The world’s finest music award ceremony has now come to a close, with numerous star studded names hitting the red carpet at Grosvenor House on Monday 26th October. The Q Awards with Russian Standard Vodka featured plentiful celebrations with Lily Allen winning best track for her second number 1 single ‘The Fear’, Muse winning best act and White Lies celebrating best new act presented by Red Stripe. While Amy Winehouse was fully on form at the ceremony, legends Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Robert Plant picked up well deserved awards, proving as usual that the Q show would be packed to the rafters with fond memories.
Winners List of 2009 Q Awards:
Best New Act: White Lies
Breakthrough Artist: Mr. Hudson
Best Track: Lily Allen – “The Fear”
Best Video: Lady GaGa – “Just Dance”
Best Live Act: Arctic Monkeys
Best Album: Kasabian – “West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum”
Best Act in the World Today: Muse
Classic Song: Frankie Goes to Hollywood – “Relax”
Q Classic Album: U2 – “The Unforgettable Fire”
Innovation In Sound: Sonic Youth
Classic Songwriter: Yusuf Islam
The Q Idol: Spandau Ballet
Outstanding Contribution to Music: Robert Plant
The Q Inspiration Award: The Specials
The Q Icon: Marianne Faithfull
The Q Legend: Edwyn Collins