alive For Posterity: Nicky Wire The Pop Personality Who Would Make The Best Drugs Czar: Shaun Ryder The Pop Personality You Would To See On A Blind Date: Marilyn Manson & Billie Piper The Pop Personality That You'd Most Like As Your Doctor: Natalie Imbruglia The Pop Personality You Would Most Like To Shopping With: Brian Molko The Pop Personality You Would Most Like To Cook You A Meal: Tiny Woods The Pop Personality You Would Most Like To Be Marooned On A Desert Island With: Louise The Pop Personality You Would Most Like As Prime Minister: Nicky Wire The Pop Personality That You'd Most Like As Your Driving Instructor: Jay Kay The Pop Personality You Would Most Like To See In A Ring With Mike Tyson: Billie Piper

NME Premier Awards 2000 Host: Steve Lamacq and Mary Anne Hobbs.[1] The award party took place at the Mermaid Theatre in London on February 1, 2000. Philip Hall On Award: Terris Live Act of the Year: Mogwai Best Live Act: Super Furry Animals on the Decks Awards For Dance Act of the Year: Death In Vegas Carling Premier Best New Artist: Muse Breezeblack Mix of 1999: Junior Carter Best Solo Artist: Beck Best Album Ever: The Stone Roses – 'The Stone Roses' Best Single Ever: Nirvana – 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' Total Genius of the Year: Ali G Greatest Musical Event Ever: Woodstock Best Radio Show: Radio 1 Evening Session Carling Premier Best LP: The Flaming Lips – 'The Soft Bulletin' NME Album of the Year: The Flaming Lips – 'The Soft Bulletin' NME Single of the Year: Aphex Twin – 'Windowlicker' Best TV Show: 'The Royle Family' Musical Event of the Year: Glastonbury Best Venue: Brixton Academy Dickhead of the Year: Robbie Williams Best Website: NME.COM Worst Record of the Year: The Vengaboys – 'We're Going to Ibiza' Best Film: 'The Blair Witch Project' Best DJ: Fatboy Slim NME.COM Award For Best NME Premier Show Performance: Ooberman Best Dance Act: The Chemical Brothers Best Music Video: Blur – 'Coffee & TV' Best Band: Blur Best Single: Blur – 'Tender' Best Band Ever: The Beatles Godlike Genius Award For Services To Music: Shaun Ryder Radio 1 Evening Session Session of the Year: Supergrass Artist of the Year: Travis

NME Awards 2001 Host: Peter Kay Best Band: Radiohead Best Dance Act: Fatboy Slim Best Radio Show: Steve Lamacq Best Metal Act: Marilyn Manson Best Club DJ: Carl Cox Radio 1 Evening Session of the Year: Coldplay Best New Artist: Coldplay Best Single: Coldplay – 'Yellow' NME Carling Awards Tour Award: Amen, JJ72, Alfie Best Rock Act: U2 Hero of the Year: Liam Gallagher Godlike Genius: U2 Best Hip Hop/Rap Act: Eminem Villain of the Year: Robbie Williams Philip Hall On Award: Starsailor Best Pop Act: All Saints Best Club: Cream Best LP: Primal Scream – 'XTRMNTR' Best R&B/Soul Act: Kelis Best Solo Artist: Badly Drawn Boy Best Film: 'Gladiator' Musical Event of the Year: The Carling Weekend Best TV Programme: 'The League of Gentlemen'

NME Carling Awards 2002 Host: Zane Lowe Best New Act: The Strokes Band of the Year: The Strokes Album of the Year: The Strokes – 'Is This It' Best Pop Act: Kylie Minogue Best Solo Artist: Ian Brown Best Video: Radiohead – 'Pyramid Song' Best Live Act: U2 Outstanding Contribution to NME: The Charlatans Best Radio 1 Session: The Charlatans Best Heavy Metal Group: Lostprophets Honorary NME Carling Tour Award: Lostprophets Honorary NME Carling Tour Award: Andrew WK Honorary NME Carling Tour Award: The Coral Philip Hall On Award: The Coral Best Radio Show: The Evening Session Best Hip-Hop/Rap Act: Missy Elliott Best R&B/Soul Act: Aaliyah Best Dance Act: Basement Jaxx Best TV Show: 'The Office' Best Film: 'Moulin Rouge!' Godlike Genius Award: Nick Kent and Pennie Smith Best Single: Ash – 'Burn Baby Burn'

