NME Music Awards Roundup

February 18, 2020

NME Music Awards Roundup

The coveted NME Awards welcomed celebration and drama almost in equal measure, as some of the biggest stars from across the globe flocked to the O2 Academy in Brixton to mark their achievements. Honouring the best in contemporary Music and entertainment. 

The likes of Robyn, Taylor Swift, Foals and Laura Whitmore walked the red carpet to initiate the show. The chic celebrity styles stayed true to the ever-present edgy mood of our NME favourites. Comedian Katherine Ryan and DJ Julie Adenuga hosted the ceremony which began with Mura Masa and Slowthai performing their indie banger Deal Wiv It. Slowthai later made social media headlines after getting into an altercation with a member of the audience whilst collecting his Hero of the Year Award. Guests criticised the rapper for misogynistic comments he made towards Katherine Ryan on stage. He quickly fired back, throwing his mic and drink at the audience in response. Security were called to restrain the argument, which led on to a physical altercation between Slowthai and the crowd. The artist later apologised, admitting his actions were “shameful” in a remorse filled Twitter post the following day. 

Glastonbury continued their reign of delivering the ultimate live music experience, winning Best Festival in the World and Best British Festival. AJ Tracey picked up the Best British Song Award with Ladbroke Grove, and performed his hit, igniting the stage with the bass-heavy anthem.

(Photo credit: NME) 

FKA Twigs performed a beautiful rendition of Cellophane. The artist was nominated for an impressive four awards and collected just the one, Best British Solo Act. Little Simz brought her mum onstage to collect her Best British Album Award for GREY Area. Whilst Taylor Swift proclaimed her love for the NME’s as the “craziest award show I’ve ever been to.” Highlighting the unprecedented arts culture celebrated by the platform. Nick Grimshaw commented “I thought the night couldn’t get any weirder than sharing a sloppy Giuseppe with Courtney Love.”

(Photo credit: NME) 

Courtney Love picked up the Icon Award and inspired us all with her declaration of being 18 months sober. And Leo Crabtree led a touching tribute to Keith Flint hailing him as “utterly fearless, bringing the fire” and having “redefined music for a generation.” He concluded the tribute with the note that Keith’s name will be “tattooed in the history books forever.” The other winners of the night included: Best Film - Blue Story Best TV Series - Peaky Blinders Best Music Film - Liam Gallagher: As It Was Best British Song - AJ Tracey: Ladbroke Grove Best Album In The World - Lana Del Rey: Norman Fucking Rockwell Best Song In The World - Billie Eilish: Bad Guy Songwriter Of The Decade - Robyn Best Band In The World - Slipknot Music Moment Of The Year - BTS: Wembley Stadium

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