It was that time of the year again last night as the skinny trousered masses descended upon the NME Awards to jeer, sneer and cheer at the assembled nominees. Some were deserved, some were a little rich, and some were down right ridiculous – we’re not naming any names but the list speaks for itself.
The winners included:
THE ROLLING STONES
DOUBLE VICTORY WITH BEST LIVE BAND AND BEST MUSIC FILM
FLORENCE WELCH
BEST SOLO ARTIST AND BEST DANCEFLOOR ANTHEM
BIFFY CLYRO
BEST BRITISH BAND
THE KILLERS
BEST INTERNATIONAL BAND
PALMA VIOLETS
BEST NEW BAND
THE CRIBS
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO MUSIC
JOHNNY MARR
GODLIKE GENIUS
ONE DIRECTION
WORST BAND AND VILLAIN OF THE YEAR FOR HARRY STYLES
Johnny Marr was joined by Ronnie Wood and The Vaccines front man Justin Young to close the awards ceremony with a six song set.