NME Carling Awards 2003 Host: Bill Bailey NME Album of the Year: Coldplay – 'A Rush of Blood to the Head' Album of the Year: Coldplay – 'A Rush of Blood to the Head' NME Artist of the Year: Oasis Best UK Band: Oasis Best New Band: The Libertines Best Single: The Vines – 'Get Free' NME Best Single: Doves – 'There Goes the Fear' Best International Band: The Hives The Fuck Me! Award For Innovation: The Polyphonic Spree Philip Hall Hot New Band Award: Yeah Yeah Yeahs Best Video: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – 'Whatever Happened To My Rock And Roll (Punk Song)' Best Solo Artist: Ryan Adams Hero of the Year: Ozzy Osbourne Best TV Show: 'The Osbournes' Best Live Venue: London Astoria Best Haircut: Liam Gallagher Best Dressed: The Hives Best Website: NME.com Event of the Year: Reading and Leeds Festivals Villain of the Year: Robbie Williams Worst Album: Robbie Williams – 'Escapology' Worst Single: Robbie Williams – 'Feel' Worst Band: Nickelback Worst Haircut: Jack Osbourne Worst Dressed: Christina Aguilera

NME Awards 2004 Host: Vernon Kay Best Video: Radiohead – 'There There' Best Album: Radiohead – 'Hail to the Thief' Best New Band: Kings of Leon Best International Band: Kings of Leon Living Legend: Arthur Lee Best Single: The White Stripes – 'Seven Nation Army' Best Solo Artist: Ryan Adams Worst Single: Fast Food Rockers – 'Fast Food Song' Most Missed: Johnny Cash Best Website: NME.COM Hero of the Year: Pete Doherty Villain of the Year: George H. W. Bush Fight of the Year: Jack White vs Jason Von Bondie Waster of the Year: Pete Doherty Sexiest Man: Har Mar Superstar Sexiest Woman: Brody Dalle Best Haircut: Caleb Followill Best Live Venue: Brixton Academy Best Album Artwork: Radiohead 'Hail to the Thief' Best TV Show: 'The Office' Best Film: 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King' The Fuck Me! Award For Innovation: Dizzee Rascal

Shockwaves NME Awards 2005 Host: Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. Best Radio Show - Zane Lowe Best Solo Artist - Graham Coxon Best Live Band - Muse Best Track - Franz Ferdinand - "Take Me Out" Best Music DVD - Oasis - Definitely Maybe DVD Philip Hall Radar Award - Kaiser Chiefs Best TV Show - Little Britain Best International Band - The Killers Best New Band - Razorlight Best Video - Green Day - "American Idiot" Special Award For Lifelong Service To Music - John Peel John Peel Award For Musical Innovation - The Others Best Film - Shaun of the Dead Best Album - Franz Ferdinand - Franz Ferdinand Best Live Event - Glastonbury Best British Band - The Libertines Godlike Genius Award - New Order & Joy Division Best Dressed: Brandon Flowers, of The Killers Worst Dressed: Britney Spears Best Live Venue: London Carling Brixton Academy Best Website: NME.com Hero of the Year: John Peel Sexiest Man: Brandon Flowers, of The Killers Sexiest Woman: Gwen Stefani Worst Album: Insane Clown Posse, for Carnival of Carnage Worst Band: Insane Clown Posse

Shockwaves NME Awards 2006 Host: Russell Brand Best New Band - Arctic Monkeys Best Video - Oasis - "The Importance of Being Idle" Best International Band - The Strokes Best TV Show - Gonzo (on MTV Two) Best Solo Artist - Kanye West Philip Hall Radar Award - The Long Blondes Best Radio Show - Zane Lowe Best Event - Reading and Leeds Festivals Best Live Band - Franz Ferdinand Best Music DVD - Live 8 Best Film - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire John Peel Music Innovation Award - Gorillaz Best Track - Arctic Monkeys - "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor" Best Album - Kaiser Chiefs - Employment Best British Band - Arctic Monkeys Godlike Genius Award - Ian Brown Best Website - NME.com Best Venue - Brixton Academy Hero of the Year - Bob Geldof Villain of the Year - George W. Bush Best Dressed - Ricky Wilson Worst Dressed - Justin Hawkins Worst Album - James Blunt - Back to Bedlam Worst Band - Son of Dork Sexiest Man - Pete Doherty Sexiest Woman - Madonna

Shockwaves NME Awards 2007 Host: Lauren Laverne[2] Godlike Genius Award - Primal Scream Best British Band - Muse Best International Band - My Chemical Romance Best Solo Artist - Jamie T Best Live Band - Kasabian Best New Band - Klaxons Best Album - Arctic Monkeys - Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not Best Track - The View - "Wasted Little DJs" Best Video - The Killers - "Bones" Best Music DVD - Arctic Monkeys - Scummy Man Best Live Event - Carling Weekend: Reading and Leeds Festivals Best TV Show - The Mighty Boosh Best Radio Show - Zane Lowe (BBC Radio 1) Best Film - Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Sexiest Woman - Kate Moss Sexiest Man - Matt Bellamy (Muse) Worst Album - Robbie Williams - Rudebox Worst Band - Panic! at the Disco Best Dressed - Faris Rotter (The Horrors) Worst Dressed - Jonathan Ross Hero of the year - Gerard Way (My Chemical Romance) Villain of the Year - George W. Bush Best Live Venue - Carling Brixton Academy Best Website (excluding NME.com) - YouTube John Peel Award For Musical Innovation - Enter Shikari Philip Hall Radar Award - The Twang

Shockwaves NME Awards 2008 The award party took place in indigO2 next to The O2 Arena on 28 February 2008. Host: Matt Horne and James Corden Godlike Genius Award - Manic Street Preachers[3] Best British Band - Arctic Monkeys Best International Band - The Killers Best Solo Artist - Kate Nash Best Live Band - Muse Best New Band - The Enemy Best Album - Klaxons - Myths of the Near Future Best Track - Arctic Monkeys - "Fluorescent Adolescent" Best Dancefloor Filler - The Wombats - "Let's Dance to Joy Division" Best Video - Arctic Monkeys - "Teddy Picker" Best Music DVD - Nirvana - MTV Unplugged in New York Best Live Event - Carling Weekend: Reading and Leeds Festivals Best TV Show - The Mighty Boosh Best Radio Show - Zane Lowe (BBC Radio 1) Best Film - Control Sexiest Woman - Kylie Minogue Sexiest Man - Noel Fielding Worst Album - Britney Spears - Blackout Worst Band - The Hoosiers Best Dressed - Noel Fielding Worst Dressed - Amy Winehouse Hero of the year - Pete Doherty Villain of the Year - George W. Bush Best Live Venue - Wembley Stadium Best Website (excluding NME.com) - Facebook John Peel Award For Musical Innovation - Radiohead Philip Hall Radar Award - Glasvegas

NME Awards USA Host: Jim Jefferies & Har Mar Superstar The award party took place at the El Rey Theatre on 23 April 2008. The winners were: Best American Alternative/Indie Band: The Killers Foo Fighters Kings of Leon My Chemical Romance The White Stripes Best American Alternative/Indie Live Act: My Chemical Romance Foo Fighters The Killers Kings of Leon Queens of the Stone Age Best American Alternative/Indie Solo Artist: Albert Hammond Jr. Andrew Bird Beck Cat Power Ryan Adams Best American Alternative/Indie New Band: Vampire Weekend Band of Horses Black Kids MGMT Paramore Best American Alternative/Indie New Live Act: Vampire Weekend Band of Horses Black Kids MGMT Santigold Best American Alternative/Indie New Solo Artist: Mark Ronson Cass McCombs Sam Sparro Santigold Seasick Steve Best American Alternative/Indie Album: Foo Fighters, Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace The Hold Steady, Boys and Girls in America The Killers, Sawdust Kings of Leon, Because of the Times The White Stripes, Icky Thump Best American Alternative/Indie Track: The Killers, "Tranquilize" Foo Fighters, "The Pretender" LCD Soundsystem, "All My Friends" My Chemical Romance, "Teenagers" The White Stripes, "Icky Thump" Best International Alternative/Indie Band: Arcade Fire Arctic Monkeys Muse Oasis Radiohead Best International Alternative/Indie Live Act: Arcade Fire Arctic Monkeys The Cribs Kaiser Chiefs Muse Best International Alternative/Indie Solo Artist: Kate Nash Amy Winehouse Feist Jamie T M.I.A. Best International Alternative/Indie New Band: Klaxons The Enemy Foals The Last Shadow Puppets The Wombats Best International Alternative/Indie New Live Act: Klaxons CSS Foals The Pigeon Detectives The Wombats Best International Alternative/Indie New Solo Artist: Kate Nash Dev Hynes Duffy Jack Peñate Lily Allen Best International Alternative/Indie Album: Arctic Monkeys, Favourite Worst Nightmare Arcade Fire, Neon Bible Babyshambles, Shotter's Nation Klaxons, Myths of the Near Future Radiohead, In Rainbows Best International Alternative/Indie Track: Klaxons, "Golden Skans" Arcade Fire, "Intervention" Arctic Monkeys, "Teddy Picker" Bloc Party, "Flux" Kate Nash, "Foundations" Best Alternative/Indie Music Video: Justice, "D.A.N.C.E." Arctic Monkeys, "Fluorescent Adolescent" Foo Fighters, "Long Road to Ruin" The Killers, "Tranquilize" Oasis, "Lord Don't Slow Me Down" Best Film: Juno Control No Country for Old Men The Simpsons Movie There Will Be Blood Best Television: Heroes Grey's Anatomy Lost The Mighty Boosh The Office Best Alternative/Indie Breakthrough Artist: Santigold Best Alternative/Indie Breakthrough Track: MGMT, "Time to Pretend" Classic Album: The Lemonheads, It's a Shame About Ray Godlike Genius Award: Jane's Addiction Inspiration Award: Mick Jones

Shockwaves NME Awards 2009 Host: Mark Watson The awards took place at the Brixton Academy on 25 February 2009. The 2009 winners were:[4] Godlike Genius Award - The Cure Outstanding Contribution To Music - Elbow Best British Band - Oasis Best International Band - The Killers Best Solo Artist - Pete Doherty Best Live Band - Muse Best New Band - MGMT Best Album - Kings of Leon – Only By The Night Best Track - MGMT – "Time to Pretend" Best Dancefloor Filler - Dizzee Rascal & Calvin Harris – "Dance Wiv Me" Best Video - The Last Shadow Puppets – "My Mistakes Were Made For You" Best DVD - Arctic Monkeys – Arctic Monkeys Live at the Apollo Best Live Event - Glastonbury Festival Best TV Show - The Mighty Boosh Worst TV Show - Big Brother Best Website - youtube.com Best Venue - London Astoria Worst Album - Jonas Brothers - A Little Bit Longer Worst Band - Jonas Brothers Villain of the Year - George W. Bush Best Dressed - Alexa Chung Worst Dressed - Amy Winehouse Sexiest Man - Matt Bellamy Sexiest Woman - Hayley Williams Best Album Artwork - Muse - HAARP Best Blog - Noel Gallagher Philip Hall Radar Award - The Big Pink

Shockwaves NME Awards 2010 Host: Jarvis Cocker Performances: Kasabian with Noel Fielding - "Vlad the Impaler" The Specials - "Too Much Too Young" Biffy Clyro featuring Marina Diamandis - "Many of Horror" The Big Pink with Lily Allen - "Dominos" The awards took place at the Brixton Academy on 24 February 2010. The 2010 winners were:[4] Godlike Genius Award - Paul Weller Outstanding Contribution To Music - The Specials Best British Band - Muse Best International Band - Paramore Best Solo Artist - Jamie T Best New Band - Bombay Bicycle Club Best Live Band - Arctic Monkeys Best Album - Kasabian - West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum Best Track - The Big Pink - "Dominos" Best Video - Biffy Clyro - "The Captain" Best Live Event - Blur, Hyde Park Best Festival - Glastonbury Festival Best TV Show - The Inbetweeners Best Film - Inglourious Basterds Best Dancefloor Filler - La Roux - "In for the Kill (Skream Remix)" Best DVD - Boosh Live - Future Sailors Tour Hero of the Year - Rage Against the Machine Villain of the Year - Kanye West Best Dressed - Lady Gaga Worst Dressed - Lady Gaga Worst Album - Jonas Brothers - Lines, Vines and Trying Times Worst Band - Jonas Brothers Hottest Man - Matt Bellamy Hottest Woman - Karen O Best Website - Muse.mu Best Album Artwork - Kasabian - West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum Best Band Blog - Radiohead (Radiohead.com/deadairspace) Giving It Back Fan Award - Lily Allen for her Twitter ticket treasure hunt Phillip Hall Radar Award - The Drums

Shockwaves NME Awards 2011 Host: Angelos Epithemiou Performances: My Chemical Romance - "Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na)" Hurts - "Wonderful Life" PJ Harvey - "The Words That Maketh Murder" Crystal Castles - "Baptism" Foo Fighters - The band were asked to play a 3-song set, but instead decided to play a 2-hour set. Opening with a cover of "Young Man Blues" with Roger Daltrey of The Who on vocals, they then played their latest album Wasting Light in full, followed by a compilation of 9 their biggest hits. The awards took place at the Brixton Academy on 23 February 2011. The 2011 winners were:[5] Godlike Genius Award - Dave Grohl John Peel Award for Innovation - Crystal Castles Philip Hall Radar Award - The Naked And Famous Outstanding Contribution To Music - PJ Harvey Best British Band - Muse Best International Band - My Chemical Romance Best Solo Artist - Laura Marling Best New Band - Hurts Best Live Band - Biffy Clyro Best Album - Arcade Fire – The Suburbs Best Track - Foals – "Spanish Sahara" Best Video - My Chemical Romance – "Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na)" Best Festival - Glastonbury Best TV Show - Skins Best Film - Inception Best Dancefloor Filler - Professor Green – "Jungle" Hero of the Year - Lady Gaga Villain of the Year - David Cameron Most Stylish - Brandon Flowers Least Stylish - Justin Bieber Worst Album - Justin Bieber – My World Worst Band - Jonas Brothers Hottest Man - Matt Bellamy Hottest Woman - Alison Mosshart Best Album Artwork - Klaxons – Surfing The Void Best Band Blog or Twitter - Hayley Williams Best Book - John Lydon – Mr Rotten's Scrapbook Best Small Festival (50,000 capacity or lower) - RockNess

NME Awards 2012 Main article: NME Awards 2012 Godlike Genius Award – Noel Gallagher Outstanding Contribution to Music – Pulp Best British Band – Kasabian Best International Band – Foo Fighters Best Solo Artist – Florence + the Machine Best New Band – The Vaccines Best Live Band – Arctic Monkeys Best Album – The Horrors – Skying Best Track – Florence + the Machine – Shake It Out Best Video – Hurts – Sunday Best Festival – Glastonbury Festival Best TV Show – Fresh Meat Best Film – Submarine Best Music Film – Back and Forth Dancefloor Anthem – Katy B – Broken Record Hero of the Year – Matt Bellamy Villain of the Year – Justin Bieber Worst Album – Justin Bieber - Under the Mistletoe Worst Band – One Direction Hottest Man – Jared Leto Hottest Woman – Hayley Williams Best Album Artwork – Friendly Fires - Pala Best Band Blog or Twitter – @Lady Gaga (Lady Gaga) Most Dedicated Fans – Muse Best Book – Noel Fielding – The Scribblings of a Madcap Shambleton Best Small Festival – RockNess Best Reissue – The Smiths – Complete Re-issues Greatest Music Moment of the Year – The Stone Roses reunite

NME Awards 2013 Host: Russell Kane Godlike Genius Award – Johnny Marr Philip Hall Radar Award – The Child of Lov Teenage Cancer Trust Outstanding Contribution to Music – The Cribs Best British Band – One Direction Best International Band – The Killers Best Solo Artist – Florence + the Machine Best New Band – Palma Violets Best Live Band – The Rolling Stones Best Album – The Maccabees – Given to the Wild Best Track – Foals – Inhaler Best Video – Arctic Monkeys – R U Mine? Best Festival – Reading and Leeds Festivals Best TV Show – Fresh Meat Best Film – The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Best Music Film – Crossfire Hurricane Dancefloor Anthem – Calvin Harris feat. Florence Welch – Sweet Nothing Hero of the Year – Barack Obama Villain of the Year – Harry Styles Worst Band – One Direction Hottest Man – Matthew Bellamy Hottest Woman – Amy Lee Best Band Blog or Twitter – @babyhaim (Alana Haim) Best Fan Community – Muse Best Book – Mike Skinner – The Story of the Streets Best Small Festival – Festival No 6 Best Reissue – Blur – 21 Greatest Music Moment of the Year – 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony[6]

NME Awards 2014 Host: Huw Stephens Godlike Genius Award - Blondie Songwriters’ Songwriter - Paul McCartney Award For Innovation - Damon Albarn Teenage Cancer Trust Outstanding Contribution to Music Award - Belle and Sebastian Best British Band - Arctic Monkeys Best International Band - Haim Best Solo Artist - Lily Allen Best New Band - Drenge Best Live Band - One Direction Best Album - Arctic Monkeys - AM Best Track - Disclosure - "White Noise" Best Music Video - Eagulls - "Nerve Endings" Best Festival - Glastonbury Festival Best TV Show - Breaking Bad Best Music Film - The Stone Roses: Made of Stone Philip Hall Radar Award - Fat White Family Best Reissue - The Clash - Sound System Best Band Blog Or Twitter - Alana Haim, Haim Best Book - Morrissey - Autobiography Best Small Festival - Sŵn Best Fan Community - Arctic Monkeys Music Moment of the Year - Noel and Damon come together for Teenage Cancer Trust Worst Band - The 1975 Hero of the Year - Alex Turner Villain of the Year - Harry Styles

NME Awards 2015 Godlike Genius Award: Suede Best British Band: Kasabian Best Album: Kasabian – 48:13 Best International Band: Foo Fighters Best Live Band: Royal Blood Best New Band: Royal Blood Best Solo Artist: Jake Bugg Best Festival: Glastonbury Best Track: Jamie T – "Zombie" Best Video: Jamie T – "Zombie" Best Music Film: Pulp: A Film About Life, Death and Supermarkets Best Film: Northern Soul Best TV Show: Game of Thrones Dancefloor Filler: Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX – "Fancy" Worst Band: 5 Seconds of Summer Villain of the Year: Nigel Farage Hero of the Year: Alex Turner Music Moment of the Year: Jamie T's comeback Best Fan Community: Muse Small Festival of the Year: Liverpool Psych Fest Book of the Year: Viv Albertine – Clothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys Reissue of the Year: Manic Street Preachers – The Holy Bible Best Band Social Media: Liam Gallagher's Twitter Philip Hall Radar Award: Dean Blunt

NME Awards 2016 Godlike Genius Award: Coldplay Best British Band: The Maccabees Best International Band: Run the Jewels Best New Artist: Rat Boy Best British Solo Artist: Charli XCX Best International Solo Artist: Taylor Swift Best Live Band: Wolf Alice Best Album: Foals – What Went Down Best Track: Wolf Alice – "Giant Peach" Best TV Show: This is England '90 Best Film: Beasts of No Nation Best Music Film: Blur: New World Towers Best Music Video: Slaves – "Cheer Up London" Best Actor: Idris Elba Best Actress: Vicky McClure Best Reissue: David Bowie – Five Years (1969–1973) Best Book: Patti Smith – M Train Best Festival: Glastonbury Best Small Festival: End of the Road Music Moment of the Year: The Libertines secret Glastonbury set Best Fan Community: The Libertines Worst Band: 5 Seconds of Summer Villain of the Year: Donald Trump Hero of the Year: Dave Grohl Vlogger of the Year: KSI Innovation Award: Bring Me the Horizon

NME Awards 2017 Godlike Genius Award: Pet Shop Boys Best British Band: Biffy Clyro Best International Band: Metallica Best New Artist: Dua Lipa Best British Female Artist: M.I.A. Best British Male Artist: Skepta Best International Female Artist: Christine and the Queens Best International Male Artist: Frank Ocean Best Festival Headliner: Adele Best Live Band: The 1975 Best Album: Bastille – Wild World Best Track: Christine and the Queens – "Tilted" Best TV Show: Fleabag Best Film: My Scientology Movie Best Music Film: Oasis: Supersonic Best Music Video: Slaves – "Consume or Be Consumed" Best Reissue: Oasis – Be Here Now Best Book: Johnny Marr – Set the Boy Free Best Festival: Glastonbury Festival Best Small Festival: End of the Road Music Moment of the Year: Coldplay's Viola Beach tribute at Glastonbury Worst Band: 5 Seconds of Summer Villain of the Year: Nigel Farage Hero of the Year: Beyoncé Outstanding Contribution To Music: Wiley

NME Awards 2018 Godlike Genius Award: Liam Gallagher Best British Band: alt-J Best New Artist: Stefflon Don Best Live Artist: Kasabian Best Track: Charli XCX - "Boys" Best International Band: Haim Best Mixtape: Avelino - "No Bullshit" Best Album: J Hus - "Common Sense" Best Collaboration: Craig David ft. Bastille - "I Know You" Best Festival: Glastonbury Festival Best Film: Baby Driver Best Music Video: The Big Moon - "Sucker" Under the Radar Award - Pale Waves Best Festival Headliner - Muse Best International Solo Artist: Lorde NME Icon: Shirley Manson NME Innovation Award: Boy Better Know Best Book: Wiley - Eskiboy Best TV Show: Stranger Things Best Reissue: Radiohead - "OK Computer OKNOTOK 1997 2017" Best Small Festival: Festival N°6 Music Moment of the Year: One Love Manchester Best Music Film: Gaga: Five Foot Two Hero of the Year: Ariana Grande Villain of the Year: Piers Morgan NME Awards 2020 Main article: NME Awards 2020 Godlike Genius Award: Emily Eavis Songwriter of the Decade: Robyn Best British Band: The 1975 Best Band in the World: Slipknot Band of the Decade: The 1975[7] Best New British Act: Easy Life Best New Act in the World: Clairo Best British Song: AJ Tracey - "Ladbroke Grove" Best Song in the World: Billie Eilish - "Bad Guy" Best British Album: Little Simz - Grey Area Best Album in the World: Lana Del Rey - Norman Fucking Rockwell! Best British Solo Act: FKA twigs Best Solo Act in the World: Taylor Swift Best Live Act: Foals Best Collaboration: Mura Masa and Slowthai - "Deal Wiv It" Best British Festival: Glastonbury Best Festival in the World: Glastonbury Best Small Festival: End of the Road Best Film: Blue Story Best Film Actor: Taron Egerton Best Music Video: Yungblud - "Original Me" Under the Radar Award: Beabadoobee Best Festival Headliner: The Cure NME Icon: Courtney Love Best Book: Debbie Harry - Face It: A Memoir Best TV Show: Peaky Blinders Best TV Actor: Jessica Barden Best Reissue: Muse - Origin of Muse Best Music Film: Liam Gallagher - As It Was Best Podcast: Have You Heard George's Podcast? Best Game: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Best Music Moment of the year: BTS Songwriter Award: Jack Antonoff Villain of the Year: Jacob Rees-Mogg Hero of the Year: Tomorrow X Together Innovation Award: Halsey Best Band From The UK: Bring Me the Horizon Best Band in the World: Fontaines D.C. Best New Act From The UK: Berwyn Best New Act in the World: Olivia Rodrigo Best Song By A UK Artist: Chvrches - "How Not To Drown" Best Song in the World: Lorde - "Solar Power" Best Album By A UK Artist: Sam Fender - Seventeen Going Under Best Album in the World: Sam Fender - Seventeen Going Under Best Solo Act From The UK: Little Simz Best Solo Act in the World: Burna Boy Best Live Act: Rina Sawayama Best Collaboration: Griff and Sigrid - "Head On Fire" Best Festival In The UK: Leeds & Reading Festivals Best Festival in the World: Life Is Beautiful Best Small Festival: Wide Awake Best Film: Last Night in Soho Best Film Actor: Alana Haim Best Mixtape: Holly Humberstone The Walls Are Way Too Thin Best Music Video: Foals - "Wake Me Up" Best Producer: Nia Archives NME Radar Award: Griff Best Festival Headliner: Wolf Alice Best Music Book: Bobby Gillespie - Tenement Kid Best TV Series: Feel Good Best TV Actor: Aisling Bea Best Reissue: Taylor Swift - Red (Taylor's Version) Best Music Film: The Sparks Brothers Best Podcast: Table Manners Game Of The Year: Metroid Dread Indie Game of the Year: Unpacking (video game) Best Game Development Studio: Double Fine Best Ongoing Game: Final Fantasy XIV Best Audio in a Game: Forza Horizon 5 Music Moment Of The Year: Liam Gallagher's Free Concert for NHS Workers